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Applications To be successful in securing a position in a company or admission to a university, you must prepare a series of letters of application and get ready for possible interviews. First of all, a letter of application must be written. Attached to it are the resume or CV (curriculum vitae) and at least two letters of recommendation. This chapter is to help you get ready in the above-mentioned areas. Letters of Application for a Position What Is a Job Application Letter? A letter of application is written for a job (or admission to a university). In the letter, you should firstly make clear what specific job you want to get (or want particular program you intend to major in) and where you get the information about the vacancies. Secondly, you need to explain your qualifications, including relevant educational background, working experience and any other information that highlight your unique qualities. Finally, you may ask for possible interviews and refer your reader to your resume and letters of recommendation. Writing a letter of application for a position is communicating with prospective employers. Through your letter, they are learning something about your academic performance, working experience and personal qualities, etc. More importantly, they are finding whether you can communicate your qualifications effectively. Therefore, letters of application for a position are important types of writing for both college students and those who are changing positions. Guidelines for Writing a Letter of Application Your application letter is one of the most important documents in getting a job or admission to a university. An effective letter can get you a phone call for an interview while a poorly written one may keep you on the waiting list. The difference can be a matter of how you deal with some key points. To be effective, your letter of application should be: 1. Written on the best quality paper you can afford. Remember that a letter of application is usua