1. Basic Application Letter Construct 5 Paragraph Letter Format *I want the job. Thesis statement & set up points 1, 2, 3. 1.Topic sentence. Supporting evidence. 2.Topic sentence. Supporting evidence. 3.Topic sentence. Supporting evidence. *I request an interview. You may reach me at….

2. Application Letter Construct Introduction –  State you’re apply for the job  If possible state some-kind-of connection to the organization  State a summary sentence (thesis)  Spark interest. Create curiosity.  Audience-centered attitude

3. Application Letter Construct Body Choose your points by studying the advertisement and selecting the top three requirements. Write to how you have these three. Be thinking: How do I set myself apart?

4. Application Letter Construct Conclusion  Ask for an interview. Give your contact information.  End on a positive, forward-looking note.

5. How to Write a Persuasive Application Letter Business Communication, MGT309 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Writing that Works (2010). Oliu, Brusaw, & Alred