To Claire at sa lahat nang mga anak kong pumasa sa nursing board exams, pati na yong hindi pumasa at naghahanap nang trabaho, let me tell you sumtin’… the application letter and resume or job application letter are basically your marketing material. Eto yong pinaka-importanteng papel na gagawin mo sa buong buhay mo once you start looking for a job. Por que? Dahil you are basically selling yourself.
I will not re-invent the wheel kasi gawa na tong mga how to write a cover letter, a job application letter, how to write a resume and all that. Actually, they are all over the internet. Search mo lang sya and you will find every nitty gritty detail kung pano buuin ang isang cover letter and a resume.
Ok, let’s start with your cover letter.
Your application letter is isa na yata sa pinaka-importanteng love letter na gagawin mo sa buong buhay mo. Wag na wag mong madaliin ari at I am telling you,?kahit na sa tindahan ni Aling Karing hindi ka kukunin. Ang epektibong cover letter will earn you a phone call, a text message o kaya a letter for an interview. Pagka bali-balikwa ang application or cover letter mo, aba! mag-aral ka uli! Dahil I’m sure enemployed ang dating mo. What’s the difference? Hay naku, simple key points lang anak. Di mo na kailangang mag PhD to come up with a good one.
Put some personal touch
Ang ibig kong sabihin, wag yong lalagyan mo nang pulbos at titiklupin mong pahati at pabalang gaya nong ginagawa mo nong grade wan ka’t bibigay mo sa nililigawan mong totay pa.?Ang ibig kong sabihin, wag na wag mong?i-ge-generalize ang letter mo. Describe mo yong particular experience and skills mo?at kung pano to makakapagcontribute sa business organization an ina-aplayan mo. Gaya sa exams, wag kang mango-ngopya. Instead, gawin mo para yong sulat mo represent your individuality and your capabilities.
Address to a specific person
Wag na wag kang magsusulat nang application letter addressed to the TITLE. Hanapin mo yong pangalan nang padadalhan mo nang sulat. Hay naku, wag mo akong tanungin kung saan mahahanap ang pangalan at ma-popokpok lang kita. If the name is unavailable, tawagan mo sila and?ask for the person’s name or at least the name of the personnel manager. Ako? Whenever I received an application letter at nakalagay lang na: Accounting Director, Finance Director, The Human Resource – I file the letter immediately sa thrash can. Why? Yong mga nagpadala nito eh mga tamaditos.
Catch the reader’s attention
Pag ako nagbabasa nang mga application letter, iisa ang hinahanap ko. Yanigin mo ako. Di ba? Ayoko nang boring letter. Kelangan ma-stimulate mo?yong interest ko. For example, you may want to begin with a reference to an advertisement that prompted your application. (Basahin nyo tong story ko kung saan ko nakuha yong ad nang trabaho ko sa Princeton.) Pag sinabi mo yon, magugulat pa sila dahil epektibo pala yong ad nila. O di winner ka na agad!
Anong mga isusulat mo sa 1st paragraph?
Be clear sa gusto mo.
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Kung nakita mo sa dyaryo yong ad, name the position na nasabi dun sa ad and identify the source, for example: “your advertisement for a sexy and beautiful nurse, which appeared in the Reyna Elena Times, February 1, 2007,…”
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Kung nag-po-prospect ka lang, try to identify the job title used by the organization.
Yong first paragraph mo dapat parang preview nang buong letter mo para alam nang reader mo kung ano ang susunod. Wag kang magbigay nang climax na tipon… TA-DANGG!!! Hindi to DreamGirls.
I-Highlight mo ang qualifications mo
Organize the middle paragraphs in terms of the qualifications that best suit you for the job and the organization. Meaning, kung ang on-the-job experience is your strongest qualification, discuss mo to?in detail and show how you can apply it?sa pangangailangan nang kompanya.?If you have two or three areas that you think are strong, you can develop additional paragraphs. Make your letter strong enough to convince readers that your distinctive background qualifies you for the job but not so long that length will turn readers off. Some employers recommend a maximum of four paragraphs.
Other pointers:
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Conclude with a clear, courteous request to set up an interview, and suggest a procedure for doing so.
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Be professional. Wag mong gagayahin yong mga katimangan ni Reyna dito. Baka itulak ka lang sa bintana. Ayusin mo yong ingles mo, yong gamit nang wurds but words. Yong spilling but spelling. You know what I mean!
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Wag na wag kang magmamayabang. Di ko na to i-i-explain ano?
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Seek advice. Gusto mo, send mo sa mga diwata ko ang cover letter mo at makilatis namin dito.
Here’s a sample letter:
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it doesnt matter…
i read youre article entitled HOW TO WRITE AN APPLICATION LETTER, very catchy, timely and helpful… it hit me to the bone…
you stressed out on what should be written and what should be not included…
i’ll take youre wonderful advice and tips… and its time for me to make a new and effective application letter and resume…
mine wasnt really that personal and individual, i copied the lines from a book and on the net. im fortunate that i read youre article, i realized that i wasnt really selling myself, i only mimic others personal touch…
and i really appreciate the fact that youre helping alot of people… you even took the time para sumagot dito sa friendster…
now, medyo confident na ko to apply for a job…
thanks alot…
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Weeeeee!!! Babaunin ko to sa PRAGUE!!!! Yeeehhhaaa!!! *crrreeeekkk* (binuksan closet!) BAKIT WALANG ILAW SA KWARTO KO?! HELLLO!!!?
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KUTAAA!!! Kumusta ang training? Trained na trained ka na ba?! Tell us naman, are you teaching again? Reyna ka ba sa school ninyo? Kwento ka naman! Buti naman at nakabalik ka na. Na-alala ko yong ka-love team mong si Parker, nawala. Si C5, me kalove team tiga Ayala, nawala din. He He He Ano theme song natin? “Kapanahunan by APO”? he he he
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HA HA HA Di ba nga yan ang drama nang NO TSAYLD LEP BAHAYND?! As in literally NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND! Ano ba yan?! Eh pano kung talagang mapurol? Ipapasa pa rin dahil no lep bahaynd?! Ay naku ayoko maging titser. As in sasapakin ko lahat ang mga yaaaaannnn!!!!
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kababasa ko lang ng message mo sa friendster, i got so excited kaya doon na ko nakapagreply… pasensya na po tao lang…
now, i have a newly improved appication letter…
salamat sa article and tips mo…
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Ei, enigma, I will post the resume next! tamang tama, me nagpagawa nang resume saakin. Inayos ko.. ayon, an liga ligaya muntik ko nang sapakin dahil gusto akong halikan! PEDE BAAAA!!!!
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shermin Reply:
April 7th, 2009 at 5:46 am
can u plz help me..
on how to wrte a application letter….
im’l b apllying for a sales lady @ NCCC MALL DAVAO CITY
a working student…
i cnt find a fit example na kc..
magbabayad pa bha sau…?
u can send it in my phone #……
09095810114
or in my email add 2 ym.
guanzonshermin@rocketmail.com
plz help
me
praying u can reply b4 april 20
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joanaibus Reply:
May 8th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
haizzz nko po..
hindi ko po alam kung
tlgang bobo ako oh di
lng ako nag iisip ng maayos..
dami ko ng nabasang ways
on how to make an application
letter pro hirap p rin po ako..
i need your help po..
huhu
nwei po..kakainspire po mga
nabasa ko sa website n to..
asahan ko po ang 2long nyo..
salamat po..gurl_joana88@yahoo.com
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hello kuta na-miss kita…
enigma ayon sa bolang krital ko na hiniram kay reyna, syento porsyento nang matatanggap ka sa kung saan ka man mag-apply ng trabaho dahil epektib yang pormula ni reynz…
reynz, hehe ano ba yan at Narnia ang naiisip ko sa palitan nyo ng closet comment ni kuta he he he
diwa, pls pakilinis na rin ng closet ni reynz at baka may gagamba pa sa loob *!@#$% eeek may daga!! dagaaaa!!! !@#$% (balibag ng tsinelas)
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ay nako panay na linis ko jan panay naman kalat nya ng hangers at kung anik anik*Reyn lumabas ka na nga jan sa apadador mo!!!*
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*brrrrrr* GINAW SA LABAS EH! yokooo!! hanapin nyo si SAM MILBY! LALABAS AKO!
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EEEEEEEE!!!!! Ang daga!!! Ayun! Patay na! Nasampal ng sapatos ni Reyna!
O sige na, pde ka na talaga lumabas, kundi, yung daga pa ang magpapalabas sa yo jan! Shemfers, babaho yan, patay na e!
O, kain ka muna EXTRA HOT CHILI CANTON! BRB…
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aLawz ba na ex. ng application letter na tagalog xaka memorandum??
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Hey, can you help me make an tagalog application letter and resignation letter.
Thx
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reyna elena pede ba , magpatulong sayo ng pag gawa ng application letter at resume.? email ko sayo huh
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reyna elena pwede ba , magpatulong sayo ng pag gawa ng application letter at resume.? heto ang email add ko angelcris_07@yahoo.com tnxahead ‘.-)
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send me an email please!!!
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shermin Reply:
April 7th, 2009 at 5:51 am
tnx in advance…
wow …
dmi u na cguwong na2lungan
if my byad pwd my discount
jejejej
mali8 lng kc ang sweldo q sa jollibee panabo
tpus ma eend na contract q ds may 10
Godbless
pwd sa phone q na lng kc d me parati my tym pmag net …
sori
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very nice article po!
it helped me understand what a good application can do!
thanks!
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glad I was of help!!! thank you!!!
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megz Reply:
May 29th, 2009 at 9:13 am
,hai…plz nman oh..help me in how to mke an applicatoin letter..
mg snd ka nman ng coment sa fs ko… marie_fe111@yahoo.com.
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reyna dear,
you’ve got a nice elaboration on ur easy to do application letter…
i find it very useful for my business correspondence lessons…
it makes me laugh…to the jokes u’r inserting in th page u had developed…tenx a lot…
truly urs,
ranie of mis.occ.
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ranie, now ko lang napansin tong comment mo! daghan salamat dong! hehehe!!
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this page is good…yeah, it may be informative but the sample letter sucks!…
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i enjoy reading the application letter and it help me a lot…pero sana damihan pa ang example hehehehe
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hi Reyna Elena! I would like to send you my apllication letter and resume for kilatis, if I may? Thank you po.
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you have to read between the lines! hahaha! am positively sure you did not get what I was trying to impart! ciao!
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i’m glad you liked it! napapagkatuwaan ko lang! hehe
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by all means!!!
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i am also in need of how to write an application letter….im a graduate of Bachelor of Elementary Education…i cnt find a sample for application eh….huhuhhu….can i ask you po?heheheh…..tnx…
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mike,
did you read my entry? if you are looking for a canned application letter, you could probably searched the internet but I don’t advice that. pakibasa nung sinulat ko. let me know kung indi mo naintidihan and if you need more help, email me at ofwcenter@gmail.com
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thanks! i really need your advice!
more power!
can you be my textmate? wehehehe
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you’re cute!
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thanks for the advice! more power! God Bless You!
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ang tanga mo naman! subukan mo ngang ipadala yung sample application letter dito kung hindi ka maging vp ng microsoft.
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Thank you very much.. this helped me a lot..
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help me po sa sample application letter:-)
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what kind of help? let us know!
reynz’s last blog post..MOA: Deal? or no Deal?
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help me po how 2 make an application letter for call center agent.. plz.. tanx!!
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pls make me a application letter..!
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helo … totoo po bah ito?
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jean,
which one are you asking? ung response ni enigma? or yong letter na ginawa ko>
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megz Reply:
May 29th, 2009 at 8:56 am
hai,tulungan mo nman akong gumawa ng aplication letter oh…tnx in advance…
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why don’t you send me a copy of what you have written?
reynz’s last blog post..iPhone 3G mania
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i don’t make application letter. i’m trying to help you write it on your own. if i write you an application letter, and you get interviewed, they will find out that you are not that person who wrote the letter.
reynz’s last blog post..iPhone 3G mania
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I need some more friend! can i invite u?
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la lang ang cute m..he,he wat e-add m?
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hehehe sna makuha ako s a aplyan ko nice format anyway
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hi…im a college student.. hindi ko alam panu gumawa nang application letter as a promo girl..first time ko din magwork kc..ayaw ako payagan ng parents ko..eh sa tlagang gusto ko…hindi ko na lang ipapaalam sa kanila…kaso nga indi ako marunong…pwede pahelp????? send na lang sa YM ko…please poh!tnx
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hello poh ma’am reyna..!! ahmm pwede poh ba mag tanung?? ahm.. 1st yr. college studs. palang poh ako at this 2nd sem. hindi poh ako naka-enroll kasi poh kapos sa pera, gusto ko poh sanang mag-apply sa mga food chain dito samin para man lang maka-ipun man lang poh ako ng pera for nxt year kasi poh gusto ko poh tlgang m-continue yung studies ko..ang problema ko poh, di poh ako marunong gumawa ng application letter at resume.. kz poh ala pa din poh kz akong job experience at 17 palang poh ako, may possibility poh kea na matanggap ako?? pa HEELLLPPPP naman poh… tlgang gusto ko lang poh tlga mga work para mka-ipun…i hope poh marinig nyu hinaing ko…>__<
queenie poh, from ILIGAN city..!!
have a blessed day poh..!! 
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hi dy,
sinubukan mo bang sundin yong sinulat ko?
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nagtanong ka ba sa food chain kung kelangan pa nila nang application letter? sinubukan mo bang sundin yong sinulat ko? medyo joke yong application letter, pero getz mo na yun. yun na ang sampol ko. sa resume naman, andyan na rin. let me know kung alin ang di naintindihan.
reynz’s last blog post..My first Sony experience is with my Sony walkman
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hi maam!
help mo naman po ako gumawa ng application letter for a nursing position.
nahihirapan po kasi ako makahanap ng trabaho kasi parang deadma ung letters na gawa ko…thanks po..godbless
jessie
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reynz Reply:
January 18th, 2009 at 2:37 am
send me a copy of your resume and saan ka nag-aapply, what position and all that.
reynz´s last blog post..From the Philippines: Lica de Guzman (of Switzerland)
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i wanted to start up a laundry business… would you know the procedures para makapag start?
thanks!
Melba Etom
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reynz Reply:
January 19th, 2009 at 3:42 am
procedures to start a laundry business? i guess the best way is to visit your local DTI office po. i’m sure they can help you there.
reynz´s last blog post..From the Philippines: Lica de Guzman (of Switzerland)
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To you all who are reading this entry:
The sample letter I made obviously, I was making fun of it. I can’t believe that someone wrote me and was very angry at how lousy my letter was. You need to calm down and read between the lines. That was supposed to be a joke but essentially everything is in there.
This happens to be a trying hard humor blog so I hope you understand this people if you can’t discern it from the blog.
Happy reading!
reynz´s last blog post..From the Philippines: Lica de Guzman (of Switzerland)
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hi there, i am so glad that there are people like you. you are the answer to my recent prayer. and now i am sending you my own application letter for some revisions. Hope you could help me. Thanks a lot. God Bless!
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thank you so much for helping me with my application letter. If its not with you I don’t know if I would be able to make a good one.I felt so relieved now coz it has been my problem since last year, as I’ve told you before I don’t know how to make any letter (except for the excuse letter that I used whenever I feel lazy to attend my class).
Finally I will able to submit it together with the other requirements.
An endless thanks to you. Since its chinese new year, I’d like to say “Kung Hei Fat Choi” to you and to all your diwata. Good health for eveyone!
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thank you so much for helping me with my application letter. If its not with you I don’t know if I would be able to make a good one.I felt so relieved now coz it has been my problem since last year, as I’ve told you before I don’t know how to make any letter (except for the excuse letter that I used whenever I feel lazy to attend my class).
Finally I will able to submit it together with the other requirements.
An endless thanks to you. Since its chinese new year, I’d like to say “Kung Hei Fat Choi” to you and to all your diwata. Good health for everyone!
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reynz Reply:
February 26th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
glad i was able to help.
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wOw…
pAgUd na paGoD
nA
tLaGa aKo
sa pAgHaHaNaP
nG ExAmple
sa Application letter
heHeH. . .
NaKakaliTo kasi yoNg MgA iNfo eHh..
saLaMat …………………………………
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reynz Reply:
February 26th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
am glad i was able to help or???
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aSsignment nAmen gumawa ng aPplication letter…
hAnap kmeng trAbaho sa jobstreet.com …hELp naman…
nkAkaLito kC ung mga aPplication letter..
^_^
tnx.
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reynz Reply:
February 26th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
rodell,
i have no more idea kung paano kita tutulungan if you did not read my blog entries. i mean, you can ask questions but kung ang tulong na hinahanap mo is for me to write, nakuuuu you will have to pay big time hahahaha i mean BIG hahaha
reynz´s last blog post..Disco lights!
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gud day mam. ganyan po b tlga ung format ng application letter? and is it ok to capitalize my whole name? pls po reply. thank you
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reynz Reply:
March 5th, 2009 at 3:09 am
sure you can. but wag mo namang i capitalize lahat nang content.
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hi.. i just wanna ask where can i send my cover letter for you to check if it is good or not.. thanks and god bless
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andy Reply:
March 17th, 2009 at 11:05 am
joanna,
hindi mo makita dito sa site kung saan padala ang email sa reyna??? i-ki-klik mo lang ang mouse mo sa mga pages? ganoon ba kahirap hanapin???
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reynz Reply:
March 17th, 2009 at 11:09 am
ma. joanna elaire b. deomampo, anak, pers time mo bang napadpad nang blog??? pag-aralan mo contents nang blog. baka me ma-discover ka hahahaha
reynz´s last blog post..Disaster cooking by reyna elena
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ask q lng po pnu naman po gumawa ng letter of intent same format lng po b cla? hehehe… tnx po 4 d idea tkecre n godbless
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andy Reply:
March 17th, 2009 at 11:02 am
intent to what?
intent to copy?
intent to cheat?
andy´s last blog post..Disaster cooking by reyna elena
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reynz Reply:
March 17th, 2009 at 11:10 am
letter of intent to marry me? or letter of intent to ask me?
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from Jhon Jayson D. Traqueña
to ofwcenter@gmail.com
date Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Jhon Jayson D. Traqueña wrote:
panu po b pag fresh gradu8 tulad ku panu gagawa ng effective resume.At ok lang po b mag aplly sa mga company not related to my course???Computer engineering po ako…un lang po more power and inspiring words on how to make resume and cover letter.
thnks poo…
Website:
IP: 125.212.16.70
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reyna..can u help me how to make a resume and application letter na babagay sa position na aaplyan ko…like a sales lady sa mall…..1st tym ko din kc mgwork gya ng mga ngpapa2Long sau d2…e2 pOe contact number ko 09198012175..tanx poe here’s my email ad din pla ruchie_esparas@yahoo.com
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reynz Reply:
May 8th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Clutter,
You will have to post it here kasi I get tons of emails and sometimes they are on spams
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helllo… ask sana ako
panu po mag pyl ng application letter kapag mag apply ka ng
Gaisano?.. kc d ko lang alam hehe sory.. please help me
tnkz po …
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reynz Reply:
April 26th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
rolando,
post it here para we can help
reynz´s last blog post..Sony Vaio gone, humarbat ako nang bago!
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hello po patulong naman ako pano gumawa ng application letter sa school where i graduated.. salamat po
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reynz Reply:
April 26th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
CI_wanna,
how can we help? why don’t you post it here sa comment section? post yong ad and we’ll see
reynz´s last blog post..Sony Vaio gone, humarbat ako nang bago!
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CI_wanna_be Reply:
April 26th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
reynz,
I’d like to apply as a clinical instructor in the institution where i graduated, the prob is that i dunno how to make the right application letter. Might wanna help by giving me a sample. Thanks.
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reynz Reply:
April 26th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
ok, CI
why don’t we start here. do you see the sample letter I have above? why don’t you craft a letter based on your understanding of the blog entry and let’s start from there. apply it to the job that you are after and post it here.
reynz´s last blog post..Sony Vaio gone, humarbat ako nang bago!
Naghahanap ako ng Application Letter for my internship as a Psychology student at eto po napadpad ako d2 sa sobrang kulit mo na website…Habang binabasa ko ang mga ideas mo tawa ako ng tawa and yet ang dami ko natututunan, I’m so thankful n may mga ganitong website dami ideas n pumasok sa isip ko hahahaha…. hanggang d2 n lan po at maraming maraming salamat…
take care always and godbless
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reynz Reply:
May 8th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
well, i’m glad that was of help to you hehehe at mas natutuwa ako me natawa hahaha
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Thank you po sa blog nyo tungkol sa boss nyong si Mike and how your interview was. May mga nakuha po akong tips na nagamit ko sa interview ko. Thank you po ulit. God bless~
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reynz Reply:
May 8th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
glad to hear that was helpful to you Ann Ting
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i just want to ask po kung ok n tong application letter ko..
Dear Dr. Peñafiel:
I am Joana Laroza Ibus, 20 years old. I am a graduate of Universidad de Sta. Isabel with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I have recently passed the Nurses Licensure Examination last November 2008. I am applying for the staff nurse position. I believe that my clinical experience in your hospital will be definitely useful for me to be more competitive nurse.
Attached herewith are my resume and credentials for further reference. I look forward to speaking with you about this opportunity. Thank you for your attention and consideration.
Sincerely,
JOANA LAROZA IBUS, R.N.
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reynz Reply:
May 8th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Joana,
there are 2 things here that I wanted to know:
1.) are you responding to an ad? or
2.) are you voluntarily applying?
i will post my response as if it is number 1, ok? This is very straightforward. Wala nang kaek-ekan dahil wa ka naman expereince right? If you have attended training, maybe we could revise the letter to better suit it. Or ayusin mo na lang para maihighlight.
— ETO–
Joana Laroza Ibus, RN
21 Any Street, Whatever Town, Philippines
Telephone: 0(901)777-1234 Email: JLaroza@yahoo.com
May 8, 2009
Ms. Whoever, Hiring Manager
The Medical City, 4th Floor, Whatever Bldg
22 Any Street, Whatever Town, Philippines
Dear Ms. Whoever,
Attached, please find my resume in response to your wanted ad for a staff nurse position that I read on the Sunday Edition of the Philippine Daily Inquirer dated May 01, 2009.
I graduated from Universidad de Sta. Isabel with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing and have just recently passed the Nurses Licensure Examination given last November 2008.
I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.
Sincerely,
JOANA LAROZA IBUS, R.N
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joanaibus Reply:
May 10th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
actually po para po sana un sa training namin this june..ininquire ko po wen i went po sa hospital na balak kong applyan..
but i was hoping to have po kahit contractual lng..but i think it is imposible ksi wala p po tlga akong kahit anong experience..hehe..tnxpo anyway..i’ll use po ung binigay nyo..
salamt po ng marami sa tym..sori po sa abala..
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joanaibus Reply:
May 10th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
voluntarily applying
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nakakainspire din po mga nabasa ko sa site n to..
tnx a lot po..
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reynz Reply:
May 30th, 2009 at 1:47 am
hay! salamat sa sinabi mo! hahaha eh panu naman andami palang di nakakaintindi sa sinulat kooooo!!! waaaa!!!!
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hi reynz!
ask ko lng po kng pano gumawa ng application letter if voluntarily applying?im a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing and just recently passed the Nov. 2008 Nursing Licensure exam..
help nman po plzzzzzzzzzzzz…………..
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reynz Reply:
May 30th, 2009 at 1:46 am
read the sample on the comments. that should guide you. at basahin ang mga sinulat ko sa entry to help you.
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hello po,I’m a BSN graduate.may gusto po sana me tanungin,it’s my first time to make an application letter and i need help.although nabasa ko po ung entry,gusto ko ping iconfirm ung sa heading, ung name ko po ba?saka paano po if ung inaadresan na tao is dalawa,may TO: at may THRU: saka voluntary applying din po ako..thanks po
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reynz Reply:
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:22 am
of course, heading is your name and address
If your application letter is address sa dalawang tao? Pwes, gawan mo nang dalawa para addressed sa isang tao separately.
Nakakainis magbasa nang sulat na merong kulasisi sa sulat ano? hahaha
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eto po pala ung ginawa ko…if u have time pakitignan naman po kung anong mali..thanks a lot
“GIRL, BE CAREFUL PUTTING PERSONAL INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET! YOU DON’T DO THAT.”
Dina C. Nusulat_name, RN
#899 Anystreet, Philippines
Mobile NO.: 0(906)222-3333 Email: edzlee_5905@yahoo.com (Read my instructions. This is very elementary. Change it to first letter of your name then your last name so you’d look professional)
June 2, 2009
To: (Stop using To:)
Dee Lete Name, MD, FPOGS
Chief of Hospital
Wagi Medical Center Foundation, INC
Thru: (Bakit merong pang THRU? Ano sya? Messenger??? I said, address it to ONE person! hahaha)
Mar B. You, RN, MAN
Chief Nurse
Nursing Service
Subject: Volunteer Nurse. (DELETE!)
Dear Ma’am, (Gurl, you are not reading my entries. You don’t say Ma’am. You use their lastname: Ms. You)
Please find my resume enclosed. I am writing to apply as a Volunteer Nurse
in your Institutionof Wagi Medical Center. I have completed my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Lorma Colleges, Class 2007 and I passed the Nurse Licensure Examination in December 2007.I would like to gain more experience and enhance my potentials by doing this job. I am hardworking, efficient, and highly driven, and I am willing to undergo training to further improve my capabilities.(You don’t have to say this unless you worked at another institution which they would be interested to find out.)I wish I would be able to impart my skills and to gain additional knowledge for professional growth in your Institution. Enclosed is my detailed Resume for further information.Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely yours,
Gurl C. Bu
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pwede po bang pakidelete ung name ko sa sinend kong application letter po…please please please
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reynz Reply:
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:48 am
nakaa! alam mo! mapapalo talaga kita! hahaha! i deleted it already when I saw it! you should realize that you are not suppose to put personal info on the net.
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edz Reply:
June 3rd, 2009 at 2:03 am
un po ung sinabi eh..salamat po…nalimutan ko nga pong dinelete eh je je je luv yu
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reynz Reply:
June 3rd, 2009 at 2:06 am
LECHE KA! hmpt! dami mong assignment sa reyna! grrr! bayaran mo ako nang kaklase mong lalaki na tall dark not very dark but very handsome hehehehe at araw araw aayusin ko ang resume mo hahaha
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edz Reply:
June 3rd, 2009 at 2:30 am
thank u po sa tips.. : )
reynz Reply:
June 3rd, 2009 at 2:31 am
at sinu ang nagsabi seyo na tumatanggap ako nang tenkyu?! PSTT! lalaki. LALAKI! hahahah!
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sige poh mahal na reyna,je je je gusto mo ba korean?irecommend ko ung si lee min hoo graveeeeeeeee…ang gwafu niya…..tall siya and very handsome not dark nga lang..je je je
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reynz Reply:
June 3rd, 2009 at 2:47 am
ow?! ~kilig~ hehehe! gurl! busy ako sa barrio! puntahan mo ako dun! maraming bisita dun eh hahaha http://www.barriosiete.com
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ay ganun po…saang entry po kau dun?…nakakaloka namn 2..ignorante ako sa mga ganito…je je je until next time ulit mahal na reyna at ako’y tsutsugi na : ) makagawa nga ng resume draft at pag nagkapera eh ipaparevised ko seyo…
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hiiii ms reynz…….
can u help me?
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on how to write an application letter…hehehe.
fresh grad. bs Commerce major management…pls. help me.. thx…
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wow!!gnda ng application letter moh…
bwahahahaha…kaya lng…..
pangit ang nag sulat!!!!!
heheheheh…
jwk only^^
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hi po again, sir kindly erase my email address on my post before, dated june 3….pleasssee…………….i’m receiving spam mails po kasi eh……especially scam….thanks po!!!!
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maam gud am,gusto ko sana gumawa ng application letter kaya lang hindi ako marunong pwd gawaan mo ako ng application or give me idia of how or give me exaple na lang para madali.thankzzz im wait
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reynz Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 6:11 am
i thought the example i made was good enough. kung nahihirapan ka, please post the ad here
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Dear reyna elena,
kamusta po?reyna pwede po patulong gumawa ng application letter po ang problema po kasi hindi k po alm paano po isisingit yung course k po na ndi k ntpos.ndi k kc ntapos ang banking and finance k,at the same time my ntapos po ako n computer design and programing.papaano ko ang gagawin ko ?sana po matutulungan nyo po ako.Thank you po and God bless..
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reynz Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 6:10 am
can you post the ad here?
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Dear Reyna Elena,
kumsta pooe?may natutunan talaga ako sa isenulat mu d2.pero ang problema ko poe ai d ko alam panu ko isulat ang course ko kasi d ako nakatapos ng college.sana poe matulongan nyu poe ako..
salamat poe
god bless
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reynz Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 6:09 am
that’s tough iho dahil di naten alam kung ano yong ad na sinasagot mo at mga requirements nya. depende kasi yan sa hinihinging requirements at sa credentials mo
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gud afternun po..just want to ask po,,kasi un kpitbhy nmen pinnpgwa ako ng application letter,tapos sabi nya wag ko daw lgyan ng desired position??how can i do that?its important po dba??
tnxx so much po..
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reynz Reply:
February 27th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
simpli lang yan olen.
kung hindi mo ilalagay ang desired position, baka akalain nila, nag-aaplay ka as President of the company. duda ko parang general application ang ginagawa mo. paki-basa nang entry at intindihin uli. kelangan ALAM mo kung anong ina-aplayan mo. hindi ka nila papansinin at sasabihin kong wala silang panahon na maghanap nang tugmang trabaho para seyo. tandaan mo, sangkatutak ang naghahanap nang trabaho. yon ang kalaban mo. pinahihirapan mo lang ang HR nyan. basura ang kahihinatnan nang application mo.
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pano po mag gawa ng application letter …
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pwd poh gawan nyo nlng me ng application kc po nd aq marunong sa microsoft…nahirapan po aq…
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hello po!paano po b gumawa ng application later?ksi mag a apply po sna ako s companya bilang sales lady?
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gradute po ako ng high school, gusto ko pung mag hanap ng trabaho. hindi ko po alam kung paano. gumawa ng application letter.
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pwede po gawan nyo po ako ng application letter, gusto ko pung mag apply sa gaisano company. high school gradute po ako ngayong taon. my labing 17 gulang nakatira sa luray I, toledo city. hehen tayin ko po sagot ninyo.
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reyna elena patulong nga po how to make a very interesting letter of intent. Employed po ako as a Clinical Instructor sa isang state college pero contractual lang po that’s why I need to make a letter of intent for reapplication. thnk you
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ang hirap po pla kasi pag heto na…nabobo ako so i need your help po…sample nga po ng letter of inten t. Kailangan pong mag reapply as a clinical instructor kasi po contractual lang po ako dun.
Thank you
di ko maumpisahan aabutin na yata ako ng deadline
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nice refresher mahal na reyna. very timely para sa akin ngayon. ^_^
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hillow poh pwede po ba magpa2long sau paano mag gawa ng application letter i am apply to manila ship company,,i am graduating a marine engenneering?sana ma2lungan m ako,,,can u txt me my cell nmber 09396551650..god blss u poh.
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reyna Elena…i like your procedures….bukod pa sa madaling ma intindihan at i apply nakaka aliw pa..pra akong nag basa ng humorous short story…tawa ako ng tawa…your so good at procedural with creative writing…^_^ v
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pwd po ba makahinge ng information para madaling makahanap ng work?
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reynz Reply:
June 9th, 2010 at 5:32 am
what information are you looking for?
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To all those requesting assistance on how to write an application letter, do me a favor, please read the entry first. If there is something that you don’t understand let me know.
Next, there is no such thing as “blank application letter” that you can send to anybody and for any position. I’ve explained it already.
What I’m reading from most of you and the emails I received is that, you want a quick application letter ready-made for you. This will not work. If you can’t draft a simple application letter, there is probably a high probability that you won’t be hired.
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smile Reply:
July 9th, 2010 at 11:06 am
korak!!!!
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plz!! help me make an application letter as a utility..
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reynz Reply:
June 28th, 2010 at 9:32 am
“utility” that’s the term they use sa mga manning agencies. am i correct? nag-a-apply ka mag-seaman?
tell me more.
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gud day! juz wanna ask f my application is ok..????
u help us alot!! tnx!
NAME
Address
Mobile #:
Email Add:
July 12,2010
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Thru Channel:
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Human Resource Development Officer
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Director, Nursing Service
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I am interested in the position as a volunteer nurse at Iloilo Mission Hospital. I am a graduate of a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Iloilo Doctors’ College and I have passed the Nursing Licensure Examination last November 2009. I enjoy working with medical-surgical patients as well as in the special areas.
As a graduate nurse from Iloilo Doctors’ College, please accept my application for Iloilo Mission Hospital in response to your recent posting for volunteer nurse. I am an enthusiastic candidate with all the skills necessary to join this program and contribute to patient care at the hospital.
During my clinical exposures in various Hospitals here in Iloilo, Antique and Guimaras I have learned a range of nursing skills on the job. At most, I have learned how to become autonomous and collaborative in caring effectively.
I have developed the ability to think on my feet and I can use of good clinical judgment. I especially enjoyed my rotation on the emergency ward and hopes to one day specialize in this area.
I also collaborate well as part of a team, communicate well, and have excellent attention to detail. I strive to offer the best customer service to patients and always ensure safe therapeutic practice on the job.
I also received good grades, (pls. see transcript attached).
I have attended several seminars that enhanced my knowledge related for this profession.
I am available for interview at any time. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely Yours,
NAME , R.N.
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smile Reply:
July 9th, 2010 at 10:51 am
tsaka ok lng po ba na long size bond gamtin q?
wla nman po ksi nka lgay kng wat typ of bond
pero req.kmi ilagay sa long size wyt folder,.,
tnx2 po!
pls respond soon,. (:
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reynz Reply:
July 9th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
short bond paper is the standard. do not bore your reader with a thesis-like application. i responded to your comments via email.
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smile Reply:
July 10th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
am afraid magiging over ung masulat q,., ):
pls.suggest kahit kunti wats so boring bout it.,. tnx..!
ds monday na po ksi sched.of passing.,tnx alot!!! (:
smile Reply:
July 10th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
was it too long? or too explainy?? i can feel d preassure ryt now.,. tnx i’ve found ur syt,., 8 could help me relly alot., tnx!!! (:
reynz Reply:
July 13th, 2010 at 11:21 am
I’d write it very simply this way:
Dear Mr. Pedregosa,
Enclosed, please find my resume in response to your recent posting looking for a volunteer nurse for Iloilo Mission Hospital. I have a BS degree in Nursing from Iloilo Doctor’s College on [insert date] and passed the licensure exams on November 2009.
Next, describe any on the job training you did. You only need to tell that you were on the job training for what hospital. I will delete the following:
a.) I enjoy working with medical-surgical patients as well as in the special areas.
b.) I am an enthusiastic candidate with all the skills necessary to join this program and contribute to patient care at the hospital.
c.) During my clinical exposures in various Hospitals here in Iloilo, Antique and Guimaras I have learned a range of nursing skills on the job.
d.) At most, I have learned how to become autonomous and collaborative in caring effectively.
e.) I have developed the ability to think on my feet and I can use of good clinical judgment.
f.) I especially enjoyed my rotation on the emergency ward and hopes to one day specialize in this area.
g.) I also collaborate well as part of a team, communicate well, and have excellent attention to detail.
h.) I strive to offer the best customer service to patients and always ensure safe therapeutic practice on the job.
i.) I also received good grades, (pls. see transcript attached).
Why, because the other candidates could also claim of the same thing and who knows, they might even be better than you. What you need to do is limit your entry about the duration of the training, what was the training about and the place.
If you write things like this:
j.) I have attended several seminars that enhanced my knowledge related for this profession
Then be prepared to list down the seminars on a separate piece of paper. As I have said, do not bore your reader. Do not make your letter way too verbose. For an entry level nurse, especially a volunteer, there isn’t much to write, so don’t write a term paper.
I hope this helps.
pls, send me sample of application letter tanx
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reynz Reply:
July 19th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
‘ayuf! an taray mag-order!
! anong kulay po nang coupon bond gusto nyo? anong itsura nang fonts? gusto nyo rin pong sabayan naten nang french fries?
! kape gusto mo?!
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low gud am poh!.mahal nah reyna…im fresh graduate poh BS nursing..gusto ko poh sana mg patulong poh sa inyo..hindi poh kasi aq marunong sumulat ng application letter..eeh!..wla pa poh aqng xperience na trabaho.. gusto ko poh mg apply sa isang pharmacy dito poh sa aming lugar sa butuan city..pra poh makaipon poh ng pera pang dag2x poh sa board review poh…hehehe!..sana matulongan nyo poh aq…god bless u poh..
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can you write in proper English? i wanted to ask because that could be part of the problem. next, exactly what kind of help? was the article not helpful?
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pwd po help mko gwa ng application letter aapply po kc ako sa RD PAWNSHOP for teller. sna send mko pls.. dmi nko nbsa bt d mafit sa aplication ko po.
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reynz Reply:
July 20th, 2010 at 11:21 am
try writing one and let me see. you can post it here less the confidential details and i’ll review it
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e2 poh madam Reyna elena..hindi q poh alam kng tama na poh bah e2..kng meron mang mali poh d2 pwd poh paki ayos ninyo…
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m xyz, 20 years old, with a good health and presently residing at Purok-7 Mansanitas, Butuan City. I’m applying as a pharmacy lady in your prestigious store.
I am graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Farther Saturnino Urios University..I don’t have any experience in work but I am eager to learn just to meet the expectations of your company. If given a chance, rests assure that I will be the one your good services.
For more information about myself, attached here is my résumé and a photocopy of my official transcript of record.
I am very much willing to come for a personal interview at your most convenient time. You can contact me through this mobile number 09091234567.
I am hoping that you will give your favorable consideration on this application.
Thank you very much and more power.
Respectfully yours,
XYZ
Applicant
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reynz Reply:
July 20th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Please take time to read the blog entry.
1.) I’ve said it already: address the letter to a specific person.
2.) Double check the position. Is it really “pharmacy lady” position? If it is, then change the words “entry level position”.
3.) Do not send your transcript of records unless requested. You need only send a cover letter and a resume.
4.) Please double check the spelling. “Farther Saturnino”?
5.) Please change the dates I’ve indicated.
6.) Don’t be redundant. They already know you are an applicant.
7.) Don’t write just so you want fill up the full bond paper.
Dear Ms. Specific Person,
My name is XYZ, 20 years old from Butuan City. I graduated from Farther Satunino Urios University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing on July 20, 2010. I am sending this letter because I am interested to apply for an entry-level position at your store. A copy of my resume is attached.
I am available to come in for an interview at your convenience. You can reach me at 0 (909) 123-4567.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
XYZ
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reynz Reply:
July 20th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Carmz,
My suggestion to you is this, dump your jejemon style or text-style of typing or however you explain your style. You are already a BSN degree holder. You should now prove to the world that you can write in complete sentences and correct spelling.
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thank you poh sa advice madam reyna elena at sa time nyo poh…god bless you poh..=,)
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reynz Reply:
July 22nd, 2010 at 4:08 am
good luck and let us know how it went!
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hi Po,pls help me naman po how to write a resume latter mag OJT po kasi ako then pinag submit po ako ng resume but i don’t know how to write properly po
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andrew Reply:
July 22nd, 2010 at 5:54 pm
ang isang nakikita ko sa mga humihingi nang tulong sa reyna ay iisa lamang. hindi marurunong mag-sulat nang english ang mga eto. kaya iisa lang naman ang tulong na hinihingi ninyo. na si reyna ang magsulat nang resume at application ninyo. hindi tulong ang hinihingi ninyo. pandaraya po yan dahilang hindi kayo nagsipag-aral nang nasa kolehiyo kayo.
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reynz Reply:
July 22nd, 2010 at 5:58 pm
@milagrosa,
what kind of help or assistance do you want from me? did you read the blog entry? let me know what you did not understand.
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Hello po..nabasa ko po iyong mga suggestions nyo sa pg gawa ng application letter,and gusto ko po sanang humingi ng tulong sa inyo.graduate po ako ng nursing aide at sa ngayon po ay isa akong volunteer sa isang hospital d2 sa amin sa Compostela Valley.Gusto ko po sanang mg apply pra maging regular n ako sa hospital..Hihintayin ko po ang reply ninu..Thanks po
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reynz Reply:
August 28th, 2010 at 8:01 am
anong tulong ang hinihingi mo anak?
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help me pls… gagawa aq ng letter of application para sa isang agency nag aply aq as an aupair sa neither land.. pano b gumwa
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isa p po hingi po sana aq ng tulong ano ano po b ang mga question pag iqw ay interview bilang isang aupair kc po hnd ko alam ang isa sagot q. paki english na din po hirapan po kc aq at natatakot pag interview n. aantayin ko po ang sagot nio thanks po
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reynz Reply:
August 28th, 2010 at 8:03 am
merong sample letter na naka-post sa entry na to. pwede mo bang gawin basis yan sa pagsulat mo nang letter?
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amina do po aq n hnd po aq mkgawa ng application letter kc hirap aq mg english… at mas lalo n po sa interview kya po nag tatanong po aq sa n po masagot po agad kc po sa monday na po un ipapasa at monday n din po ang interview kya po aq ng aalala sana po ay matulungan nio po aq kung maaari nga lng po bumalik sa skul para ma22o ulit.. hnd ko po alam kung bobo aq or tanga
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reynz Reply:
August 28th, 2010 at 8:04 am
hanapin mo kung ano ang hinahanap nilang qualifications bilang au pair. dun typically nag-re-revolve ang questions sa interview.
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