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What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by Ezegozie(m): 8:36am On May 02, 2016 |
These two things confuse me Just like CV and Resume did to me before being enlightened about them. Now Who Will explain Application letter and Cover letter and point the similarities and differences if any? And please it will be highly appreciated if you post samples 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by yomalex(m): 8:37am On May 02, 2016 |
To the best of my knowledge Application letter is to declare your interest in the job whilecover letter is to show (qualifications, experiences)why you are fit for the job. See Cover Letter Sample 8 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by nurez305(m): 9:30am On May 02, 2016 |
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Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by Ezegozie(m): 9:34am On May 02, 2016 |
yomalex:Thanks sir , I really appreciate. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by oladefirst2(m): 11:54am On May 02, 2016 |
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Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by Nature129(m): 12:55pm On May 02, 2016 |
Ezegozie: Anyone can easily pass an application letter for a cover letter because both of them serve the same purpose, but there is a difference. The difference between the 2 is that an application letter "can stand alone" while a cover letter "can't stand alone." To make myself understood clearer, when you send an application letter, you don't necessarily have to send a CV alongside unlike a cover letter. So a cover letter just like the name denotes covers/serves your CV. That is, when you send your CV to an employer, you send your cover letter alongside. A good cover letter will always say, "As you will see from my enclosed CV..." This tells your prospective employer that you are discussing what you have on your CV. As for samples, go to Google search and type "Good cover letter samples" and click on "image." They will give you lots of them. Alternatively, get a copy of Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, 8th Edition, to get all the info you need about how to write cover letters, CVs, essay, films, reports, proposals, etc on its thick page. Remember that good CV and cover letters don't give jobs, they merely earn you interviews. Hope this helps... 82 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by Abdul4trust1(m): 3:25pm On May 02, 2016 |
Good Response From The Poster Above Me. 4 Likes |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by Ezegozie(m): 4:49pm On May 02, 2016 |
Nature129:Thanks so much. You have said it all 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by nenergy(m): 5:16pm On May 02, 2016 |
Simply put, application letter is 2Face, while Cover letter is P-Square! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by Built2last: 5:50pm On May 02, 2016 |
Ok |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by ERONX(m): 5:51pm On May 02, 2016 |
An Application letter is used for applying for a job. While A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience. The letter typically provides detailed information on why you are qualified for the job you are applying for. 4 Likes |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by StevenJay01(m): 5:52pm On May 02, 2016 |
Cover letter is Tee bills while CV is Duro Tiwa |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by adedam007(m): 5:53pm On May 02, 2016 |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by goingape: 5:53pm On May 02, 2016 |
Ezegozie:what is the different between you and a caveman? the difference is that the caveman don't have access to Google while you do! and yet the cavemen once rule THIS world with there limited source if knowledge! 2 Likes |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by Nobody: 5:55pm On May 02, 2016 |
Just like garri and eba OR PDP and Kwarruption |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by Kx: 5:56pm On May 02, 2016 |
At this rate, some day they will tell us there is a difference btw Sur name and last name 2 Likes |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by nmreports: 5:57pm On May 02, 2016 |
Okay here goes: An application letter is a straight to the point letter indicating your interest in a position as well as a brief introduction of your qualifications. A cover letter is totally different. It spells your achievement in your former job and current job most especially as it relates to the job you are applying for. You have an opportunity to elaborate your cv/ resume as well as your awards on the letter. NOTE: What will show on your cover letter totally depends on the job, your discipline, if you are a professional, graduate etc. So what I wrote is not cast in stone. 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by SafetyFirst(m): 5:58pm On May 02, 2016 |
Six and half a dozen; one and the same. |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by zoneros(m): 6:03pm On May 02, 2016 |
Application Letter: *Can stand alone * More detailed *May contain details such as Educational background, career objectives etc. Cover letter *Cannot stand alone: it has to be attached to the document (not necessarily résumé) *Just an introductory statement showing your interest in the job. "Less detailed, may not be more than a few lines. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by Miscellaneous(m): 6:09pm On May 02, 2016 |
hmmm.. nice thread |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by Chuksemi(m): 6:14pm On May 02, 2016 |
Good |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by goldenceo1: 6:17pm On May 02, 2016 |
Here to Learn... |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by ConcernMan: 6:19pm On May 02, 2016 |
Trust me, there is no real difference between them. I think it is a matter of semantics. Having been put in the task of reviewing over 900 application/cover letters and CVs of prospecting employees for an oil and gas company, it was unthinkable for us to process any candidate for an interview without seeing a copy of his/her application/cover letter supporting his/her CV |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by PAnaceA7(m): 6:20pm On May 02, 2016 |
Interesting |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by Nobody: 6:22pm On May 02, 2016 |
I have done a research on this when I graduated many years back, when I googled cover letter, most formats I saw looked like an application such that I concluded they are same. Except for a cover letter, you are not applying for a specific job. But they have similar format. Check and get back to me. I want to know more. |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by Tmaritas76(m): 6:23pm On May 02, 2016 |
Cover letter is after writing the application letter you use white paper to cover it. 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by mohammad11: 6:31pm On May 02, 2016 |
Nature129: You said it better. Mucha Gracias 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by shine12: 6:40pm On May 02, 2016 |
I think they are the same but are called different names in different country.When I was living in Nigeria in early 2000s.I never heard of cover letter but just application letter.On moving to the UK,I hear only about cover letter.Both tells/should tell about your interest in the job,your experience and why you should be considered for the role. 2 Likes |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by iamgiggssleaky(m): 6:47pm On May 02, 2016 |
Tmaritas76: Nice one Baba.... |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by 0955eb027(m): 6:55pm On May 02, 2016 |
@op, abeg gimme the mail address wey you wan send your application to. You might be wondering why i want to apply for a job, and i dont know the position/job function. Do i need to know?. The answer is No. Why?. Because i have applied for lots of position and i am still jobless. But now, anything goes, even taking up a position at Hogwarts school of witch and wizadry, i am down for it. Na play o |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by oba2flex(m): 7:13pm On May 02, 2016 |
Tmaritas76: Abeg no kill me with laugh |
Re: What Is The Difference Between Application Letter And Cover Letter? by Darayola(m): 7:13pm On May 02, 2016 |
Nature129:Is the addressing style the same? |
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