Sample Job Application Letter for Fresh College Graduates

After graduation, while some students pursue higher education, others want to get into some kind of job immediately to provide for their family or to save money for higher education.

Such graduates can look for vacancies for freshers in the newspaper classified section or job portals like Naukri com. They can apply for the job through online or written letters depending upon the options given in the job ads.

It would be advisable to prepare yourself for the interview in advance. You can go through important tips available in many websites, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.

The application letter for the job should be well drafted without any jargon. Briefly write about your qualification, qualities and academic achievements.

Here is an example of a job application cover letter from a fresh graduate to a company.

TEMPLATE

Date: _______

To

The HR Department

(Name of the Company)

(Office Address)

(Phone Number)

Sub.: Job application for the position of ________.

Dear Sir/Madam,

This is in response to your advertisement in the _______ newspaper / ______ job portal on (Date) for the position of (Title). I am interested in the said position. I am hereby applying for the same. I am available for joining immediately after recruitment.

I am a graduate of Commerce/ Science/ Arts with Honours in Accountancy/ Physics/ Economics. I graduated last month from the ___________ University, (Place). I have a good understanding of bookkeeping/ management/ marketing.

During my final year at the university, I had undergone an internship programme at (Name of the Company, Place) for ___ months, where I briefly learned how to work in a corporate environment with seasoned professionals. I was working on an important project on __________, where my efforts  and enthusiasm at work were appreciated by the senior executives.

I have good communication skills. I have an intermediate proficiency level in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. I will work hard to improve these skills while at work. I will dedicate myself to perform better and work unitedly with team efforts for the growth and success of the organisation.

Please find attached my resume for your kind perusal. I would highly appreciate an opportunity to work for your esteemed organisation.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,

    (Signature)

(Name of the Candidate)

Enclosure: As above