difference b/w cover letter and apllication letter

pls can some1 in d house help differentiate b/w cover letter and aplication letter. tnks :-\

i am intrested too

is there really a difference? I'd love to know pls...

want to know also

A cover is just like a letter of introduction and also an attestation to your abilities and suitability for recruitment and academic pursuits, It could also stand for vouching for you, your conducts, morals and behavioural disposition. so most people get employed from a well written and well framed cover letter.

thanks ojodomo 4 d explanation

A cover letter is supposed to be a short document introducing yourself and explaining the job position being sought as a backing for ur CV. The important thing in cover letter is to show that your skills match those for the job advert.

Cover Letter Format


Your Contact Information
Name

Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Email Address

Date

Employer Contact Information (if you have it)
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code


Salutation
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name, (leave out if you don't have a contact)

Body of Cover Letter
The body of your cover letter lets the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up.

First Paragraph
The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for and where you found the job listing. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one.

Middle Paragraph(s)
The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Mention specifically how your qualifications match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it.

Final Paragraph
Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow-up.

Complimentary Close

Respectfully yours,

Signature

Handwritten Signature (for a mailed letter)

Typed Signature

while an application letter is the raw deal,just the same way you apply for any other job

Pls house, iw can authoritatively tell the house that there is no difference b/w the two.cover letter is a job application letter.the 4mat given by kanu...is very gud.note,one can say ''dear HR manager'' if u dont knw the name.pls dont leave the salutation.i'll upload the rules 4 writing cover letter later,my airtime is finishing...

we're really a family indeed. Big thank u to my frnds that clarifies d issue.God bless us all. ;)

Thank u very much house 4 helping me out in knowing d difference blw a cover lettter and an application.
Thanks alot house!

Thank you, God bless you all

althourgh there is different but not so much

GET THE COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS TEXT(FOR NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT/NYSC).EVERYTHING IS THERE.
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It's the same thing.

I must thank this Obodo for the light shown on this controversial note. Thanks again for this.

Ekwuzu

I must say all of u have done a great job. God bless u all.

Credit should be given to the thread owner,thanks for topic and regards 2 those that put more light on it

I enjoyed the argument between the coer letter stuff and the application letter, so try and keep the good work .

Hi,
;D
In reply to your mail, a cover letter or note can simply be explained as a note served as a reply to a request e.g U are sending a docs to somebody, what you need to do is to write a short note to the person you are sending the docs to so as to know what U are sending to him/her.

For an application letter which comprises of so many things such as application letter to seek for employment, for security post, clerical post etc. and by writing an application letter you need to give a short description of yourself, ur educational background, and ur experiences in ur previous work fields before reverting them to ur c.v.
I think with this little explanation you will grab something.

Khemy.

thanks for the clarification on the issue....i have gained something from the learn & share..thanks!

Actually there is no much difference but for the sake of English language there is a huge difference btw d two.PLEASE NEVER SAY THERE IS NONE else u fail(if is an examination)

Actually there is no much difference :P but for the sake of English language,there is a huge difference(the format as shown by Kalu).NEVER SAY THERE IS NO DIFFERECNE else you fail :((if it is an exam).
Love u all :)

Dear House,
I think Kanutango above has made a very good contribution as it concerns cover letter.
A cover letter, put simply helps you to list out all the attributes that makes you suitable for a particular job opening. Since there maybe lots of application a well written cover letter sets you apart from the rest. Put differently, a cover letter helps you to blow your trumpet by way of highlighting all those attributes that makes you most suitable for a specific job. Hope this will help.

thanks people. i never knew there was a difference. 9ce nite ya'll ;D

Well from my own perspective a cover letter tells the firm all about you, abilities, qualifications and all that you are....while the application letter is a response to an advert probably you saw in the dailies and wish to work there.......all the same whether cover or application letter. I pray we all find favour in our respective deeds. God bless you all. I love you. Its well!

Tnks so much guys 4d info, bt what i wnt 2know is when are we surpose 2use a cover letter as compare 2 an application letter.

Tanks so much guys 4d info, bt what i want 2know is when are we surpose 2use a cover letter as compare 2 an application letter.