Odisha State Board CHSE Odisha Class 11 Invitation to English 3 Solutions Application Writing Textbook Activity Questions and Answers.
CHSE Odisha 11th Class English Application Writing
Applications
An important type of business letter is the letter of aplication. Usually it is written in reply to an advertisement. The following points should be borne in mind in writing a lttter of application.
A. Presentation:
The letter must be neatly written or typed. The envelope must be properly stamped and addressed.
B. Qualifications:
Your qualifications must be clearly stated, and related to the job you are applying for. You should not sound boastful, but, on the other hand, you should clearly show that you consider yourself eligible for the post.
C. Experience:
Here again give the information that is relevant to the post. If you have just completed your studies, don’t write – Experience : nil You should try to say something positive.
D. Testimonials:
These can be enclosed even if the advertisement does not ask for them.
Activity 1
Read the following advertisement and the letter of application that follows it.
Wanted Medical Representative (Male/Female) for various towns in Orissa. Write to Agrasen Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Sharma Lane, Banka Bazar, Cuttack within 7 days.
College Street
Puri
9 March, 20
Sir,
I read your advertisement in The Samaj of 8 March for the post of ‘Medical Representative’. I wish to apply for the post. I am 21 years old. I have passed +2 Science in the First Division. At present I am doing B.Sc. in BJB College with Chemistry as my Honours subject. I shall take the final Examination in April this year. I hope to hold a rank in the university. I am sorry to tell you that I have no experience as a medical representative. I am, however, quite familiar with different medicines, including their names and brands. My uncle runs a small shop in Puri, where I have worked part-time during my vacations. I speak Oriya, Bengali and Hindi. Being convent educated, I am quite comfortable in English. I am enclosing copies of my certificates. If necessary I can produce a testimonial from the Principal, BJB College at the time of interview. I look forward to meeting you for a personal interview at a time convenient to you.
Yours faithfully,
S Patnaik
Sudhir Ku. Patnaik.
In the box on the left, you have the main points of the application. Notice that they are not in order. Arrange them as they occur in the letter. Also put all the points of each paragraph in separate boxes on the right. The first one has been done for you.
Answer:
Activity 2
Read the following advertisement which appeared in The Samaj on 5 August, 2009 and the application of Miss Rani Das which is left incomplete. Complete the application by writing sentences for the information provided.
Padma Commercial Institute
Applications are invited from young graduates the post Clerk-cum-Typist at Padma Commercial Institute, Bajra Kabati, Cuttack. Applications should be sent to the Administrative Officer to reach him on or before 25 August 2009. Preference will be given to candidates having experience.
Lane 2
Gajapati Nagar
Berhampur Ganjam
16 August, 20
To
The Administrative Officer
Padma Commercial Institute
Bajra Kabati
Cuttack.
Sir,
I wish to apply for the post of Clerk-cum-Typist as advertised in The Samaj of
5 August, 20.
H.S.C. : First Division from De Paul School, Berhampur
B.A: Second class Honours in Economics from Berhampur University
Course in typing : Speed 45 words per minute.
Age : 27 years
Health : Sound
Post held : Clerk-cum-Typist
Experience : 6 months
Organisation : NM Tutorials New Bus Stand Berhampur
Salary : Rs. 8500 pm. (consolidated)
I enclose a testimonial from the Managing Director of NM Tutorials, Berhampur, I can get relieved from my present job in two weeks if I am selected for appointment. Your faithfully (Rani Das)
Answer:
Lane 2, Gajapati Nagar
Berhampur, Ganjam
16 August, 20
To
The Administrative Officer
Padma Commercial Institute
Bajra Kabati
Cuttack
Sir,
I wish to apply for the post of Clerk-cum-Typist as advertised in The Samaj of 5 August 20. I am 27 years old and possess sound health. As far as my educational qualifications are concerned, I have passed H.S.C. in the First Division from the De Paul School and have graduated from Berhampur University with second-class honors in Economics. Besides this, I have completed a certificate course in typing from the Hindustan Commercial Institute, Berhampur. My typing speed is 45 words per minute. I am working for the NM Tutorials, Berhampur as a Clerk-cum-Typist and am drawing a salary of Rs.8500 p.m. (consolidated). I have been working in this position for the last six months. I enclose a testimonial from the Managing Director, NM Tutorials, Berhampur, and attested copies of my certificates. I shall be relieved in two weeks if I am selected for an appointment.
Yours faithfully
(Miss Rani Das)
Activity 3
Here is an advertisement which your friend Girish Chandra Mohanty brought to you along with his personal details. He would like to apply for the post advertised. Can you help him ? Draft a letter of application for the job for your friend.
WANTED
SECURITY OFICER
below 50 : Apply in 15 days to
HOTEL MAYFAIR, Bhubaneswar.
Girish Chandra Mohanty
Nuapatana
Cuttack District
Orissa
– 47 years (Date of birth: 07.04.1962)
– H.S.C. (1978) Second division
– B.Sc. (1980) Second division
– Security Officer at Shakti Sugar, Baramba from 1984 to 1992
– DSP in Orissa Police from 1993 – 2008 (voluntary retirement in 2008)
– can read, speak and write Oriya, Hindi, and English
– good health, good eyesight
– gun license
Answer:
Anand Vihar
Nuapatna
Cuttack
23 Oct., 20
The Chief Manager
Hotel Mayfair
Nandankanan Road
Bhubaneswar
Sir,
I wish to apply for the position of Security Officer as advertised in The Samaj on 15 Oct., 20. I am 47 years old. I passed my H.S.C. in the Second Division in the year 1978, and B.Sc. in Second Division in 1980. At present, I am working as Security Officer at Shakti Sugar, Baramba, and have been in this position for the last 5 years. Prior to that, I had been working with the State Government as a Sub-Inspector of Police for 17 years from 1990-2006 and D.S.P. from 2006 to 2008. I took voluntary retirement in 2008. I am proficient in Oriya, Hindi, and English which I can read, write and speak. Besides this, I possess a sound physique and good eyesight. I enclose a testimonial from the Chief Executive Officer. Shakti Sugar and copies of my certificate as well as service records as S.I. of Police and D.S.P.
I shall be relieved in two weeks if I am selected for an appointment.
Yours faithfully,
(Girish Ch. Mohanty)
Activity 4
Write applications in response to the following advertisements :
(a) Wanted an experienced Lady Stenographer with good knowledge of English. Contact Box No. 998, The Samaj, Cuttack.
(b) Students ! Earn your pocket money during the holidays. Door-to-door visits to promote the sale of our Washing Powder Henko. Only for residents of Sambalpur. Apply to Box No. 446, The Samaj, Sambalpur.
(c) Wanted Lady Tutor for 3 Children of Convent School : 4th, 5th and 6th standanrd. Contact Deepak Mishra, Lane-3, Gajapati Nagar, Berhampur.
Answer:
(a)
27, Kharvel Nagar
Bhubaneswar
8 Dec., 20
To
Box No 998
The Samaj
Cuttack
Sir,
I wish to apply for the post of Lady Stenographer as advertised in The Samaj of 10 Dec. 2009.
I am 22 years old. I have passed the H.S.C. in the First Division. Besides this, I have passed a certificate course in Stenography from the Padma Commercial Institute, Bhubaneswar. Presently, I am working as Steno to the Manager, Home Products Ltd., Bhubaneswar, and am drawing a consolidated pay of Rs. 5500 p.m. I have been working in this capacity for the last year. I can read, write and speak Oriya, Hindi, and English. I enclose a testimonial from the Manager, Home Products Ltd., and attested copies of my certificate. I can be relieved within a week if selected for an appointment.
Yours faithfully,
(Ms. Snigdha Mohanty)
(b)
Daleipara
Sambalpur
20 Dec 20
To
Box No. 446
The Samaj
Sambalpur
Sir,
I wish to apply for the position of Door-to-Door promotional salesman as advertised in The Samaj of 17 Dec., 20. I am 20 years old. I have passed +2 Arts in the Second Division. At present, I am doing B.A. at G.M. College, Sambalpur with Political Science as the honors subject. I am in the first year of my graduation. This summer for 45 days I shall be completely free as the college is closing for vacations. Last summer after my +2 finals I worked as a newspaper delivery man and so am familiar with the lanes and by-lanes of many areas of Sambalpur. This experience I hope will stand me in good stead in door-to-door visiting. I have a cycle at my disposal and therefore going from one place to another will pose no problems. Moreover, I am fluent in Oriya, Hindi, and English which I can speak, read and write. I am enclosing copies of my certificate as well as a testimonial from the manager, of The Today News Agency, Sambalpur. I look forward to meeting you for a personal interview at a time convenient to you.
Yours faithfully,
(Shakti Das)
(c)
Hill Patna
Berhampur
14 Dec 20
To
Mr. Deepak Mishra
Lane – 3
Gajapati Nagar
Berhampur
Sir,
I am writing in connection with the advertisement which appeared recently in ‘The Samaj’, for a lady tutor. I am a trained Secondary School teacher and have taught in English medium schools. I would be interested in knowing further details about the post. I would be grateful if you could tell me what subjects the children are to be taught, for how long you expect to employ the tutor, and what salary you intend to pay. I am willing to supply full details of my qualifications and exposure. I look forward to hearing from you shortly.
Yours faithfully
S. Mishra (Miss)