Persuasiveness and conventions of job application letters: Troubleshooting for better outcomes

• Main Authors: Ooi , Kien Bee, Ting , Su Hie
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 21st MELTA International Conference 2012 2012
• Subjects: AC Collections. Series. Collected works
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/810/1/Persuasiveness%2Band%2Bconventions%2Bof%2Bjob%2Bapplication%2Bletters%2528abstract%2529.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/810/; http://www.melta.org.my/

Many careers begin with a job application letter. The skill of writing persuasive job application letters and the concomitant skill of performing well in interviews is an essential component of many business communication courses in institutions of higher education. The features of what are consider...