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Application Letter in Tagalog: Liham Aplikasyon Sample and Format

An application letter in Tagalog, or liham aplikasyon, has the same parts as an English one: heading with date and address, a polite greeting such as "Mahal na Ginoo/Ginang", an opening naming the position, one paragraph on your qualifications, a closing asking for an interview, and "Lubos na gumagalang" before your name. Keep it to one page and attach your resume.

Most employers in the Philippines expect application letters in English. A Tagalog letter fits when the ad is written in Filipino, for some local government and community roles, and for school assignments in Filipino class.

Parts of a liham aplikasyon

PartTagalogExample
HeadingPamuhatan[Tirahan], [Lungsod] · [Petsa]
Inside addressPatunguhan[Pangalan], [Posisyon], [Kompanya]
GreetingBating panimulaMahal na Ginoo/Ginang [Apelyido]:
BodyKatawan ng lihamPosition, qualifications, request for interview
ClosingBating pangwakasLubos na gumagalang,
SignatureLagda[Buong Pangalan]

Application letter in Tagalog sample (job)

Liham aplikasyon para sa trabaho (fictional)

[Tirahan], [Lungsod] · [Petsa]

[Pangalan ng HR Manager] · Human Resources · [Kompanya], [Lungsod]

Mahal na Ginang [Apelyido]:

Magandang araw po. Nais ko pong mag-aplay bilang Customer Service Representative na nakita ko sa [job site].

Ako ay nagtapos ng Senior High School sa [Paaralan] at may anim na buwang karanasan bilang cashier sa [Tindahan], kung saan humahawak ako ng 150 transaksiyon bawat araw. Mahusay po akong makipag-usap sa Filipino at English.

Kalakip po ng liham na ito ang aking resume. Umaasa po akong mabigyan ng pagkakataong makapanayam.

Lubos na gumagalang,

[Buong Pangalan] · [Numero ng telepono] · [email]

Application letter in Tagalog for fresh graduates

Para sa bagong graduate (fictional)

Mahal na Ginoo [Apelyido]:

Ako po ay bagong nagtapos ng Bachelor of Science in Accountancy sa [Unibersidad] at nais kong mag-aplay bilang Accounting Assistant.

Sa aking OJT sa [Kompanya], tumulong ako sa pag-encode ng 300 resibo bawat buwan at sa paghahanda ng bank reconciliation. Marunong po ako sa Excel at QuickBooks.

Maraming salamat po sa inyong panahon. Handa po akong humarap sa panayam sa inyong kaginhawahan.

Lubos na gumagalang, [Buong Pangalan]

Short application letter for a school requirement

Maikling liham (fictional)

Mahal na [Pangalan]:

Ako po ay mag-aaral ng Grade 12 at nais kong mag-aplay bilang part-time na tagapagbantay sa aklatan tuwing Sabado. Ako ay masipag, maagap at maayos sa pag-aayos ng mga libro.

Salamat po sa pagsasaalang-alang. Lubos na gumagalang, [Pangalan]

Useful Tagalog phrases for an application letter

PurposeTagalog phrase
ApplyingNais ko pong mag-aplay bilang [posisyon].
Where you saw the adna nakita ko sa [job site / pahayagan]
Attaching the resumeKalakip po ng liham na ito ang aking resume.
Asking for an interviewUmaasa po akong mabigyan ng pagkakataong makapanayam.
ThankingMaraming salamat po sa inyong panahon.
Formal closingLubos na gumagalang,

Tagalog or English application letter?

Send English to most private companies, BPOs and multinational employers. Use Tagalog when the advertisement is in Filipino or when a teacher requires it. Whichever language you choose, use the same language in your resume; see resume in Tagalog and the Philippines resume format.

What is an application letter in Tagalog?
Liham aplikasyon, a formal letter asking to be considered for a job, sent with your resume.
How do you start an application letter in Tagalog?
"Mahal na Ginoo/Ginang [Apelyido]:" followed by the position you are applying for.
How do you end a formal letter in Tagalog?
"Lubos na gumagalang," then your full name and contact details.
Should I use "po" in an application letter?
Yes, "po" and "opo" keep the tone respectful in a formal Tagalog letter.

For English versions, see the first job cover letter and the internship cover letter.

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