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Application Letter
Application letters thatget you shortlisted.
An application letter is the one-page letter you send with your CV to ask for a specific job. It names the post, shows why you fit it and asks for an interview. Tell CV Chap Chap about the job and your strengths, and it drafts the letter for you. Edit it, sign it and download a PDF, free.
- Free to write and download
- Written from the job advert
- Signed PDF to match your CV
Your application letter in three steps
It takes a few minutes on your phone. You stay in control of every word.
Tell us about the job
Enter the post and the employer. Paste the job advert if you have it, so the letter answers what the employer asked for.
Pick your strengths
Choose the strengths you want to show and add a line about your experience. The AI writes the letter from those facts only.
Sign and download
Edit any sentence, draw or type your signature, choose a design and download a clean PDF.
An application letter that answers the advert
Employers read many letters for one post. Yours should name the job and show, in a few lines, why you fit it.
Written for the post
The letter names the job and the employer you enter, so it never reads like a letter sent to everyone.
AI first draft
A complete, well-structured letter in seconds. Nothing is invented: it uses only the experience and strengths you give it.
The format employers expect
Your contact details, the date, the employer's details, a greeting, three short paragraphs and your signature, laid out for you.
Your signature
Draw your signature on the screen or type it, so the letter looks complete when you print or email it.
Matches your CV
Use the same details and style as your CV Chap Chap CV, so your application reads as one.
Free PDF
Writing and downloading is free. You only need a free account, created in a few seconds when you download.
Application letter sample and format
These are the parts of a job application letter, and a full example written with our builder.
- 1
Your details and the date
Your full name, phone number, email and town at the top, then the date you send the letter.
- 2
The employer's details
The name of the person or office you are writing to, the organisation and its town or address.
- 3
A greeting
Use the person's name if the advert gives one. If it does not, write "Dear Hiring Manager".
- 4
Opening: the post you want
Say which job you are applying for in the first sentence, and where you saw it if the advert asks.
- 5
Middle: why you fit
Two or three facts from your experience that match the advert. Real tasks and results, no clichés.
- 6
Closing: ask for the interview
Thank the reader, say you are available for an interview, then sign off with your name and signature. Attach your CV.
Neema Mushi
+255 754 892 341 · neema.mushi@gmail.com
Dar es Salaam
October 6, 2026
Ms. Rehema Kileo
Pwani Agro Processors Ltd
Dar es Salaam
Dear Ms. Rehema Kileo,
I would like to apply for the Accountant position at Pwani Agro Processors Ltd. For the past three years I have kept the books of a busy wholesale distributor, and I am ready to bring that discipline to a growing processing business.
In my current role I prepare the monthly bank and supplier reconciliations, file VAT returns with TRA on time, and process payments to more than forty suppliers. I am a CPA(T) finalist, and I enjoy the part of the job most people avoid: finding the one entry that does not match and fixing the reason it happened.
I would welcome the chance to talk about how I can support your finance team. Thank you for reading my application. I am available for an interview at any time that suits you.
Sincerely,
Neema Mushi
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Frequently asked questions
What is an application letter?
An application letter is a short, formal letter you send with your CV when you apply for a job. It names the post, explains why you are a good fit and asks for an interview. Many employers in Africa call it an application letter; others call it a cover letter. It is the same document.
How do I write an application letter for a job?
Read the advert, then write one page: your details and the date, the employer's details, a greeting, an opening that names the post and where you saw it, one or two paragraphs with facts from your experience that match the advert, and a closing that asks for an interview. Sign it and attach your CV.
What is the format of a job application letter?
Your contact details and the date at the top, then the employer's details, a greeting, an opening that names the post, one or two paragraphs on why you fit, a closing that asks for an interview, and your name and signature. Keep it to one page.
How long should an application letter be?
One page. Three or four short paragraphs are enough. The employer reads your CV for the details, so the letter only needs the reasons you fit this job.
Is an application letter the same as a cover letter?
Yes. Both are the letter that goes with your CV. "Application letter" is the usual name in Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, Botswana and much of Africa, and "cover letter" is more common in the UK and US.
Is the application letter builder free?
Yes. Writing, editing and downloading your application letter is free. You only need a free account, created in a few seconds when you download.
Can I write an application letter on my phone?
Yes. CV Chap Chap is built for phones. You can write, sign and download your letter without a computer.
Send your letter with a CV that matches
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