How can I make a good letter of application?

Many job recruiters requests a letter of application along with a resume. This is a formal way of applying to a job, because employers usually read the application letter before checking the resume. It also signifies your intent that you are serious of applying to the job. So how will you write a good letter of application? A good letter of application includes the following:

1. Date
2. Name, title, company address
3. Salutation
4. Main body of the letter
5. Closing
6. Signature over printed name

You must always remember that the body of your letter must be worth reading. Avoid a long and wordy words. Make it direct to the point. You must also keep in mind the following things, when you write the letter:

• Describe what you can offer to them. Include your skills and how can you will be an asset to the company. This will give a plus factor for your application.
• Write a dynamic introduction, Instead of writing this…”I would like to apply for…”, then write this, “I read with interest the advertisement of your company about..”
• Do not include the phrase “Christian Greetings!” after the salutation. It sounds very religious unless you will apply in a religious institution.
• Make your body to two or three paragraph. Just make it direct to the point. Avoid redundancy and wordy letters.
• Do not copy someone's application letter. I’ve read many application letters that were just copied from someone’s work. It is alright to use it as a guide but to copy the words is not justifiable.