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Matching Your Profile to the Advertisement, Class 12

Updated 17 October 2026 · Draft, not yet fact-checked

In the job application task (Question 5, 5 marks, 120-150 words), content marks go to a letter that answers the advertisement point by point: the post and source, a profile that meets each stated requirement, evidence, availability for interview, and an enclosed bio-data. Format, organisation and accuracy complete the 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 marks.

Understand Matching Your Profile to the Advertisement

The task. Question 5 offers a letter to the editor or an application for a job with bio-data. The syllabus names it as an application for a job with a bio-data or resume. The input is a short advertisement: the post, qualifications required, experience, skills and the address for applications. You write a covering letter of 120-150 words and attach a bio-data.

Marks. Format 1, organisation 1, content 2, accuracy 1. This page is about the content marks, which depend on how well you match yourself to the advertisement.

Step 1: read the advertisement like a checklist. Underline the post, the qualification, the experience, the skills, the age or location requirement, and the address. Each is a requirement you must answer.

Step 2: answer each requirement with evidence. If the advertisement asks for a graduate with computer skills, write: I hold a B.Com degree and have completed a course in spreadsheets. Use specific evidence, such as a project, a certificate or an internship, rather than vague claims such as I am hardworking. Do not contradict the advertisement; if it asks for two years' experience, do not write that you have none unless the question says so.

Step 3: the covering letter in three paragraphs.
1. Reference and post: With reference to your advertisement in (newspaper) dated (date), I wish to apply for the post of (post).
2. Profile: qualifications, experience and skills relevant to the post.
3. Suitability and closing: why you suit the post, availability for interview, mention of the enclosed bio-data.

Frame. Sender's address and date; the receiver's designation and address; Subject: Application for the post of...; Sir/Madam; Yours faithfully; name; Encl.: Bio-data.

Bio-data. A separate sheet with headings: name, address and contact, date of birth, educational qualifications (latest first), professional qualifications, experience, skills, achievements, languages, references. Use points and keep it factual. It must agree with the letter.

Tone. Formal, confident and polite. Use active verbs such as designed, managed and organised. Do not boast or beg.

Honesty. Invent only reasonable details that fit the role given in the question, and keep them consistent between the letter and the bio-data.

Matching Your Profile to the Advertisement: rules and format

  1. 1

    Mention the post and the source of the advertisement

    With reference to your advertisement in The Lakeside Herald dated 12 November 2026, I wish to apply for the post of Library Assistant.

    Use the newspaper and date from the question.

  2. 2

    Answer every requirement in the advertisement

    Ad: graduate with one year's experience. Letter: I am a B.A. graduate with one year's experience at a college library.

    Content marks depend on relevance.

  3. 3

    Give evidence, not adjectives

    I organised a book exchange for 300 students.

    Specific proof is stronger than I am hardworking.

  4. 4

    State availability for interview and enclose the bio-data

    I am available for an interview at your convenience. My bio-data is enclosed.

    Add Encl.: Bio-data under the name.

  5. 5

    Keep the bio-data in points under standard headings

    Name | Address | Date of birth | Education | Experience | Skills | Languages | References

    Latest qualification first.

  6. 6

    Match the letter and bio-data

    Do not give different years or marks.

    Inconsistency loses accuracy.

Matching Your Profile to the Advertisement: key facts

Marking scheme
  • Format 1
  • Organisation 1
  • Content 2
  • Accuracy 1
  • Total 5 marks
CBSE English Core (301): covering letter 120-150 words.
Letter plan
P1advertisement and post
P2profile with evidence
P3suitability, interview, enclosure
Sir/Madam to Yours faithfully.
Frame
  • Sender's address
  • Date
  • Receiver
  • Subject
  • Sir/Madam
  • Body
  • Yours faithfully
  • Name
  • Encl.: Bio-data
Eight items around the body.
Bio-data headings
  • Name
  • Contact
  • Date of birth
  • Education
  • Professional qualifications
  • Experience
  • Skills
  • Achievements
  • Languages
  • References
Use points, not paragraphs.

How to answer Matching Your Profile to the Advertisement questions

Use this routine to write a job application in about twelve minutes.

  1. 1Read the advertisement and list the post, qualifications, experience, skills and address.
  2. 2Write the frame: sender's address, date, receiver, subject line and Sir/Madam.
  3. 3Write paragraph 1 with the newspaper, date and post.
  4. 4Write paragraph 2 matching each requirement with evidence.
  5. 5Write paragraph 3 on suitability, interview availability and the enclosure.
  6. 6Close with Yours faithfully, your name and Encl.: Bio-data.
  7. 7Write the bio-data in points, consistent with the letter.

Matching Your Profile to the Advertisement in real life

The idea, met in an everyday situation. Answer the question in your own words, then compare with the model answer. The one-line hook is what to remember.

Showing, not claiming, that you suit a job

Suppose two applicants apply for a library assistant post. One writes: I am very sincere and hardworking. The other writes: I arranged 400 books by subject in my school library and kept a record of issues.

Which statement helps the employer more, and why?

Try it first, then show the solutionSolution
  1. The first is a claim with no proof.
  2. The second is specific, shows relevant skill and can be checked.
  3. Employers rely on evidence.

Answer: The second helps more, because it gives specific, relevant evidence that matches the post.

Memory hook: Evidence beats adjectives.

Tricks to remember Matching Your Profile to the Advertisement

Short memory aids. Say each one aloud once, then use it on a question the same day.

  • A-P-S: Advertisement, Profile, Suitability

    The three paragraphs of the covering letter.

    Use it when: Plan before writing.

  • Tick each requirement

    Match every item in the ad with a line in your letter.

    Use it when: Content marks come from matches.

  • Encl. last

    Encl.: Bio-data goes under your name.

    Use it when: Do not forget the enclosure line.

Matching Your Profile to the Advertisement: solved examples

Ordered from board level to HOTS. Try each one before you open the solution.

Example 1: Correct subject line · 1 mark · MCQBoard level

Which subject line is suitable for a job application letter?
(a) Sir, I want a job (b) Application for the post of Library Assistant (c) Please give me work (d) Job

Try it first, then show the solutionSolution
  1. The subject line should be a precise phrase naming the post, such as Application for the post of ... (1 mark).

Answer: (b)

Example 2: Where does the bio-data go? · 1 mark · Very short answerBoard level

How should the enclosure be mentioned in a job application?

Try it first, then show the solutionSolution
  1. Write Encl.: Bio-data below the name (1 mark).

Answer: Encl.: Bio-data, written below the sender's name; the bio-data is attached on a separate sheet.

Example 3: Library assistant · 5 marks · Long answerHarder board level

You are Nandini/Nitin Joshi, 7 Lake View, Udaipur. Read the advertisement: Wanted Library Assistant for Lakeside College, Udaipur. Graduate with a diploma in library science and computer skills. Apply to The Principal within seven days. (The Lakeside Herald, 10 November 2026.) Write a job application with bio-data.

Try it first, then show the solutionSolution
  1. Format (1).
  2. Organisation (1): ad, profile, suitability.
  3. Content (2): graduate, diploma, computer skills with evidence.
  4. Accuracy (1).

Answer: 7 Lake View
Udaipur
14 November 2026

The Principal
Lakeside College
Udaipur

Subject: Application for the post of Library Assistant

Sir/Madam,

With reference to your advertisement in The Lakeside Herald dated 10 November 2026, I wish to apply for the post of Library Assistant in your college.

I am a graduate in Arts and hold a diploma in library science. During the diploma, I worked in a public library for three months, where I catalogued books, maintained issue records and helped readers to find material. I am also trained in basic computer applications, including spreadsheets and library software.

I am careful, punctual and fond of books, and I believe my training suits the requirements of the post. I am available for an interview at your convenience. My bio-data is enclosed, and I assure you of my sincere effort if given an opportunity.

Yours faithfully
Nandini/Nitin Joshi
Encl.: Bio-data

BIO-DATA
Name: Nandini/Nitin Joshi
Address: 7 Lake View, Udaipur
Date of birth: 4 June 2003
Education: B.A., 2025 (68%); Diploma in Library Science, 2025 (72%); Class XII, CBSE, 2022 (80%)
Experience: Trainee, public library, Udaipur (three months, 2025)
Skills: cataloguing, record keeping, spreadsheets, library software
Languages: English, Hindi
References: Head of the Department, Library Science Institute, Udaipur

Example 4: Content writer · 5 marks · Long answerHarder board level

You are Rahul/Rhea Menon, 18 Hill Road, Kochi. Read the advertisement: Wanted Content Writer for a digital magazine, EduWorld, Kochi. Graduate with a flair for writing, knowledge of social media. One year's experience preferred. Write to The Editor, EduWorld, 22 Marine Road, Kochi. (The Coastal Times, 3 January 2027.) Write a job application with bio-data.

Try it first, then show the solutionSolution
  1. Format (1).
  2. Organisation (1).
  3. Content (2): graduate, writing flair with proof, social media, experience.
  4. Accuracy (1).

Answer: 18 Hill Road
Kochi
8 January 2027

The Editor
EduWorld
22 Marine Road
Kochi

Subject: Application for the post of Content Writer

Sir/Madam,

With reference to your advertisement in The Coastal Times dated 3 January 2027, I wish to apply for the post of Content Writer in your digital magazine.

I am a graduate in English literature and have worked for a year as a freelance writer. My articles on student life and local culture have been published in two online magazines, and I edited my college magazine for a year. I manage social media pages for a youth club, where I plan posts and track the response. I am also familiar with search-friendly writing and basic photo editing for online posts.

I write clearly, meet deadlines and enjoy research, and I believe I can contribute to EduWorld. I would welcome an opportunity for a personal interview. My bio-data is enclosed.

Yours faithfully
Rahul/Rhea Menon
Encl.: Bio-data

BIO-DATA
Name: Rahul/Rhea Menon
Address: 18 Hill Road, Kochi
Date of birth: 9 August 2002
Education: B.A. English, 2025 (74%); Class XII, CBSE, 2022 (86%)
Experience: Freelance writer, online magazines (2025-26); Editor, college magazine (2024-25)
Skills: writing, editing, social media management
Languages: English, Malayalam, Hindi
References: Professor of English, college in Kochi

Example 5: Applying with limited experience · 5 marks · Long answerHOTS / competency

You are Zoya/Zubin Khan, 3 Green Lane, Lucknow, a recent Class XII graduate with no work experience. Read the advertisement: Wanted Receptionist for Sunrise Dental Clinic, Lucknow. Good communication, computer skills and pleasant manners. Age 18-25. Fresh candidates may apply. (The Awadh Times, 15 February 2027.) Write a job application with bio-data, showing that you suit the post despite having no experience.

Try it first, then show the solutionSolution
  1. Format (1).
  2. Organisation (1).
  3. Content (2): use of school activities as evidence, link to each requirement, honesty about experience.
  4. Accuracy (1).

Answer: 3 Green Lane
Lucknow
20 February 2027

The Manager
Sunrise Dental Clinic
Lucknow

Subject: Application for the post of Receptionist

Sir/Madam,

With reference to your advertisement in The Awadh Times dated 15 February 2027, I wish to apply for the post of Receptionist in your clinic.

I passed the Class XII examination in 2026 with commerce and computer applications. Although I have no formal work experience, I was the student coordinator of the school help desk for a year, welcoming visitors, answering queries and keeping a visitors' register. I speak English and Hindi fluently and am skilled in word processing and spreadsheets. I can also handle a telephone politely and manage appointments with care.

I am polite, punctual and willing to learn quickly, and I am within the age group required. I am available for an interview at any time convenient to you. My bio-data is enclosed.

Yours faithfully
Zoya/Zubin Khan
Encl.: Bio-data

BIO-DATA
Name: Zoya/Zubin Khan
Address: 3 Green Lane, Lucknow
Date of birth: 12 October 2007
Education: Class XII, CBSE, 2026 (89%)
Experience: Student coordinator, school help desk (2025-26)
Skills: communication, word processing, spreadsheets
Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu
References: Principal of the school, Lucknow

Where students lose marks in Matching Your Profile to the Advertisement

The slips examiners see most often, and what to write instead.

  • Mistake: Vague claims without evidence

    Content marks need relevance and proof.

    Wrong working

    I am hardworking and sincere.

    Right working

    I managed the school library for two years and recorded all issues.

    Do this: Add a specific example.

    Usually costs: 1 of 2 content marks.

  • Mistake: Ignoring a requirement in the advertisement

    The employer asked for it.

    Wrong working

    A letter that mentions the degree but not the software skill the ad requires.

    Right working

    Mention each: degree, software, experience.

    Do this: Tick every item.

    Usually costs: Content marks.

  • Mistake: Forgetting the enclosure or the bio-data

    The task asks for both.

    Wrong working

    A letter with no bio-data.

    Right working

    Encl.: Bio-data and a bio-data sheet with headings.

    Do this: Write the bio-data after the letter.

    Usually costs: Format and content.

  • Mistake: Writing the bio-data as a paragraph

    It should be in points under headings.

    Wrong working

    My name is ... I was born on ...

    Right working

    Name: ... Date of birth: ...

    Do this: Use headings.

    Usually costs: Part of the format mark.

Exam tips

  • Tick every requirement in the advertisement against a line of your letter.
  • Use one concrete example in the profile paragraph.
  • Always include the interview line and the enclosure line.
  • Keep the letter to 120-150 words; the bio-data is extra but brief.
  • Use invented details that fit your role and keep them consistent.

Practice questions on Matching Your Profile to the Advertisement

Write each answer on paper first. Open the hint only if you are stuck, and the answer only when you have finished.

  1. Q1 · 1 mark · MCQBoard level

    Which sentence is the best opening for a job application letter?
    (a) I want a job in your office. (b) With reference to your advertisement in The City Times dated 5 March 2027, I wish to apply for the post of Junior Accountant. (c) Please give me work. (d) I saw your advertisement and I think it is good.

    Hint

    Source, date and post.

    Answer

    (b)

  2. Q2 · 5 marks · Long answerHarder board level

    You are Mira/Manoj Shetty, 40 Church Street, Mangaluru. Read the advertisement: Wanted Laboratory Assistant for Seaview Public School, Mangaluru. Candidates should have passed Class XII with science and be familiar with laboratory safety. Apply to The Principal. (The Western Gazette, 7 February 2027.) Write a job application with bio-data.

    Hint

    Match science stream, lab experience and safety.

    Answer

    40 Church Street
    Mangaluru
    12 February 2027

    The Principal
    Seaview Public School
    Mangaluru

    Subject: Application for the post of Laboratory Assistant

    Sir/Madam,

    With reference to your advertisement in The Western Gazette dated 7 February 2027, I wish to apply for the post of Laboratory Assistant in your school.

    I have passed the Class XII examination with physics, chemistry and biology, scoring 82 per cent. As a student, I was the laboratory monitor for two years, where I set up apparatus, labelled chemicals and followed safety rules for acids, glassware and burners. I also maintained the stock register of the laboratory. I am trained in first aid as well, which I believe is useful in a school laboratory.

    I am careful, systematic and eager to learn. I believe my experience matches the requirements of the post, and I shall be happy to attend an interview at your convenience. My bio-data is enclosed.

    Yours faithfully
    Mira/Manoj Shetty
    Encl.: Bio-data

    BIO-DATA
    Name: Mira/Manoj Shetty
    Address: 40 Church Street, Mangaluru
    Date of birth: 2 May 2004
    Education: Class XII, CBSE, 2022 (82%)
    Experience: Laboratory monitor, school (2020-22)
    Skills: handling apparatus, laboratory safety, record keeping
    Languages: English, Kannada, Hindi
    References: Science teacher of the school, Mangaluru

  3. Q3 · 5 marks · Long answerHarder board level

    You are Pranav/Prerna Iyer, 6 Station Road, Coimbatore. Read the advertisement: Wanted Junior Accountant for Sri Lakshmi Traders, Coimbatore. B.Com graduate with knowledge of accounting software. One year's experience preferred. Apply to The Proprietor. (The Southern Courier, 18 January 2027.) Write a job application with bio-data.

    Hint

    Degree, software, experience.

    Answer

    6 Station Road
    Coimbatore
    22 January 2027

    The Proprietor
    Sri Lakshmi Traders
    Coimbatore

    Subject: Application for the post of Junior Accountant

    Sir/Madam,

    With reference to your advertisement in The Southern Courier dated 18 January 2027, I wish to apply for the post of Junior Accountant in your firm.

    I am a B.Com graduate with 74 per cent marks and have completed a certificate course in accounting software. For one year, I assisted an accountant at a local stationery shop, where I recorded daily transactions, prepared bank reconciliation statements and helped with GST returns. I can work accurately with figures and meet deadlines. I am confident of handling ledgers and invoices accurately and of working under pressure at month end.

    I am honest and hard-working, and I believe I can serve your firm well. I would welcome an opportunity for a personal interview. My bio-data is enclosed.

    Yours faithfully
    Pranav/Prerna Iyer
    Encl.: Bio-data

    BIO-DATA
    Name: Pranav/Prerna Iyer
    Address: 6 Station Road, Coimbatore
    Date of birth: 15 July 2003
    Education: B.Com, 2025 (74%); Class XII, CBSE, 2022 (83%)
    Professional qualification: Certificate in accounting software, 2025
    Experience: Assistant accountant, stationery shop, Coimbatore (2025-26)
    Skills: bookkeeping, reconciliation, GST returns, spreadsheets
    Languages: English, Tamil, Hindi
    References: Professor of Commerce, college in Coimbatore

  4. Q4 · 2 marks · Short answerHarder board level

    Why should the covering letter not repeat the whole bio-data? Answer in 40-50 words.

    Hint

    Purpose of each part.

    Answer

    The bio-data lists all details in points, while the covering letter should highlight only what matches the advertisement. Repeating everything wastes the limited 120-150 words, loses focus and may bore the reader. The letter introduces and persuades; the bio-data supplies the full record.

  5. Q5 · 2 marks · Short answerHOTS / competency

    An applicant writes: I am the best candidate and you will regret it if you do not select me. Evaluate this sentence in 40-50 words and rewrite it.

    Hint

    Tone: confident, not boastful or threatening.

    Answer

    The sentence is boastful and rude, so it harms the tone and the impression. A letter should be confident but polite. A better version: I believe my training and experience suit the post, and I would welcome an opportunity to prove myself at an interview.

Test your recall

Answer in your head or on paper first, then open the card. Pulling an answer out of memory makes it stick far better than re-reading.

  1. 1.How many marks does the job application carry?Show answer

    5 marks: format 1, organisation 1, content 2, accuracy 1.

  2. 2.What is the word limit for the covering letter?Show answer

    120-150 words.

  3. 3.What goes in paragraph 1?Show answer

    Reference to the advertisement and the post.

  4. 4.What goes in paragraph 3?Show answer

    Suitability, interview availability and the enclosure.

  5. 5.How should the bio-data be written?Show answer

    In points under standard headings.

  6. 6.Which closing pairs with Sir/Madam?Show answer

    Yours faithfully.

Matching Your Profile to the Advertisement: frequently asked questions

Should the bio-data be on a separate sheet?

Yes, write it after the letter under the heading BIO-DATA; the word limit refers to the covering letter.

What if I have no experience?

Use school or college activities as evidence and say honestly that you are a fresher.

Can I invent marks and dates?

Reasonable ones that fit the advertisement, kept consistent in the letter and bio-data.

Should I write my age?

Give the date of birth in the bio-data.