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You are Maya Syiem… (Class 12 English SQP 2024-25, Q5B)

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EnglishCBSE Class 12 · Sample paper, session 2024-25 · 5 marks · Writing

CBSE Class 12 English sample paper 2024-25: question 5(B)

From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2024-25, section B, question 5(B), for 5 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q5(B) · 5 marks · WritingCompetency-basedJob Application with Bio-data

You are Maya Syiem from Shillong. You read the given advertisement and wish to apply for the post advertised. Write this job application along with your bio-data.

Join our Creative Team!
A renowned publishing house in Shillong –A NEW WORLD– is seeking a talented illustrator for children's books.
Creative individuals with a passion for storytelling through art, welcome.
Experience, not mandatory.
Team players with degree/ diploma in Fine Arts/ Graphic Design may apply with 5 samples from portfolio illustrating a variety of work.
Write to the Project Lead, 23-C Rosewood Lane, Shillong-793005

Source: official sample paper from cbseacademic.nic.in (PDF). See it in the full Sample paper 2024-25.

Hints

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Hint 1

Address the Project Lead at the given address and add a subject line.

Hint 2

Mention your qualification in Fine Arts or Graphic Design, team skills, and the five portfolio samples.

Hint 3

Attach a neat bio-data with headings.

Step-by-step solution

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Verified: two independent solves agreeChecked 2026-11-01

  1. Format: sender's address, date, recipient (Project Lead, A NEW WORLD, 23-C Rosewood Lane, Shillong-793005), salutation, subject line, close 'Yours faithfully', enclosure note.

    1 mark

  2. Maya Syiem
    45 Laitumkhrah, Shillong
    10 August 2025

    The Project Lead
    A NEW WORLD, 23-C Rosewood Lane
    Shillong-793005

    Sir/Madam,

    Sub: Application for the post of Illustrator

    I wish to apply for the post of illustrator advertised. I hold a Diploma in Graphic Design and love telling stories through art. I am a team player and enjoy working with others.

    1 mark

  3. I enclose five samples from my portfolio showing a variety of work, and my bio-data. I would be glad to meet you for an interview.

    Yours faithfully,
    Maya Syiem

    Enclosures: bio-data, five portfolio samples

    1 mark

  4. BIO-DATA

    Name: Maya Syiem
    Address: 45 Laitumkhrah, Shillong
    Phone/Email: 98765 12345 / maya@email.com
    Date of birth: 12 March 2002
    Education: Diploma in Graphic Design (2023); Class XII, 2020
    Experience: Nil (not mandatory); freelance illustrations for school magazine
    Skills: Digital illustration, sketching, teamwork
    Languages: English, Khasi, Hindi
    Hobbies: Storytelling, painting

    2 marks

Answer: A job application letter with an enclosed bio-data for the illustrator post, within 120-150 words.

Where the marks are

  • Correct format (1 mark)
  • Content: suitability, qualification, portfolio, bio-data (2 marks)
  • Organisation (1 mark)
  • Accuracy (1 mark)

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