APPLIATION LETTER #4

 




Definition 

Job application letter is a letter made by a job applicant for a certain position for acceptance in an agency. In writing a job application letter, it is not always based on one format. But there are many formats or versions that can be used according to the needs of job applicants.

Function Application Letter

   In addition to working as a communication tool with job applicants, job application letters also work as an initial assessment tool whether they are suitable to be placed in the chosen position or included in the application letter or not.


Language structure
  • Title: the name of company or type of job vacancy
  • Purpose: the purpose of announcing a job vacancy
  • Qualification: the qualifications or requirements the company wants toward the job seekers
  • Address/contact: address or contact number to find out more information or to send the job application. 

What to include in your letter 
As with all cover letters, a job application letter is devided into sections
  • Heading
  • Greeting
  • Introduction
  • Body
  • Signature to end the letter 


Parts of the Application Letter

There are generally 3 parts to a job application letter. Here's the explanation:

  • Greetings (opening)

  •  Paragraph Body (content)

  •  Cover (cover)


Tips for writing

1) START THE COVER WITH A HEADER 
2) MAKE SALUTATIONS
3) WRITE AN ATTENTION - GRABING INTRODUCTION
4) EXPLAIN WHY YOU'RE THE PERFECT PERSON FOR THE JOB AND FIT TO THE COMPANY
5) USE THE RIGHT FORMAL CLOSING


Exercises 

Dear sirs,
With reference to your advertisement in Today’s time, I would like to be considered for Marketing Senior Assistant post.
My present position in n an electronic marketing staff where I have special responsibility for home appliances. I also have experiences in other electroic goods, like cameras and smart phones. I have been working as a marketing specialist as soon as I completed my first degree in 2012. My tasks among other are building good relationship with distributors and customers, and providing inputs for the company about pricing policies, marketing strategies, and customer satisfaction.
Hoping to hear from you soon, I enclose my curriculum vitae and rencent photograph.
Yours faithfully,
Harry Clarks

1. Why does the sender write the letter?
A. To apply for a certain position.
B. To provide inputs for the company.
C. To give information about his speciality.
D. To convince the readers about his experience.

2. What does the sender possibly do after sending the letter?
A. Wait for the response of the recipient.
B. Call the recipient for the confirmation.
C. Work as a marketing specialist.
D. Complete his firs degree

3. “…I enclose my curriculum vitae..” The word “enclose” is in the closest meaning to…
A. Hedge.
B. Attach.
C. Confine.
D. Encircle
 

Dini Aminarto
Jalan Elang 89
Tangerang Selatan 19837

October, 30th 2018
PO BOX 1393
JKB 11013

To whom it may concern,
I’m applying for the Project Manager position advertised through Jakarta Post. As shown in the enclosed resume, I have a strong academic background in Chemical Engineer graduated from Universitas Indonesia on 2007.

My current work as Project Management in various multinational company has given me firsthand experience in the challenge associated with the development of a successful Petrochemical Company. In addition, I have excellent managerial and communication skills both in Bahasa Indonesia as well as English.

This background, combined with over ten years of Ethylene Plant Operation as Project Management, has given me a unique perspective that would be particularly valuable in meeting the responsibilities of this position, as described in your position. I am and independent individual who capable to work under pressure.

I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications in more detail and look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Dini Aminarto

4. Who wrote the application letter?
a. Project Manager
b. Jakarta Post
c. Dini Aminarto
d. Chemical Engineer

5. What is the job position that applicant applied for?
a. Project Manager
b. General Manager
c. Chemical Engineer
d. Academician


Test Result 



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