Application Letter

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Definision Letter Application

A letter of application, also known as a cover letter, is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information about your skills and experience to an employer. The letter of application is intended to provide detailed information on why you are a qualified candidate for the job.

 

Social function

Social function is to create a positive impression about the suitability of the applicant with the job being applied for. The application letter should let the employer know what position you are applying for, what makes you a strong candidate, why they should select you for an interview, and how you will follow up.

 

Text structure

What to Include in Your Letter

As with all cover letters, a job application letter is divided into sections:1

• The heading, which includes your name and contact information.

Example :  

Jeje Application 

 Mawar Street, Pengasinan CA 0999-1909-2003 - Jejee234@gmail.com

• A greeting, addressed to a specific person, if possible.

Example : 

July 21, 2020

Siska Feriska
Head of HRD
PT Mentari Kuningan
Jl. Kuningan No. 4
Jakarta

• The introduction, which should include why the applicant is writing.

Example :  

Dear Ms. Siska,

This letter is written in reference to the job posting of staff accountant, and I am please to send you my application and resume.
I was very glad to know about the job opening, as I had worked as an accountant for 3 years before.

• The body, which discusses your relevant qualifications.

Example :

I completed my bachelor degree in accounting from Universitas Indonesia, and I also have a C.P.A.
I worked with Luthor Corp and had successfully handled the accounting books and financial records for more than 100 different public sector municipalities.
As you know from my resume, I had also played a large number of key roles in the position of staff accountant, and I would love to work with the same energy with you in the future.

I would really appreciate it if you could organize a meeting as per your convenience.
You can reach me through my email at Jejee234@gmail.com or call me at 081320638846.

• The close, which thanks the reader and provides contact information and follow-

up details

Example :

Thank you for devoting your most valuable time to read my resume and job application.
I wish you a very wonderful day.

• Signature to end the letter.

Example : 

Best Regards,

Jeje Khanzer

 

Language Element

- Appropriate expressions and vocabulary

- Speech, intonation, spelling, punctuation and handwriting

 

 Full Application Letter

Jeje Application 

 789 Mawar Street, Pengasinan CA 0813-2563-2246. - Jejee234@gmail.com

 

July 21, 2020

Siska Feriska
Head of HRD
PT Mentari Kuningan
Jl. Kuningan No. 4
Jakarta

Dear Ms. Siska,

This letter is written in reference to the job posting of staff accountant, and I am please to send you my application and resume.
I was very glad to know about the job opening, as I had worked as an accountant for 3 years before.

 

I completed my bachelor degree in accounting from Universitas Indonesia, and I also have a C.P.A.
I worked with Luthor Corp and had successfully handled the accounting books and financial records for more than 100 different public sector municipalities.
As you know from my resume, I had also played a large number of key roles in the position of staff accountant, and I would love to work with the same energy with you in the future.

I would really appreciate it if you could organize a meeting as per your convenience.
You can reach me through my email at Jejee234@yahoo.com or call me at 081325632246.

 

Thank you for devoting your most valuable time to read my resume and job application.
I wish you a very wonderful day.

 

Best Regards,

Jeje Khanzer

 

Exercise

Medan, July 23rd 2017

Mr. Scott Stone
Owner of Stone’s Burgers and Grill
Perum Majapahit Baru Kav. 25D, Kebun Arca
Medan

Dear Sir.
       With this letter, I would like to apply in your restorant as Head Chef. I get the information from your restaurant and noticed that your restaurant is looking for a new head chef, I am a professional chef with years of experience in numerous restaurants, I consider myself to be fit and proper for the job.
      My name is Andi Johan. I am thirty teo years aold. I graduated from Prince Jhon Internasional Culinary School in Birmingham, United Kingdom in 2007. I have worked as chef in several different restaurants, both in the UK and in Indonesia. I specialize in Western cuisine and Mediterranean cuisine as well.
       I have bean in position as head chef before and I am excellent at running a kichen and lead a team. Beside of that, I also have the skill to communicate in Bahasa Indonesia, English, French, and a little bit of Italian.

        With my education background and my previous experience as chef, I am confident that I am suitable for the head chef position for your restaurant. I have read about your restaurant at a glance and the menu served there are exactly in my specialty.

      Herewith the letter, I enclose my resume and some other documents to explain my qualifications in more detail.
      I am thrilled if I can join your restaurant and I have such a high hope for that. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
 
Sincerely,
Andi Johan

1. What does the Andi Johan apply based on the next?
A. Professional chef
B. Leader of kitchen
C. Leader in a restaurant
D. Chef
E. Head chef


2. What is the best ability of the job seeker?
A. Fusion cuisine
B. Indonesian cuisine
C. Traditional cuisine
D. Oriental cuisine
E. Arabian cuisine

3. Which one of the languages is not mastered by job seeker?
A. Indonesai
B. English
C. French
D. Germany
E. Italian

4. What is the similar meaning of ‘looking forward’?
A. Waiting
B. Asking
C. Applying
D. Seeking
E. Reading


5. Where did the job seeker know the information of job vacancy?
A. Internet
B. Newspaper
C. Magazine
D. At the restaurant
E. From his friend

Answer 

1. E. Head chef

2. A. Fusion Cuisine

3. D. Germany

4. A. Waiting

5. D. At the restaurant

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