Application Letter Pt. 3

 Application Letter

 

What is a (job) application letter?

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 are a qualified candidate for the job.

What's the purpose?

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.

What is the language structure of a (job) application letter?

Tittle                    : 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 divided into sections :

1. The heading, which includes your name and contact information.
2. A greeting, addressed to a specific person, if possible.
3. The introduction, which should include why the applicant is writing.
4. The body, which discusses your relevant qualifications.
5. The close, which thanks the reader and provides contact information and follow-up details.
6. Your signature to end the letter.

 

 

E. Latihan Soal

 

Exercise 1 (Page 27)
Arrange the following jumbled letter into a correct order!

 

 

 

Exercise 2
Search a vacancy you really want to get for a job you wish from any kinds of media, attach the vacancy in your blog. Write an application letter and CV to apply the job. Attach it in your blog!

 

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