APPLICATION LETTER

 

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BASIC COMPETENCIES

3.28 Analyzing social functions, text structure, and elements

linguistics of some special texts in the form of a cover letter

work, by giving and asking for information related to identity,

educational background/work experience, in accordance with

context of use.

4.28 Compile a special text for a job application letter that provides

information, including identity, background,

education/work experience, taking into account the function

social, text structure, and linguistic elements, correctly and

according to context.

INDICATORS OF COMPETENCE ACHIEVEMENT

1. Analyzing the social function, and linguistic elements of the letter

job application and curriculum vitae, according to context

its use through group discussions correctly

2. Capturing the meaning in the text in the form of a job application letter

by answering questions in groups correctly,

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

With the examples presented about application letters;

1. Students are able to analyze social functions, generic structures and

linguistic elements of a job application letter, according to the context

use through group discussions. correctly

2. Students are able to capture the meaning in the text in the form of a letter

job application by answering questions correctlyWhat is Job Application Letter?

What is Social Function of 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 a qualified candidate

for the job.

To apply a job or to attract the attention of an employer

MATERI

Parts of the Application letters are:

1. Sender address : You can put your address in the left side or in the right side

2. Date : the date you make the application letter

3. Company address : put the address of the company you want to apply

4. Salutation : Dear Sir, Dear Madam, Dear Sir or Madam, Dear Mr. Agus, etc.

5. Opening paragraph : tell the job or position you want to apply for. You can also mention

from where you get the information

6. Body : tell about your past experience (if you have already had the job experience) or

any activities or skills that matches or similar with the job. Give a strong/ convincing

statement that you are qualified and the right one to get the job.

7. Closing paragraph : write the closing paragraph to ask the possibility to have an

interview. You can put your contact number or email address to make the company

easier to follow up. Don’t forget to thank to them.

8. Closing : Sincerely, Yours faithfully, sincerely Yours, Best Regards, etc

9. Signature; the sender of application letter

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What is the structure of a job application letter? Do you know how the structure of a job application letter in English is? Here's a brief explanation:

Citing Career Trends, a cover letter is just another name for a cover letter, a formal business letter is often included with a job application and/or resume and sent to potential employers.

An application letter is another name for a cover letter, a formal business letter often included with a job application and/or resume and sent to potential employers.

The job application letter containing the identity and qualifications attracts the attention of the company. The goal is to be able to carry out the recruitment stage such as interview tests or written tests.

Then what is the structure of writing a job application letter?

Launching The Balance Careers, a cover letter is comprised of several sections: your contact information, a salutation, the body of the cover letter, an appropriate closing, and a signature.

The structure of the cover letter consists of several parts: contact information, greeting, body of the letter, proper closing, and signature. Here is the explanation:

Contact information (contact information)

In the header section, applicants need to write information or contact where the company can contact them. Example:

Princess Annisa

Ciledug, Jakarta, (postal code) | (phone number )| (e-mail)

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Cover Letter Writing - 3 Easy Paragraphs

 Don’t stress! Follow these guidelines and remember - this letter is about what you can do for the company, not 

what they can do for you.

 Cover letters give you a chance to sell yourself to a specific job and show how you are a good fit for the 

position. Your ultimate goal is to convey this simple point: “You need it, I have it.” Showing overall passion 

for the company is important too, but job specifics are crucial.

 Cover letters give you a chance to speak on behalf of your resume and experiences, since the things that you’ve 

done might not speak for themselves or be an exact fit. Your job is to show the employer why your past 

experience is transferable and relevant to the job you’re applying for. Tell them why your experience should 

matter to them.

 In order to be effective, you need to write a new cover letter for each job (unless the job requirements are 

identical, you can sell yourself the same way - but be very careful doing this; if you forget to the change the 

company names, you’re doomed!)

 Address your letter to a specific person if possible, otherwise use Dear Recruiting Committee or Dear Hiring 

Manager – NOT “To whom this may concern”. (Understand that many Human Resources Departments do not 

make finding their recruiters easy for fear of being overwhelmed with emails and phone calls.)

 Always use a cover letter even if they don’t ask for one. After all, you have to say something when sending 

your resume!

 Your cover letter can be the body of the email with your resume as an attachment. If you are using your cover 

letter in the body of an email you do not need to do the standard business letter format you will see on the 

samples with physical addresses.

 A cover letter should be 3 paragraphs – Introduction, Sales Pitch and Conclusion.

Paragraph #1 - Introduction (Tell the employer why you are writing and interested in the job)

 Who are you? (Not your name!) Your year in school, school, degree

 Why are you writing/what position are you applying for? You can include how you found the posting and if you 

were personally referred or have a contact, drop the name here.

 Why are you interested in the position? This is so important, companies want to talk to people that really 

want to talk to them. Be genuine.

 Show your industry/company knowledge and excitement to be a part of it. Compliment them. 

Paragraph #2 - Sales Pitch (Show the employer you are a good fit for the position and get an interview)

 This is the happy marriage paragraph. It should mention both you and the employer. A paragraph full of “I’s” is 

a one-sided relationship.

 Choose 3 skills/traits the employer is requiring and show how you meet these requirements. Use the job 

description and qualifications to help you. You only need to address 3 and show how these experiences will be 

helpful to them. This is essentially a 6 sentence paragraph. A sentence about your qualification and one about 

how it relates to them. Do this 3 times.

 DO NOT restate everything that is on your resume. They can read. Instead think about why these 

experiences make you a good fit for this position and then make a connection to what they need and what you 

have. 

Paragraph #3 – Conclusion

 Restate in one sentence how you can add value to their firm.

 Show your interest in the company and thank them for their consideration.

 If you do have a contact name and can follow up, let them know you will and then DO IT! (1-2 weeks is a good 

timeframe.) If there is not a contact or an email and you have applied through a website, there’s not a lot you 

can do. You can try to find an alum (that you know) that works there to use as a connection, but if they don’t 

know you, they won’t vouch for you.

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