APPLICATION LETTERS
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DEFINITION
OF APPLICATION LETTERS
Reporting from the Cambridge Dictionary, an
application letter is a letter that you write to a company when you are
applying for a job. A job application letter is a letter written to a company
when someone applies for a job. The letter is addressed to the part of the
company that will select the application letter, usually the human resources
department or Human Research and Development (HRD). Through application
letters, the company will know about the applicant's identity and
qualifications, as well as the position to be applied for. Usually a resume or
CV is included to provide details about the applicant's abilities and experience.
THE
OBJECTIVE/ FUNTION OF WRITING APPLICATION LETTERS
According
to Colorado State University, its main objective is to get the applicant in the
door for an interview and must be written well enough to attract the attention
and interest of the person with the power to recommend or grant one. The main
purpose of an application letter is to give the applicant an opportunity for an
interview, it must be written well enough to attract the attention and interest
of the person authorized to recommend or grant it. In short, an application
letter can make the company interested in inviting us to the next stage of job
recruitment, such as an interview or written test.
THE
STRUCTURE IN APPLICATION LETTERS
A.
Opening
Applicant information, namely basic
information about the sender of the letter. It contains the full name, contact,
and address.
- Date, namely the date on which the
letter was written.
- Recipient information, namely
information about the recipient of the letter. The contents are in the form of
the recipient's name, position in the company, company name, company address,
and company contact.
B.
Body
-Introduction. Fill in your full
name, current position (fresh graduate or work), what position you are applying
for, and where did you get the locker info.
- Self promotion. It's time to
promote yourself as a suitable candidate for the position. This section
consists of:
- Skills. Mention any abilities you
have while working or in an organization.
- Achievements. Write down the
achievements that have been achieved, but don't be grandiose. Just tell me
about the obstacles you have faced in your previous organization or job, and
how to overcome them. Also write down the most doing the best in what way.
-Experience. Write down previous work
or organizational experiences.
-Value to the company. Describe what
you can give the company to achieve its goals. This point can make companies
interested in job applications.
C.
Conclusion
In this section, write a conclusion
of what you want from writing the job application letter. Conclusion consists
of:
- Expectations. Close the letter by
stating the expectations of the company you are applying for. Hope to be
contacted back to proceed to the next stage.
-Willingness to work. Show a
willingness to be dedicated to the company.
D.
Closing
This is the very bottom of the
letter. In closing you need to give
- Sign off. Can write “Sincerely,” or
“Yours sincerely”
- Signatures. Write signature under
sign off. After that, write a clear name under the signature.
Attachments. After everything I wrote
above is in order, attach your CV via attachments to send to the company.
THE
EXPRESSIONS COMMONLY USED IN APPLICATION LETTERS
A.
Introduction
In order to introduce yourself, you may
include any of the following phrases.
- At
present, I am studying at…..
- At
the moment, I am working for…..
- For
the last 5 years, I have been working in the position of…..
- My
current job title is…
B. Reason For Writing
In
this section, you will need to explain why you are contacting the reader.
- I
am writing in response to an advertisement which was placed in…….
- I
am enquiring as to whether you currently have any positions in the area of……
- I
am writing to apply for the position of…
C. Education And Previous Experience
Your
prospective employer is going to be interested to know what qualifications you
have, here are some ways to express this information.
- I
have experience in…..and have worked at…….for the last…..years.
- My
education includes a degree from XY university.
- I
have been studying (subject) for 3 years.
- I
am a native English speaker and have ample knowledge of Spanish and Chinese.
D. What Makes You Ideal For This
Position?
You are going to want to convince the
reader that you are the best option for this position.
- I
am a driven and ambitious person who is keen to learn new skills.
- I
believe I am the best choice for this position as I have a lot of experience in
my previous role.
- I
feel that I am the most suitable candidate for this job because of my ambition
and drive to make a change.
- I
am excited to have the opportunity to be able to work with a reputable company
like yours.
E. Closing Statement
At the end of your letter, you will need to
close off by saying thank you.
- Thank
you for taking the time to read through my application.
- Please
contact me at any time should you wish to arrange a meeting.
- Please
do not hesitate to contact me for any further information.
SAMPLE OF
APPLICATION LETTERS
1. Style Block
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2. Style Indeed
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3. Style Semi Indeed
source:
https://www.allbusinesstemplates.com/template/E82MF/semi-block-letter-format/
FINDING
JOB ADVERTISEMENTS APPLICATION LETTERS BASED ON THEM
WRITING APPLICATION LETTERS
Farah Fadhilatul Azfa
Semarang city
February 9, 2023
Mrs.
Dhila
Head
of HRD
PT.
FFA COMPANY
Kedungpane,
Mijen
Semarang
city
dear
mrs. Dhila
I
want to apply for a job as “Interior Design” after I saw an advertisement on
Instagram @architecture.com. I have the ability according to the position
PT.FFA COMPANY needs.
I am
27 years old and graduated from Gadjah Mada University majoring in Civil Engineering.
I have work experience as a design consultant for three years at PT. ADHI KARYA.
I mastered several applications that might fit into this section, namely
AutoCad and SketchUp.
For
consideration, I will attach a CV. I am very happy if you give me the
opportunity to work at PT. FFA COMPANY.
Thank
you for your attention
Yours Sincerely
Farah Fadhilatul Azfa
CV (CURICULUM VITEA)
