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Tema : Application Letter

Good morning, back again with Mrs. Arifatul Husna in English lessons. for today we will review a little about last
week's material, then we will continue to the next material, namely "procedure text". I include the material below
and I also upload it in the learning module. please read and understand, happy learning! 

untuk materi minggu lalu yang belum paham bisa ditanyakan lagi, dan untuk hari ini kita akan lanjut materi
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Application Letter
 

What is a job application letter?

An application letter is a standalone document you submit to a potential employer to express your interest in an open
position. The job application letter explains who you are as a professional and an individual. The letter should highlight
your achievements and skills, helping to get the attention of the hiring manager or recruiter responsible for reviewing
applications. When written well, this letter explains to the reader why they should ask you in for an interview and
highlights the key qualifications that make you a fit for the role.

When writing an application letter for a job, follow these steps to make sure you include information about yourself and
your professional experience that will appeal to a hiring manager:

1. Review information about the company and position

2. Use a professional format
3. Create the heading
4. Address the letter to the hiring manager
5. Open the letter by describing your interest
6. Outline your experience and qualifications
7. Include aspects of your personality
8. Express appreciation
9. Close the letter

1. Review information about the company and position

It’s best to write a new application letter for each position you’re applying for, so you can include pertinent details and
show your interest in the particular open role. Spend some time reviewing the company information, which you can likely
find on the website, as well as the position listing. Compare your qualifications and experience with the list of skills in
that posting. You may also want to think about specific experiences that have prepared you for the role, such as leading a
team or managing a major event.
2. Use a professional format

A job application letter should be more professional than a thank-you card or an email to a coworker or friend. The
alignment of the document should include single spacing, one-inch margins and left alignment. It’s best to use a
professional and traditional font, such as Times New Roman, in a size from 10 to 12 points. Try to keep your job
application letter to one page. When a hiring manager reviews your job application letter, they will get their first
impression of you as a potential employee, so take time to format it professionally and keep it concise.

3. Create the heading

Use a formal business heading for your job application letter. The heading should include your name and contact
information, the date and the company name and address. If you send your job application letter via email, you can
eliminate your name and contact information from the header and put it at the bottom of the email after the signature
instead.

Example header:

Your name
Your physical address
Your phone number
Your email address

Date

Name of hiring manager or supervisor

Title of hiring manager or supervisor
Company name
Company physical address

By including a professional and detailed heading, you can make it easier for the hiring manager to follow up with you
regarding the position.

4. Address the letter to the hiring manager

In your research, try to find the name of the person reviewing applications for the job. Address your letter to this person
with a common business greeting, such as “Dear Mr./Ms.” and their last name. If you’re not sure of the name or gender of
the individual reviewing your application, you can use the generic “To Whom It May Concern” or “Dear Hiring
Manager.”

5. Open the letter by describing your interest

In the first paragraph of your letter, mention the job title for which you’re applying and where you saw the position
posting. Include your interest in the role and briefly state the main experience or qualification you have that makes you a
good fit. This is the section that will draw in the hiring manager as the reader of your application letter, so it is important
to appeal to that person quickly and succinctly.

Example: “I saw the posting for the Marketing Intern role on my university’s online job board and I am very interested
in the role. I am in my final year of earning my bachelor’s degree in marketing with a minor in communications, so I feel
my educational experience has prepared me to work in a fast-paced marketing department like the one within your
organization.”

6. Outline your experience and qualifications

The next few paragraphs of your letter should highlight your experience, qualifications and skills, positioned in a way
that aligns with the company’s goals and mission. For example, if you are applying for a job with a non-profit
organization that provides educational opportunities to underserved community members, you could talk about your
experience with non-profit organizations or educational offerings. Since a job application letter should stand on its own
without a resume, it’s helpful to include details about your experience that relate to the position to which you’re applying.

7. Include aspects of your personality

As you’re writing your job application letter, consider how you can incorporate aspects of your personality. A friendly
and engaging letter is likely to appeal to the reader, especially when they can get an idea of how well you might fit with
the team.

For example, in the situation mentioned above, explain in your letter you are good at connecting with children or how
you value community spirit.

8. Express appreciation

Before you sign off on your letter, express your appreciation to the hiring manager for reviewing your letter and
considering you for the position. The hiring manager is taking time out of their day to read what you have written, so
expressing your gratitude for that time spent is a polite and professional way to close the document.

Example: “I appreciate the time you have taken to review my application letter. Since you likely received a number of
applications and letters for this open position, I am extremely grateful for the time you have spent reading about me and
what would make me a good fit for this role.”

9. Close the letter

Many people use “Sincerely” or “Best” to close the letter, although any professional sign-off is fine to include. The final
line of the letter should be your full name. If you submit a hard copy of the letter, include your signature above your
typed name. When submitting an application letter via email, you should include your contact information beneath your
name, rather than including it in the header.

Example application letter

Jakarta, January 21th 2020

Attention to: Human Resources

PT. Blue Ocean eTrade

Street Kemayoran No.77B

Jakarta

Dear Sir/Madam,

I’ve read your job vacancy at Glints.com and I found your Company is looking for employees for Graphic Designer
position. I believe that position is fit with my speciality from my education background as System Information. 

My name is Akmal Hakim, and I’m 22 years old. I’m fresh graduated from System Information Departemen Binus on
November last year. My Specialization are grapich designer (UI/UX) and product designer. I make sure I have
qualification as your company needs. I’ve good motivation, I can work together with the team, my communication really
good, and my english excellent both written and spoken.

I really confident can be able to contribute to the Company. Herewith I enclose my:

1. Copy of Bachelor Degree Certificate (S1)

2. Academic Transcript
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Recent Photograph (size 4×6)

I hope I could be the part of your Company, and Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely,

Akmal Hakim