Modul Bahasa Inggris Kelas XII

Aplication Letter
A. INTRODUCTION
1. Short Description
Great students, welcome to the English learning Module. In this module you will
explore knowledge of job application letter texts. This module includes a
description of the material about determining the structure text of job application
letter, generic structure of application letter, job application letter function, and
analyse the headline and detailed information of the letter text job application.
After studying this module it is expected that you guys can compile the text of job
application letter.
2. Relevance
Understanding, applying and comparing the social functions, the text structures
and the language features of a number application letter texts, and making a
number of application letter texts which are contextually acceptable social
function, text structure and language features in regard to the contexts of situation
are significant to be learned by students. The students can improve their
comprehension, and their English skills and competence towards these materials.

3. Learning Guide
In this module the students will observe and comprehend the kinds of application
letter texts, the structure, the language features, the social function of a number of
application letter texts regarding to their contexts of situation. The students will
also produce a number of application letter texts which are contextually
acceptable social function, text structure and language features.

B. MAIN SECTION
1. Learning Outcomes
a. Attitude
To uphold and apply religious values, moral values, ethical values, personal
and social values (honesty, discipline, accountability, independence), care and
respect for differences and diversity, tolerance, peace, collaboration, and
nationalism.
b. Knowledge
1. Identify differences and similarities in opening sentences, qualifying
statements, and other sections
 2. Capturing meaning contextually related to social functions, text structures,
and language feature elements in the form of a job application letter,
which provides information, including identity, background

c. Skill
1. Make each part of the job application letter according to the requirements
stated in the job advertisement.

2. Compiling a special text on a job application letter, which provides

information, including identity, educational background/work experience,
by paying attention to social functions, text structure, and linguistic
elements, correctly and in context.

2. Learning Materials and Learning Activities

a. Definition
An application letter is one of the first few things that you need to prepare when
applying for a job. Your application letter, together with your resume, are two of the
most important documents you need in your bid to get a job and finally join the
company.
The term “application letter” and “cover letter” are often used interchangeably
though both are different when it comes to purpose, content and length. To avoid
confusion, I am going to use the term “application letter” on this module to describe
a document which main purpose is to describe your skills, market your abilities and
summarizes your experiences.
Your application letter serves as your formal (albeit non-personal) introduction with
your potential employer. It contains your background, summarizes your knowledge
and experiences and includes a few more details as to why you are qualified for the
job. More importantly, your application letter expresses your intent to apply for a
specific job within an organization, business or company.
When you will send your application letter, there are any two kinds of letter that you
can use:
1. Send by email or print out
2. Hand writing

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 1. Here is an example of application letter that you will send by email

Email Subject : Eric Tala, Computer Network atau Data Comunication

Engineer

Dear Sir/Madam,

I would like to express my interest in applying for the position of Computer

Network or Data Comunication Engineer as was recently made available in
your company.

I believe that my knowledge and experience major in computer and network

engineering has prepared me for this position. As a student, I am equipped
with necessary knowledge and skills in designing architecture and network
development

During six months my internship at PT. Supra Primatama Nusantara (Biznet

Network), I have gotten many experience. Especially in build team work,
dicipline and how to reach target demographics an

Ramadhani Aryatama
Jl. Raya Pekapuran RT 02 RW 07
Kel. Curug, Kec. Cimanggis - Depok 16593
Mobile : +62878 7777 7890

1. Here is an example of application letter if you want to write by

hand

Jl. Raya Pekapuran RT 02 RW 07

Kel. Curug, Kec. Cimanggis - Depok 16593

September 17,2018

Mr. Vincent Chua

Manager of Human Resources Development PT. Indonesia Villajaya
Citra Buana Industrial Park III Lot 38
Batam

Dear Mr. Chua,

 I am writing to express my interest for the position of Executive of Photo and
Videographer in your company.

I graduated from Taruna Bhakti Vocational High School major in Multimedia/

Broadcasting. I wish to bring my knowledge, skills and commitment to
excellence to your company’s innovative environment.

My internship at PT. Benteng Multi Indotama for six months also afforded me
with the crucial skills to work with some of the best professionals in the Visual
Advertising, Merchandising, Creative visual to promote a product and product
illustration.

For additional details regarding my qualification and expertise, please review

my attached resume.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my application and I look forward to
hearing from you soon

Sincerely,

Ramadhani Aryatama

b. Generic Structure

Parts of a job application letter

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The following are the parts of an application letter as well as a brief
explanation of what we should write in each section.

Cover letter header:

Your Name

City, State | Contact Number | Email

Receiver's Name, Title

Company Name
Address

Date line:
Date line adalah tanggal ditulisnya surat, atau mungkin kita lebih
mengenalnya sebagai titimangsa.
Untuk penggunaan date line sendiri ada beberapa pendapat.

Ada yang menggunakan date line dan dijadikan bagian dari cover letter
header, dan untuk penempatannya sendiri ada yang di atas cover letter
header, dan ada yang di bawah cover letter header.

Kemudian ada versi lain dari penulisan date line yaitu yang menuliskannya
sebagai bagian terpisah dari cover letter header, dan ada yang tidak
menggunakan date line sama sekali.

Greeting:
Kita dapat menggunakan salam seperti Dear.

Contoh: Dear Mrs. Johnson, Dear Mr. Smith, dsb.

Kita sebaiknya menuliskan nama belakang dari si penerima surat dan

pastikan diakhiri dengan tanda comma.

Jika kita tidak mengetahui nama orang yang kita tuju atau HRD managernya,
atau siapapun yang bertugas merekrut pegawai baru, kita cukup menuliskan
salam seperti:

Dear Sir, (untuk laki-laki)

Dear madam, (untuk perempuan)

Jika kita juga bingung apakah orang yang menerima surat laki-laki atau
perempuan kita dapat menuliskan:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Paragraph 1:
Paragraf ini harus berisi tentang informasi diri dan posisi yang dilamar.

Paragraf ini juga harus menuntun pada paragraf selanjutnya dengan

menyebutkan qualifikasi yang dimiliki secara singkat atau kenapa kita tertarik
terhadap posisi yang dilamar.

Paragraph 2:
Paragraf ke dua berisi tentang qualifikasi atau keterampilan yang dimiliki.

Kita juga dapat menyebutkan prestasi yang pernah diraih untuk menunjukan
bahwa kita memang cocok untuk posisi yang dilamar.

Intinya adalah kita harus mempromosikan diri kita sebaik mungkin pada
paragraf ke dua.
Paragraph 3:
Paragraf ke tiga berisi sebuah penutupan. Kita dapat menyampaikan bahwa
kita memiliki qualifikasi yang sesuai untuk posisi yang dilamar.

Kita juga dapat menyertakan sebuah kontak sekaligus menunjukan bahwa

kita mengharapkan sebuah panggilan interview.

Dan yang terakhir ucapkan terima kasih.

Pada bagian akhir paragraf tiga biasanya kita menuliskan kalimat penutup,
kalimat penutup yang dapat kita gunakan seperti:

I look forward to your reply

Looking forward to your reply

I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience

I look forward to hearing from you soon

Closing and Signature: Tuliskan salam penutup, tanda tangan serta nama

lengkap pada bagian akhir surat lamaran pekerjaan.

Untuk salam penutup sendiri kita dapat menuliskan seperti contoh berikut:

Sincerely,

Yours sincerely,

Regards,

Best,

Yours faithfully,

Best regards,

Tips: Sebagai tips tambahan saat menulis surat lamaran

pekerjaan (meskipun pada akhirnya jika kita akan benar-benar melamar
pekerjaan, kita pasti mencari template yang sudah ada di Google 

Tapi untuk informasi tambahan sebaiknya kita tidak menggunakan singkatan

seperti:

Don't, I'm, Can't, Isn't, dsb.

Kita sebaiknya menulisnya dengan tidak disingkat seperti Do not, I am, Can
not, Is not, dsb.
 Dan yang paling penting pastikan kita menggunakan bahasa yang baik, sopan
dan formal.

Perlu diingat bahwa, ada banyak versi atau format penulisan surat lamaran
pekerjaan. Seperti ada yang menuliskan tanggal (date) ataupun tidak, ada
yang menuliskan penerima surat di sebelah kiri dan ada pula yang menulis di
sebelah kanan.

Kita tidak bisa mengatakan versi yang ini benar dan yang itu salah ataupun
sebaliknya. Karena setiap orang yang memberikan teori tentang format
penulisan surat lamaran mengklaim bahwa versi miliknya benar.

Daripada kita dipusingkan dengan hal-hal teknis seperti itu yang pada
kenyataannya seiring perkembangan zaman format penulisan surat lamaran
makin beragam dan makin unik, kita bisa cek sendiri banyak bertebaran di
internet berbagai macam template surat lamaran pekerjaan dengan format
yang berbeda-beda.

Jadi pointnya adalah kita hanya akan fokuskan pembahasan materi ini pada
bagian-bagian utama dari sebuah surat lamaran pekerjaan tersebut seperti
yang telah dijelaskan di bagian atas.

Selanjutnya, kita akan melihat beberapa contoh surat lamaran pekerjaan

untuk memberikan gambaran yang lebih jelas tentang bentuk surat lamaran
pekerjaan atau application letter.

c. Social Function
The main function of the job application letter is for the initial assessment of
whether the applicant is suitable for the position required and at the same time
written evidence that we are applying for the job.

Job applications also serve as a form of communication between applicants

and companies that contain information about applicants, qualifications held
and other information related to the job being applied for.

These are the main point of social function of application letter:

 As a written proof when applying for a job.
 As a means of communication.
 As a consideration for employee