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Basic Competence:
3.4 Menangkap makna secara kontekstual terkait fungsi social, struktur teks, dan
unsur kebahasaan teks khusus berbentuk surat lamaran kerja, yang memberikan
informasi amtara lain jati diri, latar belakang Pendidikan/pengelaman kerja.
4. 4. Menyusun teks khusus surat lamaran kerja yang memberikan informasi
antara lain jati diri, latar belakang Pendidikan/pengalaman kerja, dengan
memperhatikan fungsi social, struktur teks dan unsur kebahasaan, secara benar
dan sesuai konteks.
Indicators:
3.4.1 To find out some specific information from application letter.
3.4.2. To analyze the social function, generic structure and language features of
application letter.
4. 4. 1 To write an application letter well
Pre-Test
See the picture! 1. What is the purpose of
the announcement?
2. What are the
requirements needed?
3. What do we do if we
want to fill one of the
positions ?
4. If you are a Senior High
School Graduation, Can
you apply your
application letter there?
5. If you want to find more
information about the
job vacancy, where will
you get it?
Defeniton
Application letter or A Cover Letter is a Letter of Introduction
that highlights your key of accomplishments and fit for the job
opening. A cover letter adds focus to your resume.
A. Resume is a document which include education, experience, skill and
accomplishments that is used to apply for jobs.
B. CV (Curriculum Vitae) is an-depth document that can be laid out over
two or more pages and it contains a high level of detail about your
achievements, a great deal more than just a career biography.
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The Goal of Writing Application Letter:
A. To Provide detailed information on why you are qualified candidate for the
job.
B. To let the Employer know:
1. What position you are applying for.
2. What makes you a strong candidate.
3. Why they should select you for an interview.
4. How you will be followed up.
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Before writing your Application Letter,
REMEMBER:
B. Consider what
A. This letter is making a
information you want to
case for your candidacy
include.
for the position.
C. Highlight your most
relevant skills, experiences
and abilities.
Parts of application letter
Text Structure: 1. Your Address & date
2. The address of the company you are writing to. Use
complete title and address; don’t abbreviate.
3. Always make an effort to write directly to the person in
charge of hiring (Salutations)
4. Opening Paragraph (Contents) :
Specify which job you are applying for; to inquire whether a job position is
opened; question the availability of an opening.
5. Middle Paragraph(s) body (Qualifications &Experience):
To highlight your work experience which most closely matches the
desired job requirements presented in the job opening advertisement. Do
not simply restate what is contained in your resume but give strong
reasons why you are suited to the position.
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6. Closing Paragraph :
To ensure action on the part of reader. To ask for an interview
appointment time. Make it easy for the personnel department to
contact you by providing your contact number and email address.
7. Always sign the application letter.
(“Enclosure” Enclosure indicates that you are enclosing you
resume.)
to m ake i t :
H ow
I. Heading :
a. Sender address
b. Date
c. Company address
II. Salutation :
• Dear Mr/Ms. (Last Name)
III. Body of Application Letter :
• What position you are applying for, why the employer should
select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up.
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V. Experience :
Describe your experience and how long your experience, also
the place
Next
VI. Qualification :
• Mention your qualification and mention specifically how your
qualifications match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are
interpreting your resume, not repeating it.
VII. Wrap up :
- Conclude your application by thanking the employer for considering
your position, include your information on how you will follow-up.
VIII. Closing :
Sincerely, Faithfully and your signature.
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For Example : commonly application letter
Jl. Danau Toba Sender Addres
Medan 20222
November 12th , 2022 Date
Human Resources Manager
PT. Telkom Company Address
Jl. Jendral Sudirman 25
Bandung
Dear Sir/Madame Salutation
I read your advertisement on Kompas 7th November, 2022 edition and I would like to
apply for the position you offered. Body of Application Letter
Example
I was graduated from Telkom University Bandung on 2019, majoring in Graphic
Design. I have 2 years working experience in Graphic Design department at PT. Trans
Media, Successfully handling the graphic design for its several top rated magazines such
as HAI, Gadis and Cosmopolitan. Education & Experience
Enclosed are my resume and my recent photograph. I will appreciate an interview
opportunity where I can convince you that my service will be an asset to your company. I
hope my educational background and excellent achievement on current works merit to
your consideration. Wrap up
Thank you for your kind attention, I am looking forward to your reply.
Sincerely Closing
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Cindy Tasya Sembiring
Application Letter formally in Indonesia especially for being a
civil servant or work in Indonesia’s company
The example of CV found now
HOMEWORK!
Write an application Letter based on the
job vacancy & resume given Choose
one of the job vacancies that is suitable
with the resume (CV)
Some tips when you want
to have an Interview:
Tell me about yourself:
A. Start with your name.
1 B. Give your place information.
C. Education in short.
D. Job experience if any.
E. Family details in short.
Some tips when you want
to have an Interview:
Why You should be hired:
A. Share your knowledge.
2 B. Skills related to the job.
C. Work experiences.
D. Career Goals.
Some tips when you want
to have an Interview:
Why do you want to do work there:
3
A. Tell them what you like about the
company.
B. Relate it to your long term career
goals.
Why are you looking for a job change:
4 A. Thanks explain what you learn from the
past.
B. Share your reason for job change.
C. Relate to career goals.
What are your career
5 goals:
A. Short term goal.
B. Long term goal.
What are your strengths :
A. Adaptation D. Fast Decision Making
6 B. Honest E. Self Motivated
C. Optimistic F. Hard Working
D. Flexibility
Why are your salary requirements :
A. Never share your salary requirements as a fresher.
7 B. Experience candidate can share their expected
salary.
C. Always say yes as per the company norms for the
job.
Do you have any question to be asked:
A. Express Thanks. D. Transport
8 Facility
B. Job timing. E. Timing Period
C. Overtime allowance. F. Job location
What are your weaknesses :
A. Sensitive E. Trust people very quickly.
9 B. Impatient
help.
F. I can’t say no when someone asks for
C. More talkative G. Get nervous when talk to strangers.
D. Straightforward H. Take decision very quickly.
