APPLICATION LETTER
APPLICATION LETTER
Definition
Application letter is a summary of your strongest and abilities that will be expanded in your resume or selection criteria. A letter of application typically provides detailed information on why are you are qualified for the job you are applying for. Effective application letters explain the reason for your interest in the specific organization and identify your most relevant skills or experiences.
Structure
1. First Paragraph: Why you are writing - mention the job you are applying for and where you found the listing.
2. Middle Paragraph(s): What you have to offer the employer - mention why your skills and experience are a good fit for the job.
3. Last Paragraph: Say thank you to the hiring manager for considering you and note how you will follow up.
How to Write Application Letter
a) Pecifically state what it is that you are applying for or interested in applying for (e.g., the position, appointment, student or other visa, extension on a deadline, loan, credit card, etc.).
b) Identify the reason that you are applying. Be as specific as possible.
c) Give the reasons that you feel you merit or qualify for the position or object/thing you are applying for, if applicable (e.g., your goals, experience, qualifications or accomplishments, positive traits, and so forth).
d) Identify what you hope to accomplish by sending your letter and the action you would like the recipient to take.
e) Indicate the date by which you would like a response to your letter or by which you would like the action to be taken.
f) Refer to any other documents you have included with your letter, such as application or other forms,letters of recommendation, resume, examples of your work, etc.
g) Include a request for any information you would like to be sent, if applicable.
h) Include your contact information, such as e-mail address or phone number where you can most easily be reached and the time(s) when you available for calls, etc.
i) Close your letter by sincerely thanking the person for his/her time or for any assistance he/she can give you.
Function
a) To make the employer interested and call the writer for an interview
b) To apply a job to a person or company
c) To provide information on your skills and experience
Sample
I. Block Style
II. Indeed Style
III. Semi Indeed Style
Job Advertisement
Semarang, February 11th, 2023
Attention to :
Human Resources Department
PT. Pola Dwipa
Jl. Kaliwiru, Semarang
Dear Sir/Madam,
Based on the information I obtained from the official website of PT Pola Dwipa, that your company is looking for a Drafter. I intend to apply for this position.
The undersigned bellow :
Name : Clara Gita Alviana
Address : Jl. Mawar Indah
Place, Date of Birth : Semarang, March 6 st, 2005
Gender : Female
Phone Number : +62812-8888-0000
Recent graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Arsitect from Padjajaran University. My specialization is Arsitect Construction. I consider myself that I have qualifications for this position. I have some computer skills, like using Autocad,and Skecthup software. I like to learn something new and I can work effectively under pressure.
As a consideration, I enclose my:
1. Copy of Bachelor Degree (S-1) Certificate
2. Copy of Academic Transcript
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Copy of KTP
5. Copy of Indonesian Police Sertificates (SKCK)
6. Recent photograph, size 4×6
Thank you for your attention and I am looking forward to an opportunity to work with you in the future.
Best Regards,
Clara Gita A.
MY CV
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