APPLICATION LETTER

What is an Application Letter?

Part 1

Also known as a cover letter, an application letter is a summary of your strongest and most relevant skills and abilities that will be expanded in your resume or selection criteria. It introduces you to potential employers and highlights your suitability for the position you are applying for.

All written applications should include an application letter. In many cases, your application letter is just as important as your resume. It is unlikely that your resume will be read if your application letter doesn't make a good first impression.

What to include

At the top ↑:

Name and address of company / organisation you are applying to

The date, eg. 26 September 2016

A formal greeting using the appropriate title and name of the addressee, e.g. Dear Ms Smith, NOT Dear Sarah. It is always best to address your letter to a specific person. If the name is not provided in the job ad, phone the organisation and ask receptions for the name and title of the addressee. Use Mr/Ms if you are unsure of the title, not Mrs/Miss. Use ‘Dear Sir/Madam’ only if you are unable to find out.

A heading with reference to the job under application, e.g. Re: Application for [name of position], reference number (if applicable)

At the bottom ↓:

An appropriate 'sign-off', e.g. Yours faithfully,

Your name and contact details (address, phone number(s), email address)

Structure

An application letter can be structured into 3 parts:

Introduction

The beginning of your application letter should include:

The position you are applying for

Where you saw the job advertisement

A sentence or 2 about why you think you are a great fit for the role and the organisation

Body

The body of the application letter is where you 'sell yourself. It should address the key requirements stated in the job ad, describing how you have the required qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.

Identify keywords, phrases and skills mentioned in the ad and focus on emphasising your strengths in these areas. It isn't necessary to include everything mentioned in the job ad. Instead, focus on three to five of the most important elements.

Points to remember:

Keep to one theme per paragraph and support your claims with examples.

Write persuasively

Explain why you are interested in the position or working for the company / organisation

State the value you will bring to the position

Identify how your achievements and skills qualify you for the role

Conclusion

At the end of the letter:

Refer to any attached documentation, including your resume

Express interest in further discussing your application and the available position in an interview

Indicate your availability for an interview and your contact details

Sign off with with 'Yours sincerely' (or 'Yours faithfully' if you addressed the application to Dear Sir/Madam)

Part 2

application letter function

The function of the application letter is to explain the skills, work experience, and responsibilities of the previous job in detail. In essence, the contents of the body cover letter are shorter, while the job application letter is more detailed.

the structure of the application letter

In general, the structure of the application letter is divided into the head of the letter (mailing address, return address and date of the letter), opening greeting, body of the letter, and closing. In the application letter, job applicants must also describe their identity as well as their abilities and express interest in the position applied for.

Linguistic Elements of a Job Application Letter

1. Use standard letter forms.

2. Use good and correct language.

3. Use polite words.

4. Use clear, concise, concise, informative, and targeted introductions.

5. Completing the letter section with the letter language norms.

Part 3

Reihan Radiansyah

DKI Jakarta

Telephone number(s)

reihanradiansyah2004@gmail.com

Today's date

Your addressee's name

Professional title

Organisation name

Mailing address

 

Dear Mr/Ms [last name],

RE: Application for [job role], reference number [number]

Start your application letter with a statement that establishes a connection with your reader. Briefly say what job you are applying for and where you saw the job advertisement.

The mid-section of your application letter should include short paragraphs that make relevant points about how your qualifications and skills make you a good fit for the position. You should not summarise your resume. You may include bullet points here. Choose some qualifications, skills and experience that really target the position you are applying for. Do not go overboard and save information for the interview.

Your concluding paragraph should instigate the reader to contact you for an interview. Refer to any attachments added to your application. Show appreciation for consideration and say thank you.

Yours sincerely, 

Your name

(Include your contact details here if you do not add them at the top of the letter)

example of application letter structure

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Part 4

Conclusion

To conclude, application letter is a letter to express your interest in applying for a job. The opening usually starts with a sentence like ' I am writing to apply for the post of 'Editor' in your company as advertised in (name of media you see the vacancy ad) on (the date of the media, especially the printed one when they published the vacancy ad). The content normally includes the information which shows your match to the requirement, education, experience and the reason for choosing such job plus the reason why they should hire you). The closing ends with the statement on the necessary attachments and expression on looking forward to the next update on the process