APPLICATION LETTER

APPLICATION LETTER

# DEFINITION OF APPLICATION LETTERS

Reporting from the Cambridge Dictionary, an application letter is a letter that you write to a company when you are applying for a job. A job application letter is a letter written to a company when someone applies for a job. The letter is addressed to the part of the company that will select the application letter, usually the human resources department or Human Research and Development (HRD). Through application letters, the company will know about the applicant's identity and qualifications, as well as the position to be applied for. Usually a resume or CV is included to provide details about the applicant's abilities and experience.

# THE OBJECTIVE/ FUNTION OF WRITING APPLICATION LETTERS

According to Colorado State University, its main objective is to get the applicant in the door for an interview and must be written well enough to attract the attention and interest of the person with the power to recommend or grant one. The main purpose of an application letter is to give the applicant an opportunity for an interview, it must be written well enough to attract the attention and interest of the person authorized to recommend or grant it. In short, an application letter can make the company interested in inviting us to the next stage of job recruitment, such as an interview or written test. 

# THE STRUCTURE IN APPLICATION LETTERS

A. Opening

Applicant information, namely basic information about the sender of the letter. It contains the full name, contact, and address.

- Date, namely the date on which the letter was written.

- Recipient information, namely information about the recipient of the letter. The contents are in the form of the recipient's name, position in the company, company name, company address, and company contact.

B. Body

-Introduction. Fill in your full name, current position (fresh graduate or work), what position you are applying for, and where did you get the locker info.

- Self promotion. It's time to promote yourself as a suitable candidate for the position. This section consists of:

- Skills. Mention any abilities you have while working or in an organization.

- Achievements. Write down the achievements that have been achieved, but don't be grandiose. Just tell me about the obstacles you have faced in your previous organization or job, and how to overcome them. Also write down the most doing the best in what way.

-Experience. Write down previous work or organizational experiences.

-Value to the company. Describe what you can give the company to achieve its goals. This point can make companies interested in job applications.

C. Conclusion

In this section, write a conclusion of what you want from writing the job application letter. Conclusion consists of:

- Expectations. Close the letter by stating the expectations of the company you are applying for. Hope to be contacted back to proceed to the next stage.

-Willingness to work. Show a willingness to be dedicated to the company.

D. Closing

This is the very bottom of the letter. In closing you need to give

- Sign off. Can write “Sincerely,” or “Yours sincerely”

- Signatures. Write signature under sign off. After that, write a clear name under the signature.

Attachments. After everything I wrote above is in order, attach your CV via attachments to send to the company.

# EXPRESSION / SENTENCES

1. Return Address

• Name, address of the Applicant: (St, for Street, Rd  for Road, Sq for Square, Pl for Place, Ave for Avenue) 

2. Letter Head/Heading

• Place and Date (where and when it is written)

3. Inside Address 

• Name, Company and Job title (If any), Address, and postal code of the recipient

4. Greeting / Salutation 

• Dear Mr.Smith / Dear Human Resource Manager/ Dear Sir / Madam  (Unknown name)

5. Introduction / Opening

• Your Purpose, Position to apply, Source of the Information, your Interest.

6. Body / Content of the Letter 

• Experience. Qualification, Personality, Appreciation.

7. Closing

•  Expectation for being called, contact number / email.

8. Complimentary Close and Signature 

• Short closing and signature

# SAMPLE OF APPLICATION LETTERS

1. Block Style

Source: https://studylib.net/doc/8821354/sample-1--application-letter--full-block-format-

2. Indented Style

Source: https://www.artofmanliness.com/skills/how-to/how-to-write-a-letter/

# FINDING JOB ADVERTISEMENTS APPLICATION LETTERS BASED ON THEM

# WRITING APPLICATION LETTER

Fasya Yudita Salsabila

Semarang 

February 24, 2023

 

Mrs. Dhila

Head of HRD

PT. FFA COMPANY

Kedungpane, Mijen

Semarang 

 

dear mrs. Dhila

I want to apply for a job as “Interior Design” after I saw an advertisement on Instagram @archi_design. I have the ability according to the position required by PT. FFA COMPANY.

I am 24 years old and graduated from the Universitas Diponegoro majoring in Architecture. I have work experience as a drafter for two years at PT ARKONIN. I mastered several applications that might be suitable in this section, namely AutoCad and SketchUp.

For consideration, I will attach a CV. I am very happy if you give me the opportunity to work at PT. FFA COMPANY.

 

Thank you for your attention

 

 

                 Sincerely

 

Fasya Yudita Salsabila

 

# THE CV