Application Letter
A. SUMMARY OF THE MATERIAL
Job Vacancy
A job
vacancy is defined as a paid post that is newly created, unoccupied,
or about to become vacant:
•
for
which the employer is taking active steps and is prepared to take further steps
to find a suitable candidate from outside the enterprise concerned; and
• which the employer intends to fill either immediately or within a specific period of time.
Job Vacancy Examples:
Application
letter is formed of:
•
Cover
Letter:
This is what we call application letter in Bahasa Indonesia. It actually is
only the cover or introduction of the CV. It describes the CV in paragraphs.
•
Resume
(CV)
What are in a cover of an application Letter
1) Letter Head: your address.
2) Date line: the date you are writing the letter.
3) Inside Address: the company’s address.
4) Salutation: greeting.
For example:
-Dear Sir,
-Dear Madam,
*Remember: put comma (,) after the greeting.
5) Subject: the Job Position you
want to apply.
6) The body of the letter: the paragraphs
you are telling about your interest and your qualification.
The Content of the Body of an application Letter:
a. Paragraph 1
The company’s information,
your excitement of the position.
b. Paragraph 2
Show your qualification,
explain why the company must hire you.
c. Paragraph 3
Restate that you are a perfect candidate, invite the
interviewer to contact you.
7) Complimentary: Give compliment and appreciation.
8) Signature: Put your signature.
B. EXERCISE
Application Letter Format
|
Letter
head |
|
|
Date
line |
April 2010 |
|
Inside
address |
PASSANA PONG |
|
Salutation |
Dear Ms. Pong: |
|
Subject |
- |
|
The
body of the letter |
I am a Communications
graduate of the University of the Philippines-Diliman with several years of
working experience gained from some of the Philippines’ reputable private
firms, a non-governmental organization, and government. I am writing to apply for
the position of Executive Assistant advertised on jobstreet.com.ph on 10 May
2010. This position particularly interests me because it would enable me to
make full use of my administrative and organizational skills. I have
well-developed written and oral communication skills that can be very useful
in carrying out the duties for the above-mentioned position. On top of these
competencies, I adhere to a work ethic and can effectively interact with
people across all levels of the organizational structure. I believe I can be
an asset to your organization. My resume is enclosed
with this cover letter. It shows my overall expertise and experience in the
field. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my suitability for the
position and comply with your other requirements. I can be contacted during
working hours at (632) 857-0100 local 1101. |
|
Complimentary |
Thank you very much. Sincerely, |
|
Signature |
ADE IWAN |
The
Body of The Letter
|
The
company’s information and your interest |
I am a Communications
graduate of the University of the Philippines-Diliman with several years of
working experience gained from some of the Philippines’ reputable private
firms, a non-governmental organization, and government. I am writing to apply for
the position of Executive Assistant advertised on jobstreet.com.ph on 10 May
2010. This position particularly interests me because it would enable me to
make full use of my administrative and organizational skills. |
|
Your
qualification |
I have well-developed
written and oral communication skills that can be very useful in carrying out
the duties for the above-mentioned position. On top of these
competencies, I adhere to a work ethic and can effectively interact with
people across all levels of the organizational structure. I believe I can be
an asset to your organization. |
|
Restatement
and invitation to contact you |
My resume is enclosed
with this cover letter. It shows my overall expertise and experience in the
field. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my suitability for the
position and comply with your other requirements. I can be contacted during
working hours at (632) 857-0100 local 1101. |
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