Understanding Application Letter

Understanding Application Letter

Apakah di sini ada yang mau langsung bekerja setelah lulus sekolah? Kalau kalian ingin masuk di salah satu perusahaan, kalian harus membuat surat lamaran bekerja atau application letter untuk bisa bekerja di suatu perusahaan. Surat lamaran atau application letter atau cover letter adalah surat permohonan yang diajukan seseorang untuk melamar kerja di suatu perusahaan yang nantinya surat tersebut akan diterima oleh HRD ( Human Resources Development ) atau pimpinan dari perusahaan tersebut.

Apakah kalian tahu bagaimana caranya membuat surat lamaran? Kalau tidak, maka saya akan membagikan bagaimana cara membuat surat lamaran itu.

a) Definition

An application letter or cover letter is a letter that contains the experience and abilities possessed, and where he wants to apply to work in a company. This letter will later be given to company leaders or officers in the recruitment department.

b) Application Letter Structure

(1) Heading

(2) Opening Greeting

(3) Introductory Paragraph

(4) Highlighting Paragraph

(5) Closing Paragraph

(6) Complimentary Close

(7) Signature

c) Fixed Expressions

a. Heading

In this section job applicants need to write the date of the letter, address and personal contact, and company address. Example e.g:

Jakarta, 22 Juli 2021

Budi Catur

Jl. Sukajadi No. 8 B, Yogyakarta

Phone : +628-0000-0000

Mrs. Yanti

Human Resources Manager

PT. Gemilang Jaya Abadi

Jl. Cendrawasih No. 12 C, Jakarta

b. Opening Greeting

Opening Greeting really needs to be written to show respect. If you know the name of the HRD or personnel, then include the name. May use Hiring Manager or similar. Example e.g:

(a) Dear Mrs. Yanti

(b) Dear Hiring Manager

(c) Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms. ....

c. Introductory Paragraph

In opening the application letter, the applicant must attract the attention of the reader so that the entire letter is read. Include the following information:

(a) Indicate that you wish to apply for a position.

(b) Mention the position you want to apply for.

(c) Tell how the applicant found out about the job opening.

(d) Identify capabilities.

d. Highlighting Paragraph

This section is the core paragraph that contains the qualifications and special abilities you have which are of course related to the job you are applying for. Example e.g:

As a quality control inspector, I worked closely with the plant manager to improve quality and reduce costs. During my year in this position, my de partment was rated number 1 in quality, and costs were down 8 percent.

e. Closing Paragraph

Closing paragraph that contains a thank you to the company or recruiter for their consideration of the application you sent. Example e.g:

I hope you will take the time to view my resume. With my qualifications, I'm sure I can contribute to your company. Please contact me via number +628121111222. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration.

f. Complimentary Close

This section contains closing greetings. In this section you can explain that you hope to have further discussions about the job you are applying for.

g. Signature

Finally, you can close your letter with your signature and full name.

 

d) Sampel

 https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/how-to-write-a-cover-letter

 

e) Job advertisement

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f) Writing Job Application

Nah, kalian sekarang paham bagaimana cara membuat surat lamaran kan. Tentu saja masih banyak penataan model surat lamaran, tetapi yang terpenting struktur surat lamaran terpenuhi. Dan satu hal lagi, surat lamaran harus satu lembar tidak boleh 2 atau lebih.

Itulah tata cara membuat surat lamaran dari saya, maaf kalau ada kesalahan kata yang tidak dimengerti. Terima kasih sudah membaca di sini.

Reference:

https://www.ruangguru.com/blog/cara-jitu-membuat-application-letter-dalam-bahasa-inggris/

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/how-to-write-a-cover-letter