Lesson 1 Application Letter Mariana Ulfa.pptx

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1. APPLICATION LETTER English Language 4

2. Application letter ? A letter of application, also known as a  cover letter , is a document sent with your  resume  to provide additional information on your skills and experience to get a job you wish.

3. Business letter Company Address Your Address Greeting Content________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Closing Signature

4. Company Address Y our Address Greeting Content__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature

5. GUIDELINES A letter of application should be … Length : not more than one page long . Format :   single-spaced with a space between each paragraph. Use about 1" margins and align your text to the left, which is the standard alignment for most documents . Font:  Use a traditional font such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri. The font size should be between 10 and 12 points.

6. THE FORMAT Header Salutation/ greeting Introduction Body Conclusion Closing Signature

7. Header Your Contact Information Your Name  Your Address  Your City, State, Zip Code  Your Phone Number  Your Email Address Date Employer Contact Information Name  Title  Company Address  City, State, Zip Code

8. Salutation Follow the salutation with colon or coma, a space, then write your first paragraph of your letter. General Salutations for Cover Letters - Dear Hiring Manager - Dear Human Resources Manager - Dear Sir or Madam, - Dear Mr or Mrs

9. Introduction The introduction is the most important part of the letter. Begin by stating what job you are applying for. Explain where you heard about the job, particularly if you heard about it from a contact associated with the company . for example : I am writing in response to your advertisement in the Jawa Post for a Staff Administration. Briefly mention how your skills and experience match the company and/or position; this will give the employer a preview of the rest of your letter .

10. Body Should be used to answer any questions your employer might have about how you feel that your education, background job, your past experiences and your specific skills required for the job you are seeking . You must pay attention to : Find out what the employer is looking for. Use the general word or everyday terms. Don’t forget to mention your non-technical experiences. Make sure that you have a good characters or a specific skills.

11. Conclusion Say thank you to the hiring manager for considering you and note how you will follow up. You must sound confident and let the company know where you can be reached. End it with good statement, for example: I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your consideration. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about my qualifications or training.

12. Closing Follow the closing with a comma, a space, and then your name and your contact information, if you're sending an email message. For example : Best regards, Your Name Your LinkedIn Profile URL Your Email Address

13. Sincerely Sincerely Yours Regards Best Regards, Kind regards Yours truly Most sincerely Respectfully Respectfully yours Faithfully Yours We can also use :

14. Signature Simply just do your signature and write your full name under it. For email just write your name under the closing.

15. CONTENT STRATEGIEST Address readers needs rather than your own . Couch it in terms of what you can do for them and for their organization. Remember: you know you need them, but they need to see why they need you. Provide specifics , details , and examples . Avoid self- congratulatory statements , like say ‘ I am sure that your company will … ’ Sound interested . Avoid negatives , too close, or too ‘ cute ’.

16. Example of an Application Letter

17. Header Salutation Body Introduction Signature Conclusion Closing

18. Emailed Application Letter Follow the employer's instructions on how to submit your cover letter and resume. You should not write anything less than a detailed cover letter focused on why you are a good match for the job you are applying for. When applying for employment via email, copy and paste your cover letter into the email message or write your cover letter in the body of an email message. If the job posting asks you to send an attachment, send your resume as a PDF or a Word document. Some employers do not accept attachments.So , paste your resume into your email message. Use a simple font and remove the fancy formatting.

19. Example of Emailed Application Letter Dear Hiring Manager, I read your job posting for the Store Manager position with interest. I can offer XYZ Company: - Over five years of retail management experience - Ability to effectively hire, train, and manage staff - Payroll management, scheduling, reports, and inventory - Extensive work with visual standards and merchandising high-ticket items In addition to my extensive retail experience, I have excellent communication skills. I always maintain a gracious and professional manner when communicating with people, including customers and store staff. My broad experience and range of skills make me a superior candidate for this position. My resume, which is below, provides additional information on my background and qualifications. I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible to arrange time for an interview. Thank you for your consideration. Paul Jones Email Address ======== Paul Jones Resume Paul Jones 6 Pine Street Arlington, VA 12333 555.555.5555 (home) 566.486.2222 (cell) [email protected] Experience __________ Education __________ Additional Skill __________

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21. 1. What is the position offered? 2. What are the requirements? 3. Is there any company name, company address, phone and email? 4. What are the job descriptions? (responsibilities) 5. Write THE FIRST PARAGRAPH of your application letter! ( mulai dr header)

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