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 is Social Function of Job Application Letter?
A letter of application, also known as a cover letter is a document sent
with your resume to provide additional information about your skills
and experience to an employer. The letter of application is intended
to provide detailed information on why you are a qualified candidate
for the job.
To apply a job or to attract the attention of an employer
The Structure of a Application Letter?
A cover letter is comprised of several sections: your contact information, a salutation, the body of the cover letter, an appropriate closing, and a signature.
Review the structure of a cover letter, what to include in each part, and examples.
Application Letter Sample
1. Cover Letter Header
This section usually contains the sender's name, city, country, phone number, email, recipient name, company name and address.
Example:
Najendra Gaskara
Bon, South Sulawesi, Indonesia | 08672937xxx | necerzbone@gmail.com
Grand Duke
PT. New English Course
Jl. Musi River
2. Date Line
This section contains the date the letter was written. Usually placed above the header or below the header. Use of date is mandatory. Some include the date and some don't.
3. Greetings
The greeting that is often used is "dear". In writing, the author should include the last name of the recipient and put a comma.
Example:
Dear Mr. Najendra,
Or it can be replaced with Dear Sir, (for men) and Dear Madam, (for women) or you can also write Dear Madam or Sir, (if you don't know the gender)
4. Paragraph One
This paragraph contains personal information as well as the position/position chosen.
5. Paragraph Two
In the second paragraph the author lists his personal skills and achievements to ensure that the author is suitable for the position.
6. Paragraph Three
In this section, the writer reassures the recipients that the writer has the appropriate qualifications for the chosen position and hopes to be called for an interview.
7. Closing and Signature
Include closing greetings (accompanied by a comma), signature and full name. Examples of closing greetings: sincerely, regards, your faithfully, etc.
Note :when writing a cover letter, avoid making abbreviations or using non-formal sentences such as I'm, I'll, I can't, etc. It is best to use polite and non-offensive language.
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