STUDENT WORKSHEET

School : SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Seputih Banyak

Subject : English
Class / Semester : XII/Odd
Material : Application Letter
 Time Allocation : 6 x 45 minutes ( 3 Meeting)

Basic Competencies Indicators

3.4 Analyzing the social function, text 3.4.1. Identifying written text in the form of a job
structure, and linguistic elements of a application letter.
job application letter, according to the 3.4.2 Answering written text questions in the form
context of its use of a job application letter.

4.6 Prepare a job application letter, with 4.6.1 Compile a job application letter based on the
pay attention to social functions, text text structure and linguistic elements that are
structure, and linguistic elements correct and in context.
correct and in context 4.6.2 Write a job application letter based on text
structure and linguistic elements that are
correct and in context

Learning Objectives

1. Through observing / listening to teaching materials from PowerPoint, as well as discussions and group
work, students can identify written text in the form of a job application letter.
2. Through discussion and group work and Power point shows about the Appication Letter, students can
answer written text questions in the form of a job application letter.
3. With the application letter text presented through Power point, searching for content on the internet
students can compile a job application letter based on the text structure and linguistic elements that
are correct and in context.
4. Through discussion and question and answer, as well as through exploration on the internet, students
can write job application letters based on text structure, and linguistic elements that are correct and in
context
 Student Worksheet

Activity 1

Instruction:

Observe the pictures below

 Activity 2

Instruction:
Read the text carefully
Discuss the following questions with your friends

Lilis Handayani (1)

Jl. A. Yani 389
Surabaya, 65151
 April 19, 2009

Mr Frank Peterson, Personnel Manager (2)

Jeans and Co.

Jl. Raya Pandan 186

Pandan Pasuruan, Jawa Timur, 98502

Dear Mr. Peterson: (3)

(4) I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for a local branch

manager, which appeared in the Jawa Pos on Sunday, June 15. As you can see
from my enclosed resume, my experience and qualifications match this position's
requirements.

(5) My current position, managing the local branch of a national shoe retailer, has
provided the opportunity to work under a high-pressure, team environment, where
it is essential to be able to work closely with my colleagues in order to meet sales
deadlines.

In addition to my responsibilities as manager, I also developed time management

tools for staff using Access and Excel from Microsoft's Office Suite.

(6) Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to
personally discuss why I am particularly suited for this position. Please call me
after 4.00 p.m. to suggest a time we may meet. I can be reached via telephone
number 031-858564 or by email at lilish@yahoo.com. 
lilish@yahoo.com

Sincerely, (7)

Lilis Handay
 Questions Answer
What type of the text is?

What do you think this text

about?
Why do you think people write such a text?
Will you someday write the
same kind of text?

Activity 3

 
Text structure Instruction:
Please read the application letter written by Lilis Handayani once again carefully.
Notice the numbers given. Match the number with the parts of application letter.

No Parts of the Application Letter

1 Opening paragraph Signature
2  Applicant’s address Closing paragraph Company’s address 
3 Salutation
4
5
6

7 Middle paragraph
 Activity 4

Instruction:

Work in group consists of 4-5 students.

Discuss the parts of application letter with your friends.
Complete the table based on the information from the text.

Application letter 1

Yogyakarta, December 9th 2017

 Attention To : Human Resources Department

PT. Arfa Media
Jalan Kebon Agung
123 Yogyakarta

Dear Sir/Madam,
I have read your advertisement at Tribun Jogja and found that your company is looking
for employees for Engineer position. And I believe it is fit with my background
educational as Computer Engineering.
My name is Paijo, I am twenty three years old. I am a fresh graduated from
Computer Engineering Department UTY on November this year. My specialization in
Engineering Physics is hardware specialist. I consider myself that I have qualifications
as you want. I have good motivation for progress and growing, eager to learn, and can
work with a team or by myself. Beside that I have good command in English both
spoken and written.
With my qualifications, I confident that I will be able to contribute effectively to your
company. Herewith I enclose my :

Copy of Bachelor Degree (S-1) Certificate

Academic transcript
Curriculum vitae
Recent photograph with size of 4×6

I would express my gratitude for your attention and I hope I could be the part of
your company.
Sincerely,

Paijo
 Application letter 2

Jakarta, 19 January 2015

To:
Unitama Megatrading Corp
Human Resources Department
Puri Kembangan Street Kav.102
Jakarta Barat

Dear Sir,

I know that Unitama Megatrading Corp. is one of the biggest retail product distributors
in Indonesia, and I am sure it would be an excellent career opportunity to join in and
work for this respective company. I would like to apply for direct marketing and sales
officer position in your company. I am in good health, willing to work, fast learning, and
work well with others. I have my own vehicle, driving license A and C. Also, I have
good communication skill and speak English fluently both oral and
written.

I was graduated from Akademi Manajemen Perusahaan (AMP) YKPN Yogyakarta,

majoring in Marketing Management in December 2003, and have been working for
Pratama Corp Retails in sales and marketing department since January 2004. I believe
my 2 years experience in this related field would be useful for me to contribute your
company better.
I would greatly appreciate an opportunity to convince you that my services would be an
asset to your company. I assure you that a high level of efficiency would be applied to
any assignment given to me.

I hope my qualifications and experiences merit to your consideration. Thank you for
kind attention, and I am looking forward to your reply.

Yours Faithfully,

 Abdul Malik
 Application letter 3

Rachel Venya

Jakarta, June 22th2015

PT Indonesia Raya
Jln. Raya Sudirman 578
Jakarta Pusat

Dear President of PT. Indonesia Raya,

I have read your job vacancy in Jakarta Post June 18 th 2015 that your company is
looking for some employees to hold some positions. Based on the positions that
you offer, I am interested to apply in Sales and Marketing Operation
position,considering my background education as Marketing.

My name is Rachel Venya, I am a fresh graduate from University of Indonesia,

Faculty of Economic and Business, majoring in Marketing, with total GPA 3.80 of
4.00. I consider myself having the qualifications you seek.

I have a good motivation for progress and growing, I’m eager to learn, and I can
work with team or individual. Beside that, I possess adequate in Public Speaking
and have good command I English (spoken and written).

With my qualifications, I am sure that I will give a great contribution for your
company. Here, I enclose my:

1. Copy of Bachelor Diploma and Academic Transcript.

2. Curriculum Vitae
3.Recent Photograph 4×6
4.Certificate of Public Speaking and Certificate of English Proficiency (TOEIC)

Thank you for your consideration. I am looking forward to hearing you soon, to
discuss further about my abilities.

Sincerely yours,

Parts of Application
No.Letter Information

1.Sender address

The address of the

2.company senders are writing to

3.Salutation
 4.Opening paragraph

5.Middle Paragraph/ Body

Closing paragraph
6.

Signature
7.

Activity 5

Reading Comprehension
Instruction:
1. Work in group consists of 4-5 students.
2.Answer the following questions.

George Smith HR Manager

XYZ Company
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield,CA 08065 Dear

Mr.Smith,

I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union.
As requested, I am enclosing a complete job application, my certification, my resume,
and three references.
The opportunity presented in the listing is very interesting, and I believe that my
strong technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate
for this position. The key strengths that I possess foe success in this position include:
 I have successfully designed, developed, and supported live use applications.
 I strive for continued excellence.
 I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers.
With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have full understanding of the full
life cycle of a software development project. I also have experience in learning and
excelling at new technologies as needed.
Please see my resume for additional information my experience.
I can be reached anytime via email at john.donaldson@emailexample.com or my
cell phone, 909-555-4321.
 Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you
about this employment opportunity.
Yours sincerely,

John Donaldso

Questions:
1. Who wrote the letter?
2. Whom is the letter addressed to?
3. How did the sender know about the vacancy?
4. What does John not enclose?
5. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
6. What academic degree does John have?
7. How many ways can the company contact John?
8. What does John expect after sending the letter?
9. What kind of job do you think will suit John best?
10. What will John probably do for next two weeks?
 Activity 6

Rewrite the application letter below in order to make it well arranged

1. Rewrite the application letter below in order to make it well arranged

I am writing to apply for the sales executive position advertised in

SuaraPerubahan yesterday. As requested, attached please find my A
complete resume and recent photograph of mine.

Sincerely B
yours,
FeliksDiansy
Mr. Sukamdani C
Apika Plaza Ltd., Jalan A. Yani 25,
Sukamakmur 65126

I am looking forward to having interview with you and I can be D

contacted at Felixdian@gmail.com or 081233929223.

E
Lilies Handayani

Jalan Candi 25 Malang 65154 F

I believe that I have all of the qualification needed for the job I
graduated from a reputed college 3 year. I can speak English and G
Indonesian fluently and I am very skillful in using computer. My
previous experience as a sales executive in a stationary company
is suitable for the position.
 Activity 7

Compose an application letter based on the advertisement below. Choose of it.