Warming Up

Click the link, watch the video then answer the questions below.

1. Can you explain the

phenomenon on the video? How do people apply for a job?
What do people2. need to apply for a job?
Is applying a job important for us?
5. Why should 3. people work?

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Activity 1: To make it easier in understanding application letter, let’s play this video and study ab

Source: https://youtu.be/irJT0nT-pYs

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Activity 2: Read the following texts. Then, compare the letters by completing the table that follo

Text 1
Housekeeper Vacancy in Hotel

Medan, January 5th, 2021

Attention to:
Head of HRD
PT Hotel Rajawali Indonesia
Katamso Street
Medan

Dear Mr/Mrs,
Based on the advertisement on jobstreet.co.id on January 3rd, 2021 about
the job as housekeeper in your hotel. So, I volunteered to fill the position.
I have completed my undergraduate program in the field of hospitality and
tourism at the school of tourism Jakarta, and I believe I have the ability required
for the job.
I am 22 years old and have worked in state owned companies. In addition I
also speak English well and am able to operate a computer and the internet
properly.
For your consideration, I have attached curriculum vitae. I am looking
forward to the interview so I can explain all my skills and abilities.

Your

sincerely,
Source: https://kotakpintar.com/contoh-surat-lamaran-kerja-bahasa-inggris/
Prabu Kencana
Text 2
Semarang, January 15, 2021

Resources Department
Manager Hotel Puri Mastika
Jl. Merdeka Raya
No.9 Semarang

Dear Sir/Madam,
I wish to apply for the position of administration staff that was advertised on
Suara Semarang, January 7, 2021.
I have two years of experience as an administration staff in a branch of
Tanggap Bantuan. While I work there, I have experience with many pattern
techniques. I am a productive employee. I also have a skill in using computer.
Your company has an excellent reputation so I am interested to join. I am looking
for new challenges in your company.
I enclose my curriculum vitae and other documents for your consideration. I
look forward to hearing from you and I am available for an interview.

Sincerely yours,

Imam Akbari
Source: https://visitpare.com/pojok-bahasa/contoh-surat-lamaran-kerja-dalam-
Sunaryo bahasa-inggris/
Text 3
Jl. Merdeka Raya No.
25 Semarang

February 24, 2020

Mrs. Duma
Sari Head of
HRD
PT Gundala Farma
Semarang Raya 23,
Street

Dear Mrs. Duma,

Accountant Cover Letter
Based on the advertisement in glassdoor.com on December 20th, 2020 there
is a job vacancy in your company as head accountant.
I believe that my three years of financial experience might be an asset to
your company PT Gundala Farma, in reaching your better performance.
I have completed my professional certification on tax after I graduated my
bachelor degree 4 years ago. I seek a great opportunity and strong identification
with a high mark. My experience in accounting in the previous company is like
how I’m fully responsible for the preparation in that company of monthly
consolidated financial statements such as for management and public reporting. In
addition the annual report to shareholders is one of my skills that I could.
So, I hope you will freely see my CV or to contact my email at:
bobbyfirmansyah@gmail.com or freely call me at 08113924999 (WhatsApp).

Sincerely,
Source: https://kotakpintar.com/contoh-surat-lamaran-kerja-bahasa-inggris/
Pay attention to the texts in Activity 2. Discuss with your friends and answer
the questions below.
1. Are the three text examples above having the same kind of genre? What are
they?
2. What is the social function of the three text examples above?
3. Complete the generic structure of the three text examples above.
No. Parts/Structures 1st Letter 2nd Letter 3rd Letter
Applicant’s
1
Address

2 Date

Employer’s
3
Address

4 Salutation

5 Subject

Introduction
6
Paragraph

7 Body Paragraph

Closing
8
Paragraph
Complementary
9 Close and
Signature

10 Enclosure
At the first meeting, you have studied the social function and generic structure of
job application letter and also the job vacancies offered.
Now, we practice to understand job vacancies and application letters so that in the
end of learning activities, you are able to write a job application letter that
matches the qualifications you have.
Well, to understand more, let's study the information in application letter.

Lets Read.
Try to read aloud while practicing your pronounciation. Then, read closely to
understand the letters.

Text 1
 Elizabeth Johnson
12 Jones Street, Portland, Maine 04101 · 555-555-5555 ·
elizabethjohnson@email.com
August 11, 2020

Mark Smith
Manager, Human Resources
Veggies to Go
238 Maine Street
Portland, Maine 04101

Dear Mr. Smith,

I was so excited when my former coworker, Jay Lopez, told me about your
opening for an administrative assistant in your Portland offices. A long-time
Veggies to Go customer and an experienced admin, I would love to help the
company achieve its mission of making healthy produce as available as takeout.
I’ve worked for small companies for my entire career, and I relish the opportunity
to wear many hats and work with the team to succeed. In my latest role as an
administrative assistant at Beauty Corp, I saved my employer thousands of dollars
in temp workers by implementing a self-scheduling system for the customer
service reps that cut down on canceled shifts. I also learned web design, time
sheet coding, and perfected my Excel skills.
I’ve attached my resume for your consideration and hope to speak with you soon
about your needs for the role.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth Johnson
Taken from Cahyana, Iksan. (2020). Modul Pembelajaran SMA Bahasa Inggris.
Kemendikbud.
 Text 2

John Donaldson
8 Sue Circle, Smithtown, CA 08067 · 909-555-5555 ·
john.donaldson@emailexample.com
August 14, 2020

George Gilhooley
Times Union
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield, CA 08065

Dear Mr. Gilhooley,

I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union.
As requested, I enclose a completed job application, my certification, my resume,
and three references.
The role is very appealing to me, and I believe that my strong technical experience
and education make me a highly competitive candidate for this position. My key
strengths that would support my success in this position include:
• I have successfully designed, developed, and supported live-use applications.
• I strive continually for excellence.
• I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers.
With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a comprehensive
understanding of the full lifecycle for software development projects. I also have
experience in learning and applying new technologies as appropriate. Please see
my resume for additional information on my experience.
I can be reached anytime via email at john.donaldson@emailexample.com or by
cell phone, 909-555-5555.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you
about this employment opportunity.

Sincerely,
John Donaldson
Taken from Cahyana, Iksan. (2020). Modul Pembelajaran SMA Bahasa Inggris.
Kemendikbud.
Great. As you become more skillful at practicing your pronunciation.
Generally, what information is in the letter? What are the differences between the
two letters? That's right, who wrote the letter, the person to whom it was
addressed and where the address was distinctly different. We precisely focus at
the beginning of the letter.
Let’s see and compare the two letters!

Text 1 Text 2
Elizabeth Johnson John Donaldson
12 Jones Street, Portland, Maine 8 Sue Circle, Smithtown, CA 08067 ·
04101 · 555-555-5555 · 909-555-5555 ·
elizabethjohnson@email.com john.donaldson@emailexample.com

August 11, 2020 August 14, 2020

Mark Smith George Gilhooley

Manager, Human Resources Times Union
Veggies to Go 87 Delaware Road
238 Maine Street Hatfield, CA 08065
Portland, Maine 04101

This information relates to:

 Full Name
 Phone Number
 Email
 Date
 Name of the hiring manager / their professional title
 Name of the company you’re applying to

Furthermore, if you want to know information related to how the applicant gets
information about job vacancies, positions to be filled, and the reason in applying
for a job at the company (The purpose of the letter). Let’s pay attention to the
opening paragraph of the letter below.

I was so excited when my former coworker, Jay Lopez, told me about your
opening for an administrative assistant in your Portland offices. A long-time
Veggies to Go customer and an experienced admin, I would love to help the
company achieve its mission of making healthy produce as available as
takeout.
Next, please pay attention to the paragraph below regarding to the information of
the experience and skills the applicant has.

I’ve worked for small companies for my entire career, and I relish the
opportunity to wear many hats and work with the team to succeed. In my
latest role as an administrative assistant at Beauty Corp, I saved my employer
thousands of dollars in temp workers by implementing a selfscheduling system for
the customer service reps that cut down on canceled shifts. I also learned web
design, time sheet coding, and perfected my Excel skills.

Let’s focus to the last paragraph if you want to know the information about
correspondence and further action for your application letter.

I can be reached anytime via email at john.donaldson@emailexample.com or

by cell phone, 909-555-5555. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look
forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity.

Warming Up

Click the link, watch the video then answer the questions
below. Have you ever seen the letter on
1. the video?
What kind of the letter?
2. Can you mention the important
3. things on the letter?
What is the most important
4. information on the letter?
How do you see that learning
5. this material is related in your
Source: daily life?

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Activity 1: Read the following application letters. Then, compare the language
features by completing the table that follows.

Text 1
Housekeeper Vacancy in Hotel

Medan, January 5th, 2021

Attention to:
Head of HRD
PT Hotel Rajawali Indonesia
Katamso Street
Medan

Dear Mr/Mrs,
Based on the advertisement on jobstreet.co.id on January 3rd, 2021 about
the job as housekeeper in your hotel. So, I volunteered to fill the position.
I have completed my undergraduate program in the field of hospitality and
tourism at the school of tourism Jakarta, and I believe I have the ability required
for the job.
I am 22 years old and have worked in state owned companies. In addition I
also speak English well and am able to operate a computer and the internet
properly.
For your consideration, I have attached curriculum vitae. I am looking
forward to the interview so I can explain all my skills and abilities.

Your sincerely,

Prabu Kencana

Source: https://kotakpintar.com/contoh-surat-lamaran-kerja-bahasa-inggris/
 Text 2
Semarang, January 15, 2021

Resources Department Manager

Hotel Puri Mastika
Jl. Merdeka Raya No.9
Semarang

Dear Sir/Madam,
I wish to apply for the position of administration staff that was advertised on
Suara Semarang, January 7, 2021.
I have two years of experience as an administration staff in a branch of
Tanggap Bantuan. While I work there, I have experience with many pattern
techniques. I am a productive employee. I also have a skill in using computer.
Your company has an excellent reputation so I am interested to join. I am looking
for new challenges in your company.
I enclose my curriculum vitae and other documents for your consideration. I
look forward to hearing from you and I am available for an interview.

Sincerely yours,

Imam Akbari Sunaryo

Source: https://visitpare.com/pojok-bahasa/contoh-surat-lamaran-kerja-
dalam- bahasa-inggris/
 Text 3
Jl. Merdeka Raya No. 25
Semarang

February 24, 2020

Mrs. Duma Sari

Head of HRD
PT Gundala Farma
Semarang Raya 23, Street

Dear Mrs. Duma,

Accountant Cover Letter
Based on the advertisement in glassdoor.com on December 20th, 2020 there
is a job vacancy in your company as head accountant.
I believe that my three years of financial experience might be an asset to
your company PT Gundala Farma, in reaching your better performance.
I have completed my professional certification on tax after I graduated my
bachelor degree 4 years ago. I seek a great opportunity and strong identification
with a high mark. My experience in accounting in the previous company is like
how I’m fully responsible for the preparation in that company of monthly
consolidated financial statements such as for management and public reporting. In
addition the annual report to shareholders is one of my skills that I could.
So, I hope you will freely see my CV or to contact my email at:
bobbyfirmansyah@gmail.com or freely call me at 08113924999 (WhatsApp).

Sincerely,

Bobby Firmansyah
Source: https://kotakpintar.com/contoh-surat-lamaran-kerja-bahasa-inggris/
 1st Letter 2nd Letter 3rd Letter
No. Questions
Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No
Does the letter use simple
1
present tense?
Does the letter use formal
2
language?
Did the applicant write the
3 subject line or title of the
position applied for?
Did the applicant state a
4 reason for being a good fit
for the position?
Did the applicant list job
requirements that he/she can
5
relate to his/her background
experience?
Does the letter write
6 politely, effectively, and
communicative?
Activity 2: In your group, read the following text and answer the questions below.
Then present to your class.

Terlampir pada Google Form dengan

link https://forms.gle/KjQVK9YXFs8jkqjy7
February 27, 2019

John Doe
Hiring Manager
Human Resource Department
Rad Works, Inc
123 rad Works Way
Sunny Valley, CA, 12345

Dear Mr. John Doe,

Digital Marketing Manager

After learning about your company’s unique approach to online marketing

from the June edition of Enterpreneur Magazine, I became very interested in
learning more about the position available within your organization, especially the
Digital Marketing Manager position. I love that your organization values client
privacy and fosters a team-building environment.
Please be assured that after you review my resume, you will find that I am a
well-qualified digital marketing specialist eager to successfully promote
campaigns that drive interest among potential buyers. With eight years of
advertising and promotional experience and five years as a social media specialist,
I am committes to providing the finest level of account management and
marketing solutions.
My high professional standards, excellent communication skills, and
enthusiasm are a perfect match for your organization. Last quarter, I had the
privilege of implementing a new and innovative marketing campaign that targeted
more than 50.000 potential clients. With a conversion rate 42%, the campaign
went off without a hitch. I believe my inventiveness would benefit your current
advertising campaign efforts.
I would very much like to be a part of your team. Please feel free to contact
me with any questions by phone at 123 456 7890 or by email at
sallysmith@gmail.com. I look forward to discussing this position and the
contributions I can make to your team structure.

Warm Regards,

Sally Smith
Source: https://www.dimensibahasainggris.com/2019/08/soal-application.html
Questions:

1. What is the job title?

2. Where did the applicant get the information about the company?
3. What is the writer’s reason of writing the letter?
4. Who wrote the application letter?
5. How many years of work experience does the applicant have?
6. How many skills does the applicant have? Mention them.
7. Do you think that the applicant is confident about his/her competence? How
do you know?
8. How can the employer contact the applicant?
9. Does the applicant want an job interview? How do you know?
10. What is the important language element from the text?