An 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.

A letter of application typically provides detailed information on why you are qualified for the job you are applying
for. Effective application letters explain the reasons for your interest in the specific organization and identify your
most relevant skills or experiences.

Your application letter should let the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should
select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up.

As with all cover letters, a job application letter is divided into sections:

 The heading. The heading should include your name and contact information, the date and the company
name and address.
 A greeting addressed to a specific person, if possible.
 The introduction, which should include why the applicant is writing, mention the job you are applying for and
where you found the listing.
 The body, which discusses your relevant qualifications and your past experiences.
 The close, which thanks the reader and provides contact information and follow-up details.
 Your signature to end the letter.
 Look at the example below!
Nurul Anwar
Jl. Bumi Halim, No. 12, Jakarta
10928
086912345678
nurul@ruangmail.com

Heading
5 November 2020

Novita Sari
Human Resource Manager,
RuangKoran
Jl. Sapta Raya, No. 150, Jakarta
21097

Dear Novita Sari, Greeting

I am excited to be applying for the Junior Journalist Role at your company. After reviewing
your job description, I believe that I am the perfect candidate for the position. I have been
writing news articles since I was in high school and I was also the leader of my school's The Introduction
journalistic organization. In addition, I have been interested in RuangKoran since it won
the Most Creative Publication Award last year. I am certain that I can collaborate with your
editorial team and further develop Indonesian creative media.

I am a recent high school graduate and currently, I am in my first semester of college in

Media and Communication major at Brahmana University. I graduated from high school
with a high distinction due to my high exam scores and my extracurricular achievements. I
gained my journalistic experiences in my school's student newspaper. I started as a field The Body
reporter, in which I learned valuable skills, such as developing detailed articles and
maintaining a resourceful knowledge in news topics. Later, I was promoted to the editor
role, where I managed my team in producing creative content. Under my leadership, our
newspaper won the award for the Best Student Newspaper in the state for two years in a
row. I am confident that my proven skills will help me to contribute to RuangKoran's
success.

I look forward to having a discussion about the job in an interview. I hope that my skills The Close
and experiences will bring value to RuangKoran in the future. Thank you for your time and
consideration.

Sincerely yours,
Signature
Nurul Anwar
 Identify the structure of this following letter! Look at the example above!

Lee Jimenez
483 Apple Street
New York, NY 10001
(212) 555-8965
Lee.jones@email.com

September 15, 2019

Sarah Jenkins
Recruiter
Rogers Consulting
901 Main Street
New York, NY 10001

Dear Ms. Jenkins,

I am reaching out to you regarding the posting for the human resources consultant
position I found on Indeed.com. I have a great interest in this position and would
appreciate your consideration as a candidate for the role.

In my previous experience, I worked in human resources departments to provide

support across several different industries. I have worked in my current role as a
human resources generalist for the past four years. Prior to this job, I worked as a
human resources assistant for two years, which shows my ability to advance in my
career.

I have a strong passion for helping others, which is why I have found such
fulfillment in human resources, providing support to my fellow employees and
assisting them in ways that benefit them both personally and professionally. I also
enjoy looking for solutions to common HR problems, which I feel would be a great
asset in the position with your company. Since this consultant position works
directly with multiple clients, assisting them in their human resources needs, I
believe my innovative nature and strong skill set will help me succeed.

I have strong communication skills, which are vital to success in the HR field. I also
have a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Arizona State University.
Throughout my education, I worked with skilled human resources professionals
who have shared their insights and experience with me. Some of my strongest skills
include my ability to increase employee retention through the improvement of
company culture and to develop training and education programs to ensure all
employees have access to the information they need to succeed and comply with
legal requirements.

I appreciate your time in reviewing this letter and hope to hear from you in regard
to the next steps in the hiring process. If you have any questions or need any
additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Lee Jimenez