Job

application
letter
XII MIPA 5
Members of the
group
Muhammad Andi Alfian S
Fahmi Al Fakih
Apriya Ilyas
Firjatuliah
Fitri Nur Hayati
Scaffolding:
1. Sociafunction
2. text
structure
3. The element
of language
 Sosial Function
Creates a positive impression about the suitability of the applicant with the job being
applied for
The social function of a job application letter is to apply a job to a person or a company
writtenly, completed with structure and formed In official style with build positive image
of applicant for the suitabiility of a job being applied with the qualifications someone
possesses.
The applicant is suitable with the job being applied, because she has met the criteria
listed in the job advertisement, both in terms of identity, educational background, and
experience. Where she is a pleasant and kind person, highly educated in nursing and also
quite experienced because she has worked in several places and has been a volunteer
Text structure
Structure of job application letter
 Place and date
Place and date made by the applicant which as
evidence that the application letter is writed on
certain date. Placed at the very top right of the
letter/the first part of the letter.
Ex : Parepare 06th 2020
Recipient and
Address
The recipient's address, also called the inside
address, includes the name and address of the
recipient of your letter. It may be omitted in
informal and social semi-formal letters. For other
letters, type it two lines below the date.
 Greeting
The letter opener after the "Recipient and
address" structure. Contains a formal greeting
that creates a general statement describing the
applicant.
 Conten of
letter
After the "greeting" structure, the "content" structure is
written. The contents are stating the intent and purpose of
writing an application letter and displaying the skills of the job
applicant so that the recipient of the letter can find out about
the job applicant.
 Closing
In a job application letter, the contents of the cover must
show the applicants enthuasiam for the job to the intended
agency. In the closing of the letter, contains gratitude, hope
to be accepted, and also the applicant's contact which can be
in the form of email or telephone number.
 Signature and
Full Name
Signature and full name are the last structure on a job
application letter. This signature is in the lower-right
corner of the letter, then your full name is written below it.
Signature or initial is handwritten, sometimes given a
specific writing style of a person's name or other
identification mark written on a letter as a proof of identity
and willingness. The signature acts as a seal
 The element of
language
Speech, word stress, intonation, speeling,
punctuation and handwriting and the
Appropriate phrases and relationship between a job applicaton letter
and information related to identity,
vocabulary educational background or work experience in
accordance with the context of its use
 Appropriate phrases
and vocabulary
Closing
in this section we can write that we are looking forward to the chance to meet a recruiter in person at the
next recruitment stage.

Here are the phrases we can put in the closing section:

Thank you for your time and consideration. I would welcome the opportunity to talk more about the position
with you personally.

Final Greeting Phrase

Yours faithfully, Yours sincerely, Respectfully yours, Sincerely,
Best regards,

Content of Letter
In this section, we can mention the reasons
why we deserve the job.
We can also share our abilities, experiences
and achievements related to the job we are
applying for. The English phrases that we can
use in the contents of the cover letter
Greeting
Start the cover letter with the phrase "dear"
followed by the recruiter's greeting or name.
Example: Dear Sir, -> if the recruiter is male and
we don't know the name Dear Madam, -> if the
recruiter is a woman and we don't know the name
rried woman and we know her name. Example: Dear
Miss. Parker, Dear Ms. (Name), -> if the recruiter
is a woman whose name is already known and we
don't know her marital status. And so on.
Speech, word stress, intonation, spelling,
punctuation, and handwriting
A standard letter form;
The standard form of a letter here is to use standard and formal word so that the letter can be easily understood by the reader
because this letter is a formal letter.
Good and Correct Language:
writing a job application letter must use good language rules such as writing detailed sentences, third person pronouns, use of
punctuation marks (.) and commas (,). All of these things must be clear and must comply with linguistic principles.
Completeness Of The Elements Of The Letter:
The elements of the letter must be complete and welll structured so that the letter can be easily understood
Delivery Of Signs Of Intent and Purpose In The Contents Of The Letter: In the body of the letter, it must clearly state the intent
and putpose of the applicant who wants to apply for a job, including the position he or she wants to apply for
The Foreword Is Clear, Concise, Informative, and To The Point: The point here is that when writing the cover word on a job
application letter, you shouldn’t be wordy because it will cause the reader to get dizzy. Therefore the preface must be informative
and to the point.
Thank you
is any question?