APPLICATION LETTER

Definition of application letter:

 An application letter is a formal letter written to apply for a job.
An application letter explains why you are qualified for the position and should be
selected for an interview. It also includes reasons for applying for the position.

The purposes / social functions of application letter:

1. To apply for a job to a person or a company
2. To make the employer interested and call the applicant for an interview.

Format/ Generic structures of application letter:

1. Applicant’s address
2. Date of letter
3. Employer’s address
4. Salutation
5. Opening paragraph
6. Body of letter
7. Closing paragraph
8. Closing
9. Signature

1. Applicant’s address: Alamat pelamar

 Your name : Karin Geraldine
 Your address : Jl. Proklamasi No.1 Palembang
 Your phone number : 081265789090
 Your email address : karingeraldine@gmail.com

2. Date : Tanggal
 British style : July, 1st 2020
 American style : 1 July, 2020

3. Employer’s address : Alamat penerima

 Employer’s name : Mr. Amir Wijaya
 Job title : Personnel Manager
 Company’s name : PT. TeknoKomp
 Company’s address : Jl. Veteran No. 17 Palembang
 Zip code : 34252

4. Salutation : Salam pembuka

 Dear Sir,
 Dear Madam,
 Dear Mr.Wijaya,

5. Opening paragraph : Paragraf Pembuka

It mentions the job you’re applying for and where you saw the
job listing

I am writing to apply for the Computer Programmer position

advertised on Asia Job Hunter website on June 9, 2020. As
required I enclose my CV, recent photograph, scan of ID card,
and education certificates for your review.
 6. Body of letter :
It tells what employers were seeking, and how you could meet their
needs. You can share those relevant details on your experience and
accomplishments

I am female, 19 years old. I graduated from Vocational High School 2

Palembang majoring in Networking and Computer Engineering. I
consider myself that I have qualifications as you want. I was on Job
Training as database administrator to put my knowledge and skills into
practice at PT IndoComp in Palembang.
I have good motivation for progress and growing, eager to learn,
hardworking able to work under pressure and can work with a team or
by myself. I am able to operate computer and install MS. Operating
Systems on Laptop/Desktop. I have a good English skill in spoken and
written.

7. Closing paragraph : Paragraf penutup

In this paragraph, you can say thank you to the employer and you can
also offer follow up information.

I look forward to discussing job position and my qualification with you

in more detail. I am available to talk at your convenience. I can be
reached anytime by phone at 081265789090 as well as email at
karingeraldine@gmail.com . Thank you so much for your time and
consideration.

8. Closing : Penutup
 Yours sincerely,
 Yours faithfully,
 Respectfully,
 Sincerely,

9. Signature : Tanda tangan

 Karin Geraldine

Enclosure/ attachment: Lampiran

1. Resume/ Curriculum Vitae : Daftar riwayat hidup
2. Identity card : Kartu tanda pengenal (KTP)
3. Recent photo : Foto terbaru