JOB APPLICATION LETTER

GRADE XII

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 Learning Objective

After learning this material, students are

expected to be able to:

1.Identify the social function, generic structure

and language feature of job application letter.

2.Write job application letter.

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 What is a job application letter?

A job application letter is a cover letter that

is written to the potential employer to
provide him/her with information about
qualifications, skills and experience of
applicant.

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The function of the application letter is to apply for a job and detail the skills, work ex
The function of the application letter is to apply for a job and detail the skills, work e

Social Function of Job Application

Letter

❑ To apply for a job and to tell the

detail skills, work experience and
responsibilities of the previous job.

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 The Generic Structure of Job Application Letter:

1. Applicant’s address (name, address, telp. Number, e-mail)

2. Date (tanggal surat)
3. Employer’s address (name, job title, company name,
company address)
4. Salutation (salam pembuka, dear …)
5. Opening paragraph (Explain the basic reason for the
application letter. What job are you applying for? When and
where did you see the position advertised? If it is not
advertised, state how you heard about the position)

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Closing
Yours sincerely

Signature
Your name

6. Body of the letter (Brief outline how your technical and transferable
skills match the position. Refer to any relevant qualifications you may
have and recent and prior employment experience that matches the role
you are applying for. Demonstrate confidently that your skills are
suitable for the requirement of the company. Outline any further skills
related to the position and how they are highly suitable for the role.
Mention you have a resume. Mention how your personal skills enhance
and support your technical abilities and state that you would highly
regard an opportunity to work for the company).
7. Closing Paragraph
State your availability for interview and include your contact number.
8. Closing
Yours sincerely
Signature
Your name

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 The Language Feature of Job Application
Letter:

1.The tone of the letter is formal.

2.Use present continuous tense, present tense,
past tense, and future tense.
3.Use correct punctuation.
4.Use verb to indicate action.
5.The language must be polite.
6.Enclose curriculum vitae
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 Example of
Curriculum
Vitae

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L/O/G/O

Thank You!

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