Application Letter

by Rahma Donawanti, S.Pd

Application Letter also known as 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.

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

 First Paragraph: Why you are writing – mention the job you
are applying for and where you found the listing.
 Middle Paragraph (s): What you have to offer the employer
– mention why your skills and experiences are a good fit for
the job.
 Last Paragraph: Say thank you to the hiring manager for
considering you and note how you will follow up.
The Generic Structure
 The applicant address
 Date
 The name of the Manager of the company
 The name & address of the company
 Salutation (Dear madam / Sir)
 Opening of the letter
 Fisrt paragraph (has been explained before)
 Middle paragraph (content)
 Last paragraph (has been explained before)
 Closing (Name & Signature)
 Attachment
 The 4 things you should include in a
Job Application Letter
 1. A powerful OPENING STATEMENT that
grabs the attention of the hiring manager.
 2. The skills and qualities you have that MATCH
the job description.
 3. Why You Want to Work for Their Company.
 4. How you will ADD VALUE to their
organization.
TIPS for writing Application Letter:

 Keep it to just one side of A4.

 Include your email and telephone
within the letter.
 Carry out a spell check for errors.
 Send the letter via email and post.
Mr. William Chan
Personenel Manager
Wong and Lim Consulting
PO Box 583, Kwai Chung
Kowloon

Dear Mr. Chan,

I am writing to apply for the post of Management Trainee, which was advertised on the
Student Affairs Office notice board of the Hongkong Polytechnic University on 1 March 2005.
My working experience at Lucky Star Garment Manufactory Limited improved my leadership
skills, communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. I have fluent spoken and
written English. I also have fluent spoken and written Mandarin, and can therefore work in
mainland China.
Currently I am studying a B.A. in Management at the Hongkong Polytechnic University,
graduating in 2005. Subjects which I am studying that are relevant to the post of Management
Trainee include Operations Management, Human Resources Management, Accounting,
Marketing and strategic Management.
During my studies I have had the post of Executive in management Society. While leading
and organizing Management Society. While leading and organizing Management Society
activities I have improved my ability to lead and supervise subordinates effectively, ability to
work under pressure and ability to work in a team environment.
Working for Wong and Lim Consulting appeals to me because it has a good reputation and
it provides excellent training. Your organization produces a high -quality service, and I can
contribute to this with my leadership skills and my ability to work under pressure.
I am available for interview at any time. I look forward to meeting you.

Yours sincerely,
Wong Wai Man Wilfred
Excl : Resume
 (1]HIIRAGI SHINOA
JL.
Karadenan No. 3

Bogor

(2) Indo Karlo Perkasa

Jl. Bogor-Jakarta

Cibinong, Bogor

 (3) 18 January 2021

 (4) Dear Sir or Madam, /Dear Hiring Manager, / Dear Recruiting Manager,

(5 )Body of letter

First - Based on The advertisement in Kompas, 17 January 2021, I would like to apply the position of the secretary in your Company.

- I am writing in response to the advertisement posted in Kompas 17 January 2021 for the position of secretary.

Second (Sell yourself) I am a recent graduate from SMKN 1 Cibinong and my majoring is Technic Machine in 2021. I can …….. I can …… I
can…..

Third I look forward to an opportunity to discuss my potential contribution to your maternal newborn team. I can be reached at (phone
number n email address

(6) Regards, /Best

regards, /Sincerely, /Yours sincerely,
HIIRAGI
SHINOA
(7) Enclosure/encl
 (1]

The name n address of the applicant

(2]

The name n address of the company

 (3)

Date

 (4)

Salutation

(5 )Body of letter

First paragraph

Second paragraph (Sell yourself) I can …….. I can …… I can…..

Third paragraph
(6)

Complemantary close

HIIRAGI SHINOA

[7) Enclosure/Encl
THANK YOU