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What’s on This Chapter?

Language
Elements Feature
Application of Application
of Application
Letters Letters
Cultural Awareness
Letters
 Application Letters
 Written to apply for a job.
 Should be typed, not more than one side of A4.
 Should refer to the job title and reference.
 Should refer to the most relevant parts of the
résumé.
 Application Letters
To write a perfect application letter, you
should:

 begin with your contact information at the top;

 write the name of the employer;
 write the date in the letter;
 state the position for which you are applying to;
 tell why you want the job and why the job would be
suitable for you;
 summarize your strengths and any particular
qualifications;
 include the most relevant aspects of your career;
 explain how you can contribute to the company.
 Speculative Letters and Cover Letters
Speculative Letters Cover Letters

 Sent as part of speculative application together  Accompany an application form or a

with a résumé résumé for a job vacancy advertised

 Sound positive and enthusiastic  A great chance to sell yourself

 Cover the kind of work you’re looking for, the  Cover the kind of work advertised, the
reason why you want to work for that company reason why you are applying to them, why
and why you are suitable, and the relevant the job interests you, and why you want to
skills, experience, and personal qualities work for that company

 Make your résumé and application worth

 Tailored to the specific company
reading

 Addressed to a named individual  Emphasize your positive sides

 Offer a number of options and write that you  Highlight your enthusiasm and suitability
are open for an interview invitation for the job
Elements of Application Letters
Date date of the letter

name of the company being applied to,

Name of the company full name of the hiring manager, street,
address, city/state, zip code

the title of position applied, reasons for

Position to apply being a good fit for the position

a brief description of the applicant’s

Background background related to the job
requirements for the position applied for
(cont) Elements of application letter
Closing statement a positive and polite close

a greeting
Closing

official signature
Signature

Name full name

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 Language Features
PUNCTUATION

September 20, 2018

Open punctuation is used with no commas or
Personal manager
full stops for date and address.
Sri Ayu, Sri Ayu & Co
GPO BOX 345
Singapore

Dear Sir/Madam: Salutation with a colon.

Language Features of Application Letters
To tell facts about the applicants
Simple Example:
present tense Although I don’t have a lot of practical
experience in the field of advertising, my
past work experience shows that I am
able to learn fast from experienced staff.

To tell applicant’s previous experiences

Past tense
Example:
In my previous job as a salesgirl, it was
necessary to be able to handle customers’
complaints
Job Application Letter
Read the following text.
Answer the following questions based on the
previous text.

1. Who was the application letter addressed to?

2. Who wrote the letter?
3. Why did the applicant write the letter?
4. What position did the applicant apply for?
5. How did the applicant get the information about the job
vacancy?
6. What is the applicant’s educational background?
7. How did the applicant gain his practical automotive skills?
8. What is the applicant’s competence?
9. Why does the position suit the applicant?
10. What is the applicant ready for?
 Complete the following letter with suitable words.

a. vacancy b. under pressure c. chance

d. Personnel Manager e. sincerely f. requirements
g. graduated h. hardworking i. proficient
j. transcript k. skills l. vacant
 Resumes/CV
What is the difference?

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