APPLICATION

LETTER
What is a job application letter?
• An application letter, also known as a cover letter is a
document with your resume to provide additional
information about your skills and experience to an
employer.
• The functions of job application letter is intended to
provide detailed information on why you are a qualified
candidate for the job.
• The letter should highlight your achievements and skills,
helping to get the attention of the hiring manager or
recruiter responsible for reviewing applications.
Writing Guidelines for Job Application Letters

 Length: A letter of application should be no more than one page long.

 Format and Page Margins: A letter of application should be single-
spaced with a space between each paragraph. Use about 1" margins
and align your text to the left, which is the standard alignment for most
documents.
 Font: Use a traditional font such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri.
The font size should be between 10 and 12 points.
What to Include in Each Section of the Letter
 Heading
A letter of application should begin with both your and the employer's contact information (name,
address, phone number, email) followed by the date. If this is an email rather than an actual
letter, include your contact information at the end of the letter, after your signature.
Example header:

Your name
Your physical address
Your phone number
Your email address

Date

Name of hiring manager or supervisor

Title of hiring manager or supervisor
Company name
Company physical address
What to Include in Each Section of the Letter

 Salutation
This is your polite greeting. The most common salutation is "Dear
Mr./Ms." followed by the person's last name.
In your research, try to find the name of the person
reviewing applications for the job. Address your letter to
this person with a common business greeting, such as
“Dear Mr./Ms.” and their last name. If you’re not sure of the
name or gender of the individual reviewing your
application, you can use the generic “To Whom It May
Concern” or “Dear Hiring Manager.”
Body of the letter

 In the first paragraph, you'll want to mention the job you are applying
for and where you saw the job listing. Include your interest in the
role and briefly state the main experience or qualification
you have that makes you a good fit.
Example: “I saw the posting for the Marketing Intern role
on my university’s online job board and I am very interested
in the role. I am in my final year of earning my bachelor’s
degree in marketing with a minor in communications, so I
feel my educational experience has prepared me to work in
a fast-paced marketing department like the one within your
organization.”
Body of the letter

 The next few paragraph(s) are the most important part of your letter.
Your letter should highlight your experience,
qualifications and skills, positioned in a way that aligns
with the company’s goals and mission.
As you’re writing your job application letter, consider how
you can incorporate aspects of your personality. A friendly
and engaging letter is likely to appeal to the reader,
especially when they can get an idea of how well you might
fit with the team.

example, in the situation mentioned above, explain in your

letter you are good at connecting with children or how you
value community spirit.
Body of the letter

 The last part of the body of the letter

Before you sign off on your letter, express your appreciation
to the hiring manager for reviewing your letter and
considering you for the position, so expressing your
gratitude for that time spent is a polite and professional
way to close the document.
Example: “I appreciate the time you have taken to review
my application letter. Since you likely received a number of
applications and letters for this open position, I am
extremely grateful for the time you have spent reading
about me and what would make me a good fit for this role.”
 Complimentary Close
Sign off your email with a polite close, such as "Best" or
"Sincerely," followed by your name , include your
signature above your typed name.
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Elizabeth Johnson
12 Jones Street
Portland, Maine 04101
555-555-5555
elizabethjohnson@emailaddress.com
August 11, 2020
Mark Smith
Human Resources Manager
Veggies to Go
238 Main Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Dear Mr. Smith,
I was so excited when my former coworker, Jay Lopez, told me about your opening for an administrative assistant in
your Portland offices. A long-time Veggies to Go customer and an experienced admin, I would love to help the company
achieve its mission of making healthy produce as available as takeout.
I’ve worked for small companies for my entire career, and I relish the opportunity to wear many hats and work with the
team to succeed. In my latest role as an administrative assistant at Beauty Corp, I saved my employer thousands of
dollars in temp workers by implementing a self-scheduling system for the customer service reps that cut down on
canceled shifts. I also learned web design, time sheet coding, and perfected my Excel skills.
I’ve attached my resume for your consideration and hope to speak with you soon about your needs for the role.
Best Regards,
CURRICULUM VITAE
 Personal Details adalah berisi tentang informasi pribadi (identitas diri) seperti nama lengkap,
alamat, tanggal lahir, nomor telepon, sampai email yang dapat dihubungi.

 Education Details adalah berisi tentang riwayat pendidikan kalian. Mulai dari awal pendidikan
sampai pendidikan terakhir yang sudah ditempuh.

 Certificates adalah berisi tentang keahlian yang kalian miliki juga sangat penting untuk
dicantumkan sebagai pendukung cv kalian. Semakin banyak skill dan kemampuan yang dimiliki,
semakin tinggi juga kemungkinan perusahaan akan mempertimbangkan lamaran kalian.
Diharapkan kemampuan harus sesuai pada posisi pekerjaan yang kalian lamar.

 Job Experiences adalah berisi tentang pengalaman kerja yang pernah kalian jalani. Sama seperti
skill, pengalaman kerja merupakan poin penting yang akan menjadi pertimbangan perusahaan
juga. Logikanya, semakin banyak pengalaman kerja, maka semakin banyak keahlian yang dimiliki.

 Personality adalah poin yang berisikan karakter pribadi kalian seperti hobi yang disukai.
 CURRICULUM VITAE
 PERSONAL DETAILS
Name : Denny Wicaksono
Date of birth : June 20th, 1997
Gender : Male
Address : Agrowisata 1 Street, Kemiling, Malang (65158)
Marital status : Single
Religion : Islam
Nationality : Indonesian
Phone : (0341) 11335522
Cellphone : 082191910022
E-mail : dennyW@gmail.com
 EDUCATION DETAILS
2000 – 2006 State Elementary School 2 Malang
2006 – 2009 State Junior High School 7 Malang
2009 – 2012 State Senior High School 1 Malang
2013 – 2017 Computer Engineering Department, Universitas Malang
GPA 3.50 (scale 4)
PREDICATE Cumlaude

 JOB EXPERIENCES
May 2014 – May 2016 Software Engineering at PT. Sejahtera

 SKILLS
Internet marketing
Programming (Java, C++, Android, PHP, HTML)
Database (SQL)
Microsoft Office
English (Active)
 PERSONALITY
Honest, kind, hardworking, diligent, tolerant, ready to work with a team, disciplined, and
responsible.

This I declare that the information above is actually made and provided here by me, all in good
faith.

Sincerely,

(Denny Wicaksono)
THANK YOU