Ayo Belajar Menulis Application Letter

Hai pengelana literasi!

Bagaimana kabar kalian? Semoga selalu baik dan bahagia ya!

Oh ya, apa kalian tahu? Ternyata menulis Application Letter itu mudah dan menyenangkan loh! Asal kalian tidak pusing duluan. Nah, langkah pertama kalian harus tahu terlebih dahulu bagaimana sih fungsi dan struktur kalimat yang digunakan.

Pertama kita akan melihat bagaimana sih Function-nya.

1.      Function

The purpose is to improve your probabilities of be for interviewed. So, you will get the job.

Berikutnya kita masuk ke Part of the Letters-nya. Apa saja itemnya? Minimal ada 8 yang harus kalian tulis.

2.      Parts of the Letters

             1)    The sender’s address
       2)    Date
       3)    The addresses
       4)    Salutation
       5)    Opening paragraph
       6)    Content/ text body
       7)    Closing paragraph
       8)    Enclosure

Kemudian, kita akan menulis Expression/ Sentences yang digunakan dalam membuat application letter. Paling tidak, ada 4 hal yang harus kalian tahu. Contohnya seperti berikut :

3.      Expression/ sentences used in the letter

             a.  Opening

a)      Dear Sir/ Madam,

b)      Dear Sirs,

c)      I wish to apply for the post of…which you advertised in…on…

d)      I wish to apply for the post of…which you advertised in…on…

e)      I am writing in response to your advertisement posted on…

f)       I refer to your advertisement in…dated…

g)      I read your advertisement for an experienced…in the…issue of…with great interest.

h)      I have pleasure in applying for the advertised position, as…

i)       I would like to apply for the position of…

j)       Currently I am working for… and my responsibilities include…

             b.  Reasoning

a)      I am particularly interested in this job, as…

b)      I would like to work for you, in order to…

c)      My strengths are…

d)      I would say that my only weakness / weaknesses are… But I am looking to improve in this / these area/s.

e)      I would be well suited to the position because…

f)       Although I have no previous experience in…, I have had…

g)      My professional qualifications / skills appear to be well suited to your company’s requirements.

h)      During my time as ..., I improved / furthered / extended / my knowledge of…

i)       My area of expertise is…

j)       In addition to my responsibilities as..., I also developed…skills.

              c.  Skills

a)      My native language is…, but I can also speak…

b)      I have an excellent command of…

c)      I have a working knowledge of…

d)      I have …years’ experience of working…

e)      I am an experienced user of…

f)       I believe I possess the right combination of...and…

             d.  Closing

a)      I am highly motivated and look forward to…

b)      I would welcome the opportunity to discuss further ...

c)      Thank you for your time and consideration.

Setelah belajar menyusun part of job application letter, selanjutnya kita akan melihat contoh job application letter dibawah ini.

 

Source: https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/cvs-cover-letters/architect-cover-letter

Yuk, kita belajar menulis berdasarkan job advertisement berikut.

Source: https://www.its.ac.id/interior/job-vacancy-apylo/

Taraa… Job application kita sudah jadi deh!

Ternyata menulis itu menyenangkan ya, tidak terasa kita sudah diakhir pembelajaran ini. Dan…Sampai jumpa lagi di materi menyenangkan selanjutnya! Bye-bye!