📄Application Letter📄

Application letter

Application letter is a formal letter written to apply for a job. An application letter is an important information and includes reasons for applying for the position. 

Generic structure application letter

1. Heading

You can write down detailed information about your identity. Like the name, the complete address includes the city, province and zip code, telephone number and email.

2. Inside addres

Includes the name of the recruiter, the position and the recruiter's full address.

3. Salutation (greeting)

Give greetings, for example dear Dr/ Mr/ Mrs. However, of you don't know the recruiter's name, you can write down "Deaing hiring manager". 

4. The body of letter 

The first paragraph can explain why you created the letter. Mention the job you applied for and where you found the job opening

The second paragraph should contain what you have to offer the recruiter, including your skills and work experience. Mention why you are the strongest candidate for the job.

5. Complimentary close

Contains a thank you to the recruiter.

6. Signature 

In polite language like regards or sincerely or write your name.

Example : 

  

Another example : 

Jakarta, February 4th, 2016

General Television and Radio. Inc.

Jln. Jendral Sudirman No 342

JAKARTA 14700

 Dear Sir,

I am writing this letter in response to your advertisement regarding Job Vacancy as General Manager published at Jakarta Post (January 28, 2016). I am interested in applying for that position. Please find attached files of my CV and other required documents.

I graduated from Esa Unggul majoring in Management in 2013 and has experience in working for two years. I am capable of operating Word Processor, Excel, PowerPoint, MYOB, ZAHIR and a little bit about PhotoShop. I am very flexible with anyone besides me. I am responsible for my job, reliable, independent, discipline, as well as humorous. I have proved that my work as an employee was excellent.

I hope that you will interview me to negotiate and investigate my skills and expertise as soon as possible.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Sincerely yours,

Romana Maya, S.M.