Application Letter

How to Make Appropriate Application Letter

Today’s job market is very competitive. Many people want to get employed. They are competing to get a job. It isn’t surprising to know that the number of unemployment is great. It is because from year to year, the numbers of job seekers grow rapidly. What should we do if  we want to apply for a job? Realizing the competitive job market today, you need to equip yourself with adequate skill and experience. It is a must in order to be competitive in tough job market today. In applying a job, you need to follow the manner and procedure of job application. You need to make preparation by composing some supporting documents. One of important documents to apply job is application letter. If you make your application letter, there are many things that you should concern. Through this article, you will know about how to write application letter in the right manner.


The competition is started from your application letter process. There will be other job applicants who write application letter for the same position as you. That is why; you need to be able to impress the employer through your application letters. Application letters is made in order to be called for interview. Write your application letter professionally.

There are three important parts of application letters. There are introductions, body, and the last part is conclusion. An ideal application letter is one page. It should be consist of 3 or 4 paragraphs of maximum. Your letter should be readable and easy to understand. You need to choose easy positive tone and avoid grammatical mistake in your application letter.

In introduction part, you need to state your position that you interest in and your reason to write the application letter. You also need to state about where you get the info of the job.
After finishing dealing with the introduction part, the second part is the body. In this part, you need to explain briefly about your skill and work experience. Choose the relevant skill and experiences for the position that you apply. You can state about your education background in this part. It should be written clearly and straight forward. 
The last part of application letter is the conclusion. It is the part where you state your desire to be called for interview. You can request an interview call via email or phone. You can state your interest in the job again in this site. Those are some guidelines to write professional application letter. 

Job Application Letter Example in English

Jakarta, May 27, 2012

To : Resources Department Manager
Hotel Jakarta Indah
Jl. Jakarta Indah No. 15
Jakarta


Dear Sir,

I wish to apply for the position of Accounting Staff that was advertised on Jakarta Pos, May 25, 2012.

I have over one year experience as an Accounting with PT. Pelayaran Nasional and have experience of a wide variety of pattern techniques. My computer skills are very good, and I have an excellent record as a reliable, productive employee.

I am looking for new challenges and the posistion of Accounting Staff sounds the perfect opportunity. Your organisation has an enviable record innovation in investor financial cosultant, and an excellent reputation as an employer, making the position even more attractive.

I enclose my CV for your inspection and look forward to hearing from you soon. I am available for interview at your convenience


Sincerely yours,

Rabbani

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Tegalasri No. 123 Bejen

Karanganyar

Central Java 57715

To : HRD PT. GLOBAL TIRTA FUTURES

Tanjung Benoa No. 55

Jakarta 10230

      Karanganyar, October 17th, 2010

MARKETING MANAGER

Dear Sir or Madam,

Having read your advertisement in Kompas, August 14th 2010, I would like to apply for the position of “Marketing Manager” in your company.

I am 26 years old man and I graduated from Civil Engineering Faculty, Tiga Februari University, Surakarta. I have experience for 3 years as a manager.

To complete requirements of the advertisement, I have enclosed my last photo, copies of my education certificates, copy of computer skill certificate, some certificates, and my work experience. I am ready to be placed everywhere. I would be very grateful if you would give me an opportunity for an interview.

Hopefully, you could consider my application and I am looking forward to having your response.

Sincerely,

                                                                                                                                                    Adinda