Definisi, Tujuan, Struktur, Ciri Kebahasaan Application Letter
A. Definition
Mengutip Career Trend, an application letter is merely another name for a cover letter, the official business letter often included with a job application and/or resume and sent to a prospective employer. (Application letter adalah nama lain dari cover letter, surat bisnis resmi sering disertakan dengan lamaran pekerjaan dan/atau resume dan dikirim kepada calon pemberi kerja)
B. Communicative Purpose
According to Colorado State University, its main objective is to get the applicant in the door for an interview and must be written well enough to attract the attention and interest of the person with the power to recommend or grant one.
C. Generic Structure
Heading: A letter of application should begin with both you and the employer's contact information (name, address, phone number, email) followed by the date).
The Salutation
Dear Sir
Dear Madam
Dear Mr. Alvin
Body of the letter
a. Opening paragraph
Berisi maksud pelamar berupa posisi yang diinginkan sesuai lowongan yang dipublikasikan/tersedia
Contoh :
I am writing to apply for the.....
I wish to apply for the position as a ….
I am interested in applying for ….
b. Middle paragraph
Menceritakan secara ringkas tentang pengalaman/pendidikan/keterampilan/kelebihan yang pelamar miliki
c. Closing paragraph
Bagian yang berisi harapan untuk mendapat perhatian
Contoh
I hope my qualifications and working experiences could be your consideration and look forward to your reply.
I am very much willing to come over for a personal interview with you anytime during office hours
If you need any further information, you may contact me at 047.791.2991. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Complimentary Close ( Salam Penutup)
Contoh: as : Best / Sincerely / Sincerely yours / Faithfully / Respectfully yours, followed by your name.
Signature(Tanda Tangan)
D. Language Feature
Application letter menggunakan :
Present Tense
Future tense
Menggunakan Action Verbure
E. Example of Application Letter
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