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


  1. 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).

  2. The Salutation

  • Dear Sir

  • Dear Madam

  • Dear Mr. Alvin

  1. 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.

  1. Complimentary Close ( Salam Penutup)

Contoh:  as : Best / Sincerely / Sincerely yours / Faithfully / Respectfully yours, followed by your name.

  1. 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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