Brilio.net – In simple terms, an application letter is also called a job application letter. Usually application letters are used to apply for jobs and are official. It’s not surprising that companies that open job vacancies ask applicants to attach an application letter.
No less important than a CV or resume, an application letter is also important as a document that provides personal information about an applicant which is then checked and re-checked by the company’s personnel or HRD. Therefore, it is very important to study application letters and make them as attractive as possible.
Application letters can be written in Indonesian or English, depending on the job application letter you are sending. Making an application letter is quite easy. You only need to look at this article to see examples of good and correct English application letters.
So, for those of you who are confused about preparing an English application letter, here is an example of an English application letter and its translation so that it is easy to understand as collected from various sources, Thursday (16/11).
Pengertian application letter
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An application letter is a letter written to apply for a job at a company. An application letter or job application letter is an official letter that contains information about the applicant’s self, qualifications, motivation and reasons that are appropriate for the job being applied for.
Application letters are usually accompanied by a resume or CV that provides details about the applicant’s skills and experience. The purpose of the application letter is to attract the attention and interest of the company opening the job vacancy, and to get the opportunity for a job interview.
Application letters must be well written, using professional language, formal format, and without spelling or grammatical errors. The application letter must also explain clearly and specifically why the applicant is the right candidate for the job being applied for, by providing relevant and concrete examples.
The way to write an application letter is to follow the following structure:
1. Heading: this section contains information about the applicant’s identity and contact, the date of the letter, and the identity and address of the company to which it is addressed.
2. Subject: this section contains the title of the letter, namely the job position being applied for and the name of the applicant.
3. Greeting: this section contains greetings to the company, usually using the name or position of the person authorized to recruit.
4. Body of letter: this section contains the contents of the letter, which consists of three paragraphs. The first paragraph contains a self-introduction, the source of job vacancy information, and the purpose of the letter. The second paragraph contains an explanation of the applicant’s qualifications, abilities and experience that are relevant to the job being applied for, by providing specific examples.
The third paragraph contains the conclusion of the letter, which contains thanks, hopes for a response, and any additional information required, such as document attachments or telephone numbers.
5. Signature: this section contains the applicant’s signature and full name.
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