Let’s Learning about Application Letter

 

Hello guys!!!!, at this time I will show you how to write an application letter. So, for those who don't know, what is an application letter? In short, an application letter is a letter that you use to apply for a job in a company.

First of all we must know the function or the purpose of an application letter

1.      Function

The purpose is to impress a potential employer and set you apart from other applicants and to express your interest in an open position and explains who you are as a professional and an individual.

So, earlier you already know the function of the application letter, next, you need to understand the parts of the application letter, at least you need to understand the 8 parts of the application letter.

 

2.      Parts of the letter

a. Heading

-  Information about you.

-  Date.

-  Contact Person's Name, Title, Employer, and Address.

b. Salutation.

c. Content

-  Opening Paragraph.

-  Middle Paragraph.

-  Closing Paragraph.

d. Enclosure.

-  Contact Information and Closing

 

Furthermore, after you understand the parts of an application letter, you also need to know the expressions or sentences commonly used in application letters, here are some examples.

3.      Expressions/Sentences used in the letter

1)      Salutation

a. Greeting

a)      Dear Mr. ....

b)      Dear Mrs. ....

c)      Dear Ms. ....

d)      Dear Sir / Madam ....

2)      Opening Paragraph

a. Start an application letter

a)      I am writing in response to your advertisement posted on…

b)      I wish to apply for the post of…which you advertised in…on….

c)      I have pleasure in applying for the advertised position, as…

d)      I would like to apply for the position of…

3)      Middle Paragraph

a. Reasoning

a)      I am particularly interested in this job, as…

b)      I would like to work for you, in order to…

c)      I would be well suited to the position because…

d)      Although I have no previous experience in…, I have had…

e)      In addition to my responsibilities as…, I also developed… skills.

b. Skills

a)      I have an excellent command of…

b)      I have… years experience of working…

c)      I am an experienced user of…

4)      Last Paragraph

a. Closing

a) I am highly motivated and look forward to the varied work which a position in your company would offer me.

b)  Please find my resume / CV attached.

c)  I can supply references from… if required.

d) I would welcome the opportunity to discuss further details of the position with you personally.

5)      Enclosure

a. Regards  

a)    Yours faithfully.

b)    Yours sincerely.

c)     Respectfully yours.

d)     Kind regards / Best wishes.

Now that you have understood about application letters, from the functions, parts, then sentences that are commonly used from application letters. Next is an example of the job application letter itself, take a closer look, okay?

 

4.      Job Application Letter

Source: https://www.coursera.org/articles/project-manager-cover-letter

Now, after you have learned the basics of an application letter, here is an example of a job advertisement.

5.      Job Advertisement

Source: https://www.delmarvaveteranbuilders.com/project-manager

And here it is your job application letter, according to the job advertisment above, it,s easy, isn't it?

6.      Write application letter