The document summarizes the structure and content of an application job letter. It provides examples of the different sections of a job application letter, including the salutation, body, and close. It also lists the key elements that should be included in each section, such as stating the position applied for in the body and thanking the employer in the close. Sample letters are also provided and questions are included to test understanding of the content.

1. APPLICATION JOB LETTER
Presented by: NUR ASIAH, M.Pd.

2. Generic Structure
Salutation Body of Letter
The Close Enclosure
Resume

3. SALUTATION
Salutation in application
job letter is a polite
greeting. The most
common salutation is
“Dear Mr. /Ms.” Followed
by the person’s last name.

4. Body of Letter
• State the job you are applying for and
where you saw the job listing.
1st
• State information about what employers
were seeking, and how you could meet
their needs. Share those relevant
details on your experience and
accomplishment.
2nd
• You thanks to the employer; you can
also offer follow-up information or
indicate your wish for an interview
3rd

5. The Close
Use “yours sincerely” if you
are addressing to the
responsible officer,
otherwise use “Yours
faithfully”.
Sign your name below the
closing remark and type
your name under signature

6. Language Features
Use the Present Tense
Use the verbs to indicate
actions and feeling
Use the future tense for
suggesting solution

7. April 22, 2019
Personal Director
PT Suaka Persada
Semarang
Dear Sir / Madam
I read Kompas Newspaper dated on April3rd, which stated that your company needs a
finance manager. I graduated from a reputable university in Yogyakarta and was
awarded a bachelor’s degree by the Economics Faculty. I believe that my educational
background is suitable for the position.
I am hard-working and will always be responsible for my job. Since I graduated
from university, I have had many work experiences, from general staff to finance
manager. Recently, I have worked for three years as a finance manager in a
construction company in Yogyakarta. However, I have to move here due to my
marriage.
I have enclosed my curriculum vitae and I would welcome an interview with you.
I’m ready to be interviewed anytime. Thank you for your consideration.
Your sincerely
Nida Gania
Salutation
Body of
letter
The
close
Present
Tense
Future

8.  Dear Sir / Madam
I read Kompas Newspaper dated on April3rd, which stated that your company
needs a finance manager. I graduated from a reputable university in Yogyakarta
and was awarded a bachelor’s degree by the Economics Faculty. I believe that
my educational background is suitable for the position.
1. How did Nida know about the job
vacancy?
a. By visiting a job fair
b. By reading a magazine
c. By reading a newspaper
d. By browsing the internet
e. Someone told her about it.

9. I am hard-working and will always be responsible for my job. Since
I graduated from university, I have had many work experiences, from
general staff to finance manager. Recently, I have worked for three
years as a finance manager in a construction company in Yogyakarta.
However, I have to move here due to my marriage.
2. Why does Nida move to Semarang?
a. She follows he parents
b. She follows her husband
c. She intends to have a higher position
d. She intends to work in a big company
e. She intends to have more experience

10.  Dear Sir / Madam
I read Kompas Newspaper dated on April3rd, which stated that your company needs a finance
manager. I graduated from a reputable university in Yogyakarta and was awarded a bachelor’s
degree by the Economics Faculty. I believe that my educational background is suitable for the
position.
3. Where did the applicant graduate?
a. Indonesia University
b. Semarang University
c. Yogyakarta University
d. One of University in Semarang
e. One of University in Yogyakarta

11. 4. Which statement is NOT the letter?
a. She was awarded a bachelor’s degree.
b. The company is looking for a finance staff.
c. She got the job vacancy from Kompas Newspaper.
d. She has to move from Semarang to Yogyakarta due to my marriage.
e. She has had many work experiences, from general staff to finance manager

12. 5. “Thank you for your consideration.”
The underlined word can be replaced with …
a. help
b. Kindness
c. Attention
d. Welcome
e. explanation

13. Oktober 17, 2019
The Human Resources & Administration Head Google, Inc.
Singapore
 Dear, Sir/Madam
I am writing to explore the possibility of employment as Document Controller in your reputable
company. I am a Computer Science graduated student of the Nanyang Technology University,
Singapore. I bring with me several years of experience as information systems analyst of leading
companies that include Nissan Singapore, Inc.
My strong computer skills, knowledge of modern word processing, software, and project
management tools are some of the things that make me a valuable employee to your company.
The attached is my resume for your perusal. If there is any further question about me, I can be
reached at +65-3773-1000 (during regular business hours), or at +65-1000-0209 (during regular
business hours).
Sincerely,
Jason Setiawan

14.  Dear, Sir/Madam
I am writing to explore the possibility of employment as Document
Controller in your reputable company. I am a Computer Science
graduated student of the Nanyang Technology University, Singapore. I
bring with me several years of experience as information systems
analyst of leading companies that include Nissan Singapore, Inc.
1. What job is the writer applied for?
a. System analyst
b. Project manager
c. Computer scientist
d. Computer designer
e. Document controller

15. 2. The applicant’s educational background is ….
a. Engineer
b. Data analyst
c. Computer scientist
d. Project management
e. System information analyst
 Dear, Sir/Madam
I am writing to explore the possibility of employment as Document
Controller in your reputable company. I am a Computer Science graduated
student of the Nanyang Technology University, Singapore. I bring with me
several years of experience as information systems analyst of leading
companies that include Nissan Singapore, Inc.

16. “My strong computer skills…”
The underlined word has a closest meaning to ….
a. Abilities
b. Education
c. Experience
d. Background
e. performance