Where do you want to go after graduating from school and college? You'll want to find a job, right? Don't be a burden on the country, my friend! Before you get a job, you have to apply for a job first. Let's prepare your job application letter!
Why should you learn how to write a job application letter?
If you want to find a job, the employer must know who you are. Don't know, don't love, right? This Job Application Letter is actually a job application letter in Indonesian. Why do you have to make the English version because later you will find many large companies that only accept English application letters.
What is a Job Application Letter? Let's get acquainted first
Job Application Letter or commonly known as Cover Letter is a letter that briefly describes your skills and experience related to the job you are applying for. This letter is submitted to the company you are applying to along with your resume or CV. Job Application Letter is useful to introduce yourself and your background briefly to the recruiter.
What does this letter contain? It is an introduction to yourself and your skills related to the position or job you are applying for. Let's just say you want to flirt with someone, but the person you want to flirt with is a recruiter at the company you're applying to.
Job Application Letter (Cover Letter) Structure
Well, to make your application brilliant and get noticed by senpai, er wrong, meaning recruiters, try to pay attention to the following Job Application Letter structure! Check it out!
The Job Application Letter structure consists of seven parts, namely Heading, Opening Greeting, Introductory Paragraph, Highlighting Paragraph, Closing Paragraph, Complimentary Close, and Signature. Let's discuss them one by one!
1. Heading
As the name implies, Heading is the initial part of the letter or letter head. It contains the sender's contact information consisting of name, address, telephone number, and e-mail. Just those four, guys! No need to enter your parents' phone number, let alone your grandmother's home address.
In addition to contact information, the Heading section also contains the date of writing the letter and company contact information consisting of the name and position of the recipient (recruiter), as well as the company name and address.
2. Opening Greeting
This section contains the opening greeting in formal language. Usually in this section we write the word 'Dear' which is then followed by the name of the recipient (recruiter) and a comma sign (,). For example, "Dear Clarissa Mabelle,".
3. Introductory Paragraph
This is the opening paragraph that explains that you are applying for a job or position with the company and why you are applying for the position. You can mention what makes you interested in applying for the position.
4. Highlighting Paragraph
As the name implies, this section is the most important part aka the highlight of your cover letter. This section is the core paragraph that contains the qualifications and special abilities you have that are certainly related to the job you are applying for. For example, you are applying for a Programmer position, well, you can explain the extent of your abilities in programming in this section.
5. Closing Paragraph
The Closing Paragraph is a closing paragraph that thanks the company or recruiter for their consideration of your application.
6. Complimentary Close
This section contains a closing greeting. In this section you can explain that you look forward to discussing more about the job you are applying for through an interview with the recruiter.
7. Signature
Finally, you can close your letter with your signature and first name.
Remember, all the parts above must be included in your Job Application Letter or Cover Letter. Don't miss anything!
Language Rules of Job Application Letter (Cover Letter)
In addition to structure, you also have to pay attention to language features aka language rules on Job Application Letter, huh gengs! Job Application Letter must be written using formal and polite language. In addition, you also have to use the right tenses and according to the sentence you are writing.
For the part of the letter that explains about your skills and current situation, you can use Simple Present Tense. As for the part of the letter that explains your past achievements or experiences, you can use Simple Past Tense.
Pay attention to the spelling too, don't let there be typos! It's only your chat on WhatsApp that has a lot of typos, your job application letter, don't.
Job Application Letter Example
Already understand the structure and language features, now try to check the Job Application Letter example below! This example is in accordance with good and correct structure and language rules. Pay attention, yes!
After seeing the example above, now I want to ask, which paragraph of the Job Application Letter example is the Introductory Paragraph and which paragraph is the Highlighting Paragraph? Write it in the comment section!
Do you already know how to make a Job Application Letter or Cover Letter in English? Now, try to practice or make your own version of Job Application Letter, just to prepare for the internship list when you graduate later!
