Job Application Letter

​What is a Job Application Letter ?

​A job application letter is a cover letter that is written to the potential employer to provide them with information about your qualifications, skills and experience. It is sent along with your resume and other necessary documents.

​How To Write a Job Application Letter?

​The job application letter should be well presented by keeping in mind the following information:

• It should be written on a single page.

• It should be single-spaced with a space between every paragraph and a 1-inch margin with the text aligned to the left.

• Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri font should be used with a font size between 10 to 12 points.

• ​It should be written like a formal business letter. It must include the candidate’s contact numbers at the top, date, and contact information of an employer.

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​How To Write a Job Application Letter?​

• Make sure to add a salutation at the start and your signature at the ending of the application.

• Emphasize your skills and abilities to express yourself as a suitable candidate for the available position.

• It should be written grammatically correct to get a good impression of an employer.

• It should be concise as a hiring manager may not read a lengthy and multiple pages letter.

• It should include the job listing keywords posted by an employer to express yourself as a good fit for that role.

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​How To Write a Job Application Letter?

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• You should send the letter for every position you apply for. Unless the job posting mentions sending only your resume, it is good to send one for every job you apply for.

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​Structure of the letter

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1. Applicant's contact information (Your Name, Phone number, E-Mail, and Address)

2. ​Date

3.​The Hiring Manager's contact information (Nama perusahaan yang dilamar, alamat, dan e-mail).

4. ​Salutation/Greeting (Dear Sir/Madam)

5​ The body of the letter

Opening Paragraph (Paragraf pembuka yang menyebutkan posisi apa dan dimana kamu mendapat informasi pekerjaan tersebut).

Body Paragraph (Isi paragraf yang menjelaskan bagaimana kamu dapat mengisi posisi yang dibutuhkan. Dalam body paragraph, seorang pelamar kerja dapat menuliskan hal-hal secara detail, namun tetap relevan dengan pengalaman dan pencapaianmu).

Closing Paragraph (Paragraf penutup yang berisi ucapan terima kasih, penawaran, serta ajakan agar pihak yang berwenang dapat memberi informasi lebih lanjut).

6. Complimentary Close ( Sincerely, Sincerely yours, Best regards, Respectfully, Yours truly, With gratitude)

7. Signature

​Supporting Documents for a Job Application

​Supporting documentation for a job application can include a resume,CV ,a cover letter, educational transcripts, writing samples, Veterans' Preference documents, portfolios, certifications, a reference list, letters of recommendation, and other documentation as specified in the job posting. The information that is required varies depending on the job and the employer's hiring requirements.

​Resume

​A resume is a formal document that provides an overview of your professional qualifications, including your relevant work experience, skills, education, and notable accomplishments. Usually paired with a cover letter, a resume helps you demonstrate your abilities and convince employers you’re qualified and hireable.

​The purpose of a resume is to show employers you’re qualified for a position and convince them to offer you an interview.

​What to include on a resume?

On a base level, a resume is made up of the following five parts:

• Contact details

• Introduction

• Educational background

• Work history

• Relevant skills

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​Curriculum Vitae (CV)

The term CV is an abbreviation of the Latin word Curriculum Vitae, which is literally translated to “the course of your life”. A CV is a very in-depth document that describes your career journey step-by-step, including all sorts of personal information.

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​CVs typically include information like work experience, achievements and awards, scholarships or grants you’ve earned, coursework, research projects and publications of your work. A CV is typically two or three pages long

​CV vs. resume

A CV and resume are similar in that they’re both documents that summarize your professional history, education, skills and achievements. They’re also both documents you might provide an employer for consideration for an open position.

It is important to note that in the United States and most of Europe, resumes and CVs are not interchangeable. A resume is typically a one-page document that provides a concise overview of your previous roles, skills and details about your education. The French word résumé translates to “abstract” or “summary.” A CV, on the other hand, is typically a longer, more detailed document focused largely on academic coursework and research. CVs are commonly required in industries such as education and academia as well as science and research.

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Assignment :

1. ​Find a job vacancy.

2. Write your job application letter to apply for the job​ provided in the job vacancy

3. ​Prepare your resume or CV

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(Submit your assignment to GCR)​