4. APPLICATION LETTER

What is wrong with the following cover letter sample (You may select multiple answers):

To whom it may concern:

I read your ad for the assistant position and would like to apply. As my resume shows you, I have a lot of great experience that you can use. And, IMHO, this job is exactly what I want!!!

Please review my resume and call me soon to schedule an interview. I am so eager to meet you. Hope to CU soon!!!

Sincerely, Debbie Jobhunter

• Salutation is too generic.

• Texting Lingo.

• Spelling Errors.

• Too many exclamation marks.

• Boring, doesn't catch the attention of the hiring manager.

What is the purpose of a cover letter? You may select multiple.

• To repeat all of the details of your resume.

• To motivate the reader to interview you.

• To leave a good first impression.

• To demonstrate your interest in a company.

• None of these.

What does a good cover letter have?

• A clear purpose that shows why you are writing it

• Visually appropriate and appealing

• Includes relevant info about the writer

• Is grammatically correct with no errors

• all of the above

Spelling and grammar are extremely important when writing a cover letter

• True

• False

You should always use a professional language while writing a cover letter

• False

• True

A resume should include all of your references and their contact info.

• True
• False

What kind of cover letter is this one?

“Dear [former classmate],

First, congratulations on completing your MBA this year. What an accomplishment! I just finished mine this summer and am starting to look for a new opportunity.

As a highly regarded professional in the technology space, I thought you might know if any of the companies you do business with are hiring IT managers. If so, would you be able to provide me with their contact information or introduce me?

I look forward to hearing from you, and I would love to meet for coffee or lunch soon too. Please let me know when you are available, so we can find time to reconnect.

Regards,

Bob Jones”

• Application cover letter

• Networking cover letter

• Speculative cover letter

• Prospecting cover letter

• Referral cover letter

What are the requirements regarding this job?

Human Resources

PT FAMOUS MAGAZINE

Jl. Sunset Road No 18

Jakarta 12868

Dear Ms. Sarah Hudson,

I would like to apply for an English copy writer position and I am enclosing a resume as requested.

I have graduated from University of Udayana, majoring in English Literature. Currently, I am working as an editor in a prominent publishing house. My responsibilities in my job enrich my knowledge of English Learning and Teaching. I have participated in several International Journalism Conferences, of which the Singapore conference was my greatest moment, when I was a keynote speaker representing Indonesia.

The requirements you mentioned really describe me. I am able to design various learning and teaching activities. Moreover, I am a fast-learner and good at multi-tasking.

Please look through my resume for additional information. I can be contacted by email or phone. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you personally.

Sincerely Yours,

Maya Sastrodiningrat

• Making and publishing journals

• Quick-learner, proofing text, and reviewing any books.

• Designing teaching and learning activities for books

• Publishing, and reviewing any English books

• Teaching and communication skills

What is the purpose of a cover letter? (You may select multiple answers)

• To repeat all of the details of your resume.

• To motivate the reader to interview you.

• To leave a good first impression.

• To demonstrate your interest in a company.

• None of these.

Parts of writing cover letter: (You may select multiple answers)

• letter date

• complimentary close

• reiteration

• arguments

• salutation