Application Letter atau sering disebut juga dengan nama 

cover
letter. Application letter adalah dokumen yang dipergunakan untuk melamar
kerja.

Surat ini biasanya disertakan dengan resume yang berisi mengenai informasi

tambahan terkait kemampuan dan pengalaman kerja sang pelamar.

Ada hal penting yang harus Anda sertakan dalam membuat Application
letter yaitu memberikan penjelasan detail mengapa Anda adalah kandidat
yang sesuai dengea pekerjaan yang dilamar.

Pemilihan kata dan bahasa harus efektif dan alasannya juga harus sesuai
atau dengan pekerjaan yang akan dilamar tersebut.

Application letter yang baik akan menjadikan Anda sebagai kandidat kuat
untuk pekerjaan yang dilamar. Selain itu, dokumen ini akan menambah
kemungkinan Anda dipanggil lagi untuk mengikuti wawancara kerja

Format application letter yang bagus tidak bertele-tele, singkat, padat dan
jelas.

Format detail membuat Application Letter

1. Heading

Pada bagian heading, Anda dapat menuliskan informasi-informasi detail

tentang identitas Anda. Seperti nama, alamat lengkap meliputi kota provinsi
dan kode pos, nomor telepon dan email.

Kemudian tulis tanggal surat pada baris selanjutnya. Jangan lupa

menuliskan nama dari perekrut, jabatannya dan alamat lengkap perekrut.

2. Subjek

Ketika melamar pekerjaan dilakukan secara online, maka Anda harus

menuliskan pada bagian subjek bertuliskan pekerjaan yang dilamar beserta
nama Anda.

Dengan menuliskan nama pada subjek tersebut maka perekrut akan lebih
jelas mengenai nama dan posisi apa yang akan Anda ambil.

3. Greeting

Mulailah penulisan application letter dengan greeting atau sapaan. Misalnya

Dr / Mr / Mrs. Namun jika Anda tidak mengetahui nama perekrut, maka
dapat menuliskan Deaing hiring manager.
4. Body of Letter

Paragraf pertama dapat dijelaskan mengapa Anda membuat surat tersebut.

Sebutkan pekerjaan yang Anda lamar dan dimana Anda menemukan
lowongan pekerjaan tersebut, misalnya Anda dapat dari situs jobskarir.id.

Paragraf kedua sebaiknya berisi apa yang Anda tawarkan pada perekrut
termasuk dalam kemampuan dan pengalaman kerja Anda. Sebutkan
mengapa Anda cocok menjadi kandidat terkuat untuk pekerjaan tersebut.

Paragraf ketiga berisi ucapan terima kasih kepada perekrut.

5. Signature

Signature pada application letter dengan bahasa yang sopan seperti regards

atau sincerely. Kemudian tambahkan tanda tangan yang diikuti dengan
nama jelas. Jika mengirim melalui email, Anda cukup menuliskan nama
jelas yang diikuti dengan informasi kontak.

Contoh Application Letter

Jakarta, May 6th, 2019

Attention To:

Dearing Hiring Manager

In Jakarta

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing express my interest in applying as an Manager.

My name is Zaskia Syella Putri, 26 years old, female, single,
healthy and energic. I graduated from UII on February 2015.

I have over 4 year experience as broadcast manager at Grand

Nusa Hotel. While working there, I often get awards.

I hope my past experience is intruguin enough. I hope my

qualification and working experiences could be your
consideration and look forward to your repplay.

 
 Sincerely yours,

Zaskia Syella Putri

Hone : 086 8922 8293

Perhatikan dengan benar dan tel

Tips for Writing a Job Application Letter

A job application letter, also known as a cover letter, should be sent or
uploaded with your resume when applying for jobs. While your resume
offers a history of your work experience and an outline of your skills and
accomplishments, the job application letter you send to an employer
explains why you are qualified for the position and should be selected for
an interview.

Writing this letter can seem like a challenging task. However, if you take it
one step at a time, you'll soon be an expert at writing application letters to
send with your resume.

Melissa Ling. © The Balance 2018

How to Get Started

Before you begin writing your job application letter, do some groundwork.
Consider what information you want to include (keeping in mind that space
is limited). Remember, this letter is making a case for your candidacy for
the position. But you can do better than just regurgitating your resume —
instead, highlight your most relevant skills, experiences, and abilities.

To include the most convincing, relevant details in your letter, you'll need to
know what the employer wants. The biggest clues are within the job
advertisement, so spend some time decoding the job ad. Next, match your
qualifications with the employer's wants and needs. Make a list of your
relevant experience and skills. For instance, if the job ad calls for a strong
leader, think of examples of when you've successfully led a team. Once
you've jotted down some notes, and have a sense of what you want to
highlight in your letter, you're ready to get started writing.

Writing Guidelines for Job Application

Letters
Writing a job application letter is very different from a quick email to a
friend or a thank-you note to a relative. Hiring managers and potential
interviewers have certain expectations when it comes to the letter's
presentation and appearance, from length (no more than a page) to font
size and style to letter spacing:

Length: A letter of application should be no more than one page long.

Format and Page Margins: A letter of application should be single-

spaced with a space between each paragraph. Use about 1" margins and
align your text to the left, which is the standard alignment for most
documents.

Font: Use a traditional font such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri.

The font size should be between 10 and 12 points.

What to Include in Each Section of the Letter

There are also set rules for the sections included in the letter, from
salutation to sign-off, and how the letter is organized. Here's a quick
lowdown on the main sections included in a job application letter:

Heading: A letter of application should begin with both your and the
employer's contact information (name, address, phone number, email)
followed by the date. If this is an email rather than an actual letter, include
your contact information at the end of the letter, after your signature.

  Header Examples

Salutation: This is your polite greeting. The most common salutation is

"Dear Mr./Ms." followed by the person's last name. Find out more about
appropriate cover letter salutations, including what to do if you don't know
the person's name, or are unsure of a contact's gender.

Body of the letter: Think of this section as being three distinct parts.

In the first paragraph, you'll want to mention the job you are applying for
and where you saw the job listing.

The next paragraph(s) are the most important part of your letter.

Remember how you gathered all that information about what employers
were seeking, and how you could meet their needs? This is where you'll
share those relevant details on your experience and accomplishments.

The third and last part of the body of the letter will be your thank you to
the employer; you can also offer follow-up information.

Complimentary Close: Sign off your email with a polite close, such as

"Best" or "Sincerely," followed by your name.
  Closing Examples

Signature: End with your signature, handwritten, followed by your typed

name. If this is an email, simply include your typed name, followed by your
contact information.

 Signature Examples

Simple Formatting Using a Template

Overwhelmed by all these formatting and organization requirements? One
way to make the process of writing a job application easier is to use a job
application letter template to create your own personalized job application
letters for applying for a job. Having a template can help save you time if
you are sending a lot of application letters.

Be sure that each letter you send is personalized to the company and
position; do not send the same letter to different companies.

Tips for Writing an Effective Letter

 Always write one. Unless a job posting specifically says not to
send a letter of application or cover letter, you should always send
one. Even if the company does not request a letter of application, it
never hurts to include one. If they do ask you to send a letter, make
sure to follow the directions exactly (for example, they might ask you
to send the letter as an email attachment, or type it directly into their
online application system).
 Use business letter format. Use a formal business letter
format when writing your letter. Include your contact information at
the top, the date, and the employer’s contact information. Be sure to
provide a salutation at the beginning, and your signature at the end.
 Sell yourself. Throughout the letter, focus on how you would benefit
the company. Provide specific examples of times when you
demonstrated skills or abilities that would be useful for the job,
especially those listed in the job posting or description. If possible,
include examples of times when you added value to a company.
Numerical values offer concrete evidence of your skills and
accomplishments.
 Use keywords. Reread the job listing, circling any keywords (such
as skills or abilities that are emphasized in the listing). Try to include
some of those words in your cover letter. This will help the employer
see that you are a strong fit for the job.
 Keep it brief. Keep your letter under a page long, with no more than
about four paragraphs. An employer is more likely to read a concise
letter.
  Edit, edit, edit. Employers are likely to overlook an application with
a lot of errors. Therefore, read through your cover letter, and if
possible ask a friend or career counselor to review the
letter. Proofread for any grammar or spelling errors.

Sample Job Application Letter

This is a job application letter sample. Download the letter
template (compatible with Google Docs or Word Online) or read the
example below.

© The Balance 2018

Langkah Pertama
Berilah kalimat sapaan atau greetings dan ucapan salam terima kasih karena
telah hadir dalam acara tersebut:

- Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh / Thank you for coming to… / I

am glad to see you all.

- Good morning / afternoon / evening everybody / friends / guys.

- Good morning / Afternoon ladies and gentlemen. It’s an honor to meet you here
:)

Contoh kalimat:

Good morning class, good morning Mr. Lecturer. First, we want to thank you all
for your presence in this class and today’s presentation.

Langkah Kedua
Perkenalkan diri Anda / kelompok Anda.

- Let me introduce myself. My name is… I am from…

 - Let me introduce myself and my partner. I am ... and here is my partner is, … .
We are from …

Contoh kalimat:

Before we begin, let us introduce ourselves. My name is Andra, the lady here is
Araminta, and the man over there is Nick. We are from group 3.

Langkah Ketiga
Jelaskan isi, maksud dan tujuan Anda dalam presentasi

- I would like to talk about…

- In this presentation, we will discuss about…

- In this opportunity, i would like to present…

Contoh dalam kalimat:

So, we realize that not everyone knows and have been wondering about what is
and how is Panda Diplomacy. Extraordinary isn’t it? A Panda to do diplomacy.
How can this be? That’s why we here today to tell you what it is and all you might
want to know about Panda Diplomacy. Let’s start with how it began.

Catatan saat Anda menjelaskan mengenai isi presentasi, jangan lupa untuk
menggunakan beberapa hal ini:

Menggunakan linking words untuk transisi tiap kalimat dan untuk menunjukkan

hasil, perbandingan dan alasan seperti: First, then, finally, because, since, but,
however, although, in addition, therefore, consequently.


 Contoh:

So first, we will begin with what is Panda Diplomacy. Then, we will tell you how
we can know a term called ‘Panda Diplomacy.’ Since we know, there must be
some curiosity unsolved within yourself. We decide to have a QnA session at the
end of this presentation. However, the limited time we have resulted in limited
person allowed to raise a hand to ask us a question.

Mencamtukan contoh untuk mendukung argument dalam presentasi Anda.

Contoh:

One of the examples of the successful Panda Diplomacy is with Malaysia. In

2014, Malaysia received pandas as a remark for the 40th anniversary of
diplomatic ties between Malaysia and China. Malaysia is the biggest allies of
China in Asia. Besides Malaysia, China also sends the pandas to those countries
which have significant economic cooperation with them.

Langkah Keempat
Melakukan sesi tanya jawab.

- Any question?

- Anybody would like to ask?

- Just feel free to interrupt me if you have something ask.

Contoh kalimat:

Okay, from everything we’ve told you about Panda Diplomacy and still have your
question unanswered, feel free to ask us here.
Langkah Kelima
Setelah Anda menjelaskan isi, maksud dan tujuan Anda dalam presentasi, dan
mengadakan sesi tanya jawab, jangan lupa untuk membuat atau menyampaikan
kesimpulan mengenai materi yang telah Anda sampaikan.

- In conclusion …

- In summary …

- To summarize …

- To sum up …

Contoh dalam kalimat:

To conclude everything, we now know that Panda Diplomacy has a role in

China’s foreign policy. In this diplomacy, Panda act as the diplomatic gifts given
by China for the other countries

Langkah Keenam
Setelah Anda selesai memberikan presentasi Anda hingga melakukan sesi tanya
jawab dan memberikan kesimpulan. Jangan lupa untuk menutup presentasi Anda
dan mengucapkan Terima kasih.

- Thank you for your attention.

- Thank you very much for your great attention, ladies and gentlemen.

Contoh dalam kalimat:

It’s been a great discussion with you all, we don’t feel like we are the one who
present something but we all did. Thank you very much for your great attention
and active participation throughout this presentation.