APPLICATION LETTER
1. Identitas
a. Nama Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris Umum
b. Semester :5
c. Kompetensi Dasar :
3.2 Membedakan fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan beberapa teks khusus
dalam bentuk surat lamaran kerja, dengan memberi dan meminta informasi terkait jati
diri, latar belakang pendidikan/pengalaman kerja, sesuai dengan konteks penggunaannya
4.2 Surat lamaran kerja,
4.2.1 Menangkap makna secara kontekstual terkait fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan
unsur kebahasaan teks khusus dalam bentuk surat lamaran kerja, yang
memberikan informasi antara lain jati diri, latar belakang
pendidikan/pengalaman kerja,
4.2.2 Menyusun teks khusus surat lamaran kerja, yang memberikan informasi
antara lain jati diri, latar belakang pendidikan/pengalaman kerja, dengan
memperhatikan fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan, secara
benar dan sesuai konteks
g. Materi Pembelajaran
Bacalah pada Buku Teks Pelajaran (BTP): Buku Siswa Bahasa Inggris XII Wajib.
Jakarta: Kementrian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan, hal 43 sd 52.
Bacalah pada Buku Th.M.Sudarwati, Eudia Grace. 2016. Buku Siswa Pathway to
English XII wajib. Penerbit Erlangga hal. 4 - 27
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2. Peta Konsep
3. Proses Belajar
a. Pendahuluan
Untuk dapat menyelesaikan persoalan tersebut, silakan Anda lanjutkan ke kegiatan berikut
dan ikuti petunjuk yang ada dalam UKBM ini.
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b. Kegiatan Inti
2. Kegiatan Belajar
Ayo … … ikuti kegiatan belajar berikut dengan penuh kesabaran dan konsentrasi!!!
Kegiatan Belajar 1
1. Bacalah pada Buku Teks Pelajaran (BTP): Buku Siswa Bahasa Inggris XII Wajib. Jakarta:
Kementrian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan, hal 43 sd 10.
2. Kemudian, jawablah pertanyaan – pertanyaan berikut !
Pada kegiatan belajar pertama ini anda akan melakukan identifikasi dan mengklasifikasikan fungsi
sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan dari teks teks khusus dalam bentuk surat lamaran kerja,
dengan memberi dan meminta informasi terkait jati diri, latar belakang pendidikan/pengalaman
kerja serta menyusun surat lamaran kerja yang dibaca.
APPLICATION LETTER
A. Social Function
To apply a job to a person or a company in written form, completed with structure and
formed in official style.
B. Language Features
Use Simple Present Tense
Use formal language or not slang
Targeted subject line, include the job title and a branding statement
Explain the obvious reason why you are writing in opening statement
Explain your accomplishments which the company may need it to hire you
Write politely, effectively, and communicative.
C. Text Structure
Sender: placed on top left. Insert full name, address, and date.
Receiver: placed on second top left. Insert full name, address, and company.
Salutation: greetings to the receiver / company.
Content: include purpose of writing application letter, source of knowing the
employment, skill that the sender has, the sender’s current situation, and the reason of
applying a job.
Closing paragraph: include sender’s contact and the time that the sender can be
reached.
Signature: the sender’s signature and full name under it.
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Task 1
Observe the following application letter and its parts.
Jakarta, February 4th, 2016 Date Line
Task 2
Read the text carefully. As you read, try to figure out the answers to the following questions.
Ayo berlatih!
Task 3
January 23, 2014
George Sebastian
Prosperous Company
25 Saint John Court Hatfield, CA 08065
Dear Mr. Sebastian,
I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. As requested, I am
enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my resume and three references.
The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that my strong technical
experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position. The key
strengths that I possess for success in this position include: I have successfully designed, developed,
and supported live use applications. I strive for continued excellence, and I provide exceptional
contributions to customer service for all customers. With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I
have a full understanding of the full life cycle of a software development project. I also have
experience in learning and excelling at new technologies as needed. Please see my resume for
additional information on my experience. I can be reached anytime via email at
john.donaldsonemailexample.com or my cell phone, 909-555-5555.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this
employment opportunity.
Sincerely,
John Donaldson
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1. Which part indicates the address of the job applicant?
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2. Which part indicates the address of the company the letter is sent to?
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3. Which part indicates the person in charge?
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4. Which part indicates the opening of the letter? What information is provided?
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5. Which part contains any information that matches the position? What specific information is
highlighted?
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6. Which paragraph closes the application letter? What information is written in this part?
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7. Where do you put your signature?
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8. What do you need to consider in writing an application letter?
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Task 4
Read the following application letter and answer the questions.
Alicia Pearson
7921 21st St. W.
Seattle, W.
E: alicia pearson@gmail.com
July 21st, 2018
Ms. Cassandra Wood
Editor in chief
Seattle Times
1000 Denny Way
Seattle, Washington 98 109
Sincerely,
Alicia Pearson
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Answer the questions
Kegiatan Belajar 2
1. Bacalah buku teks pelajaran Th.M.Sudarwati, Eudia Grace. 2016. Buku Siswa Pathway to
English X wajib. Penerbit Erlangga hal. 16 - 27
2. Kemudian, jawablah pertanyaan – pertanyaan berikut !
Task 5:
Read the text carefully.
Here is a job vacancy appeared in a local newspaper today. Read the vacancy and consider
whether you meet the qualification or not.
VACANCY
Apika Plaza, a reputed and well-established showroom, is seeking to fulfill job
vacancy from qualified, motivated, and experienced individuals.
If you think you have the confidence and the capability in you, then you are
more than welcome to apply.
Position: Sales Executive
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar position
Proficiency in both English and Indonesian
Basic computer skills
Charming personality and good interpersonal skills
Interested candidates should send their CV and scanned photograph to: Apika
Plaza Ltd., Jl. A. Yani 25, Sukamakmur 65126
(Attn. Mr. Feliks Diansyah, Manager)
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The following application letter is a response to the above job vacancy.
Sincerely yours,
Sukamdani,
Task 6:
Read the text carefully.
Here is a job vacancy appeared in a local newspaper today. Read the vacancy and respond the Job
Vacancy by making your application letter.
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c. Penutup
Jika menjawab “TIDAK” pada salah satu pertanyaan di atas, maka pelajarilah kembali materi tersebut
dalam buku teks pelajaran (BTP) dan pelajari ulang kegiatan belajar 1 dan 2 yang sekiranya perlu Anda
ulang dengan bimbingan guru atau teman sejawat. Jangan putus asa untuk mengulang lagi!. Apabila
Anda menjawab “YA” pada semua pertanyaan, lanjutkanlah ke UKBM berikutnya.
Setelah Anda menuliskan penguasaan terhadap materi, lanjutkan kegiatan berikut untuk mengevaluasi
penguasaan Anda!
Referensi
- Buku Siswa Bahasa Inggris XII Wajib. Jakarta: Kementrian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan.
- Buku Th.M.Sudarwati, Eudia Grace. 2016. Buku Siswa Pathway to English XII wajib.
Penerbit Erlangga.
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EVALUATION UKBM 2
Text 1
Dear sirs,
With reference to your advertisement in Today’s time, I would like to be considered for Marketing
Senior Assistant post.
My present position in n an electronic marketing staff where I have special responsibility for home
appliances. I also have experiences in other electronic goods, like cameras and smart phones. I have
been working as a marketing specialist as soon as I completed my first degree in 2012. My tasks
among other are building good relationship with distributors and customers, and providing inputs for
the company about pricing policies, marketing strategies, and customer satisfaction.
Hoping to hear from you soon, I enclose my curriculum vitae and recent photograph.
Yours faithfully,
Harry Clarks
Text 2
Taylor, Inc.
694 Rockstar Lane
Durham, NC 27708
I understand that Taylor produces both in-house and customer documentation. I am a fresh graduate
of DeVry Institute of Technology in Atlanta with an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science. In
addition to having taken a broad range of courses, I served as a computer consultant at the college’s
computer center where I helped train computer users on new systems.
I will be happy to meet you at your convenience and discuss how my education and experience
match your needs. You can reach me at my home address, at (9191) 233-1552, or at
rock@devry.alumni.edu.
Sincerely,
Raymond Krick
Text 3
225 New Station Road,
Agra – 7
March 2, 2007
To: The Manager,
Navajivan Trading Co.
Dear Sir, ,
In response to your advertisement in “The Times of India” of today that you are on the lookout for
enterprising and capable men who can take up market research for you, I respectfully offer myself
as candidate for the post. I give below in brief my qualifications and experience in the line for your
kind consideration.
I am a diploma holder in commercial courses from S.D. College of Commerce, Agra, and had taken
marketing as my .special subject of study. I have worked as a field investigator with Messrs Kirpal
Marketing and Trading Co., Agra for about two years on a salary of Rs. 1 800/-p.m. and had the
privilege of winning laurels from my superiors in regard to my work as well as general conduct.
I am a young man of about 24 years and possess good health and personality. I have pleasing
manners, hardworking disposition and keenness for outdoor jobs. I am unmarried and can be posted
to any area of the country for market study. I can speak, beside Hindi, Punjabi, and English, some
southern languages too. I can join immediately.
Yours faithfully,
B.K. Bhalla
Text 4
78 Jalan Balai Raya
East Jakarta
April 2, 2007
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Text 5
Dini Aminarto
Jalan Elang 89
Tangerang Selatan 19837
My current work as Project Management in various multinational company has given me firsthand
experience in the challenge associated with the development of a successful Petrochemical
Company. In addition, I have excellent managerial and communication skills both in Bahasa
Indonesia as well as English.
This background, combined with over ten years of Ethylene Plant Operation as Project
Management, has given me a unique perspective that would be particularly valuable in meeting the
responsibilities of this position, as described in your position. I am and independent individual who
capable to work under pressure.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications in more detail and
look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Dini Aminarto
17. What are the skills that applicant presented on the application letter?
a. Managerial and communication skills .
b. Accounting and managerial skills
c. Public speaking and communication skills
d. Bahasa Indonesia and English
18. How many years the applicant was working as Project Management?
a. 2 years
b. 8 years
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c. 15 years
d. 10 years
19. I am and independent individual who capable to work under pressure. The word “capable” has
the same meaning to…
a. Irresponsible
b. Awkward
c. Competent
d. Professional
21. What the applicant has enclosed along with the application letter?
a. Resume
b. Biography
c. Photo
d. Certificate
Text 6
Mr. William Chan
Personenel Manager
Wong and Lim Consulting
PO Box 583, Kwai Chung
Kowloon
My working experience at Lucky Star Garment Manufactory Limited improved my leadership skills,
communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. I have fluent spoken and written
English. I also have fluent spoken and written Mandarin, and can therefore work in mainland China.
During my studies I have had the post of Executive in management Society. While leading and
organizing Management Society. While leading and organizing Management Society activities I
have improved my ability to lead and supervise subordinates effectively, ability to work under
pressure and ability to work in a team environment.
Working for Wong and Lim Consulting appeals to me because it has a good reputation and it
provides excellent training. Your organization produces a high-quality service, and I can contribute
to this with my leadership skills and my ability to work under pressure. I am available for interview
at any time. I look forward to meeting you.
Yours sincerely,
Wong Wai Man Wilfred
Excl : Resume
25. What is the name of the company or organization Wong Wai man Wilfred applying to?
A. Lucky Star Garment Manufactory Limited
B. Hong Kong Polytechnic University
C. Marketing and Strategic Management
D. Wong and Lim Consultant .
E. Executive in the Management Society
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