Application letter

Parts of Application Letter / Bagian bagian Surat lamaran kerja

1. Your address = Alamat Surat Penulis

2. The address of the company you are writing to. Use complete title and address

Untuk menulis alamat yang akan dituju harus jelas, agar pihak pengirim tidak salah
alamat

3. Always make an effort to write directly to the person in charge (Intended person)

Dalam mengirim surat lamaran seharusnya langsung ditujukan ke orang atau pihak yang
dituju.

4. Opening paragraph (Paragraph pembuka)

5. Middle Paragraph / Body

Isinya adalah inti dari penulisan surat

6. Closing (Penutup)

7. Signature (Tanda tangan)

Contoh Application letter, bagian bagian dan terjemahannya

Godfredo Hernadez
Main Street
Makati, 94121
October 19, 2013
(Your address)

Manila Public Hospitals

South Street
Manila, 94120
(Address of the company)

Dear Sir, (intended person)

I am writing to express in the Registered Nurse position recommended by one of your doctor
at your hospital, Dr. Rubyleen. She and I were colleagues when we were working in Makati
Public Hospital. I graduated from Makati Health College with and Associate of Science in
Nursing in October 2010. From my resume, you will see that my experience matches the
qualifications listed for this position. I heard about this job through Dr. Rubyleen who gave
me a recommendation letter attached with this application letter. (Opening)

Saya menulis untuk memberitahu bahwa untuk mengisi Perawat bersertifikat yang
direkomendasikan oleh salah satu doctor di rumah sakit anda, Dr.Rubyleen. Dia dan saya
adalah rekan kerja ketika kami bekerja di Rumah Sakit Umum Makati. Saya lulus dari
Universitas Kesehatan Makati dengan jurusan perawatan di bulan Oktober 2010. Dari
 resume saya, kamu akan mengetahui bahwa pengalaman saya sesuai dengan kualifikasi yang
terdaftar untuk posisi ini. Saya dengan tentang pekerjaan ini melalui Dr. Rubyleen yang
memberikan saya sebuah surat rekomendasi terlampir dalam surat lamaran ini.

My nursing educational background at Makati Health College and my experience as a

registered nurse at Makati Public Hospital have given me skills in patient assessment and a
solid foundation in providing holistic nursing care that focuses on all aspects of a human’s
health. I am really keen on nursing. My communication skills, along with my compassion,
patience, passion and patient advocacy, are what I offer as a registered nurse. (Body)

Latar belakang keperawatan saya di Sekolah Kesehatan Makati dan pengalaman saya
sebagai Perawat bersertifikat di Rumah Sakit Umum Makati telah member saya kemampuan
dalam penilaian pasien dan pondasi yang kuat dalam perawatan holistic yang berfokus pada
semua aspek kesehatan manusia. Saya sungguh berminat dalam dunia perawatan.
Kemampuan komunikasi saya, bersamaan dengan perasaan kasih saying, kesabaran, minat
dan penyemangat adalah apa yang saya tawarkan sebagai perawat bersertifikat.

I would be honored and excited to be a part of your team and contribute my skills to your staff
and patients. I look forward to an interview with you to discuss my education and experience
at your earliest convenience. (Closing)

Saya sangat terhormat dan senang menjadi bagian dari tim anda dan menyalurkan
kemampuan kepada para staf dan pasien. Saya sangat menantikan untuk sebuah interview
dengan anda untuk mendiskusikan pendidikan saya dan pengalaman di kantor anda.

Sincerely yours,

Godfredo Hernandez
(Signature)

Soal Latihan

PART A
Choose one of the options (A, B, C, or D) that you think is the best answer!

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
1. Why does the sender write the letter?
A. To apply for a certain position.
B. To provide inputs for the company.
C. To give information about his specialty.
D. To convince the readers about his experience.

2. What does the sender possibly do after sending the letter?

A. Wait for the response of the recipient.
B. Call the recipient for the confirmation.
C. Work as a marketing specialist.
D. Complete his firs degree

3. “…I enclose my curriculum vitae..”  The word “enclose” is in the closest meaning to…
A. Hedge.
B. Attach.
C. Confine.
D. Encircle

Text 2

Taylor, Inc.
694 Rockstar Lane
Durham, NC 27708

Dear Human Resources Director:

I just read an article in the New and Observer about Taylor’s new computer
center just north of Durham. I would like to apply for a position as an entry-
level programmer at the center.

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

4. Why did Mr. Krick write the letter?

A. To apply for a job.
B. To ask for some information.
C. To introduce himself to Taylor.
D. To explain his educational background.

5. How does Mr. Krick know the vacancy?

A. From the radio.
B. From a colleague.
C. From a newspaper.
D. From the television.

6. What will the Human Resources Director probably do after reading the letter?
A. Evaluate the salary offered.
B. Start working at taylor, inc.
C. Promote Mr. Krick to be a manager.
D. Ask Mr. Krick to come for an interview
7. What is the synonym of the word ‘fresh’?
A. Old
B. New
C. Urgent
D. Present

Text 3

225 New Station Road,

Agra – 7
March 2, 2020

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.

I shall highly appreciate if an opportunity is given to me to explain my experience to

you in person during my interview. Would you kindly let me know the time and date
when it will be convenient for you? Thanking you, I am looking forward to hearing
from you.

Yours faithfully,

B.K. Bhalla

8. What position does Bhalla apply for?

A. A candidate of a reporter in ‘The Times of India’.
B. A candidate of a market researcher.
C. A candidate of a field investigator.
D. A candidate of a university lecturer.

9. What will the company most probably do before inviting Bhalla to an interview?
A. To ask him to hold a press conference.
B. To admit him directly as a new employee.
C. To find information from his former employer.
D. To send back his application letter without notice.

10. “I give below in brief my qualifications …” (paragraph 1). The antonym of the phrase
“brief” is …
A. long
B. short
C. concise
D. simple
Text 4

Linda
78 Jalan Balai Raya East Jakarta
April 2, 2020

Ms. Dina Siregar.

Directory of Administration Navaro Inc.
27 Jalan Edelweis Jakarta

Dear Ms. Siregar,

Your advertisement in March 30 issue of the ‘Republika’ was attractive because I

believe I have the proven skills you are requiring for an administrative assistant.
I am Linda and I’m 22 years old. I recently completed a three course Apple
Computer System. These specialization skills have proven valuable in my work for
the past eight months as an assistant to the chief accountant at Galaxy Building.
Since ‘proven skills’ are best explained in person I would appreciate an interview
with you.

Please phone me in the afternoon between and 5 p.m. at (021) 4733756 to let me
know the day and time most convenient for you.

Sincerely,

Linda

11. What position is needed?

A. Receptionist.
B. Interviewer.
C. Chief accountant.
D. Administrative assistant.

12. What doe’s the applicant hope after sending the letter?
A. She will be a” manager.
B. She will start training.
C. She will receive the salary.
D. She will be interviewed.

13. “… proven skills” (line 5). The word ‘proven’ has a closest meaning to …
A. acknowledged
B. external
C. internal
D. outcome

Text 5

Dini Aminarto
Jalan Elang 89
Tangerang Selatan 19837
October, 30th 2020
PO BOX 1393
JKB 11013

To whom it may concern,

I’m applying for the Project Manager position advertised through Jakarta Post. As
shown in the enclosed resume, I have a strong academic background in Chemical
Engineer graduated from Universitas Indonesia on 2007.
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

14. Who wrote the application letter?

A. Project manager
B. Jakarta post
C. Dini aminarto
D. Chemical engineer

15. What is the job position that applicant applied for?

A. Project manager
B. General manager
C. Chemical engineer
D. Academician

16. Where did the company advertise the job opening?

A. Kompas
B. Jakarta globe
C. Tribun
D. Jakarta post

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
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

20. What the applicant has enclosed along with the application letter?
A. Resume
B. Biography
C. Photo
D. Certificate
21. Is there any information when the applicant graduated?
A. Yes, it’s on 2010.
B. Yes, it’s on 2007.
C. Yes, it’s on 2005.
D. No.

Text 6

Mr. William Chan

Personnel Manager Wong and Lim Consulting
PO Box 583, Kwai Chung
Kowloon

Dear Mr. Chan,

I am writing to apply for the post of Management Trainee, which was advertised on
the Student Affairs Office notice board of the Hongkong Polytechnic University on 1
March 2020.

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.

Currently I am studying a B.A. in Management at the Hongkong Polytechnic

University, graduating in 2005. Subjects which I am studying that are relevant to the
post of Management Trainee include Operations Management, Human Resources
Management, Accounting, Marketing and strategic Management.

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

22. What is the job title?

A. Consultant
B. Human resources management
C. Accounting
D. Management trainee

23. What skills and personnel qualities are required?

A. Leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
B. Fluent spoken and written Mandarin
C. Have known about environment
D. Hard worker

24. 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

25. Where does Mr. Chan live?

A. In the city of China
B. In the city of Hong Kong
C. In the city of England
D. In the city of Malaysia

26. Who send the letter?

A. Mr. Chan
B. Mr. Wong
C. Mrs. Lim
D. Mr. Wong Wai Man Wilfred

27. What does Mr. Wilfred enclose the application letter?

A. Address
B. Job interview
C. Resume
D. Reputation

28. How does Mr. Wilfred know this ad?

A. From Wong and Lim Consulting
B. From Student Affairs Office notice board
C. From Lucky Star Garment Manufactory
D. From Hong Kong Polytechnic University

29. The following subjects of study have relevant to Management Trainee, except …
A. Operations Management
B. Human Resources Management
C. Marketing and Strategic Management
D. Management Society 

30. What is Mr. William Chan’s position?

A. Operations Manager
B. General Manager
C. Human Resource
D. Personal Manager

PART B
Answer the following questions based on the information on the text!

Lilis Handayani
Jl. A. Yani 389 Surabaya, 65151
April 19, 2015

Mr. Frank Peterson, Personnel Manager Jeans and Co.

Jl. Raya Pandaan 186
Pandaan Pasuruan, Jawa Timur, 98502

Dear Mr. Peterson:

I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for a local branch manager

newspaper appeared in the Jawa Pos on Sunday, June 15. As you can see from my
enclosed resume, my experience and qualifications match this position’s
requirements.

My current position, managing the local branch of a national shoe retailer, has
provided the opportunity to work under a high-pressure, team environment, where it
is essential to be able to work closely with my colleagues in order to meet sales
deadlines. In addition to my responsibilities as manager, I also developed time
management tools for staff using Access and Excel from Microsoft’s Office Suite.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to
personally discuss why I am particularly suited for this position. Please call me after
4.00 p.m. to suggest a time we may meet. I can be reached via telephone number -
858564 or by email at lilish@yahoo.com.

Sincerely,

Lilis Handayani

1. To whom is the letter sent?

_________________________________________________________
2. Who wrote the application letter? 
_________________________________________________________

3. What is the purpose of writing the letter? 

_________________________________________________________

4. What position is being advertised? 

_________________________________________________________

5. How did Lilis Handayani know the vacancy? 

_________________________________________________________

6. What is Lilis’ current position? 

_________________________________________________________

7. What has her current position provided with? 

_________________________________________________________

8. What other responsibilities does she have at the moment? 

_________________________________________________________

9. Do you think that Lilis is confident about her competence? How do you know? 
_________________________________________________________

10. Does Lilis indicate her willingness for an interview? Find the evidence from the
text! 
_________________________________________________________
KUNCI JAWABAN
Part 1
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. B
9. C
10. B
11. D
12. D
13. A
14. C
15. A
16. D
17. A
18. D
19. C
20. A
21. B
22. D
23. A
24. D
25. B
26. D
27. C
28. B
29. D
30. D

Part 2
1. The letter is sent to Mr. Frank Peterson
2. Lilis Handayani wrote the application letter
3. The purpose of writing the letter is applying a job
4. The position which is being advertised is a local branch manager
5. She knew the vacancy from a newspaper
6. Lilis’s current position is managing local branch of shoe retailer.
7. Her current position provided her with the opportunity to work under pressure and
working with team environment.
8. Her other responsibility is developing time management for staff
9. Yes, she is. From her current position, she is very confident to apply the job
10. Yes, she does. She said to call her after 4:00 pm to arrange the time to meet.