JOB APPLICATION LETTERS

Write a job application letterJob Application Letter

Activity 1Study the following job application letters!

  A letter without complete resumeJob application letter you make is basically sales letter. Therefore, in the body of your letter,present yourself with confidence. This type of letter is sent instead of a resume, do not send both,in order that you get a chance for an interview from the employer you are applying to.The letter must reflect your personality as well as your qualifications. Emphasize your strongestability, then describe two or more others, but don’t overdo, by mentioning all the applicableexperience you have.The basic components of application letter are as follow:

- the date- inside address- salutation- body- closing- sincerely and signature

Example of a job application letter without resume:

October 15, 2009

Miss Marceline

Ecomoda & Co.,

Jl. Surya Kencana No. 15

Sukabumi

Dear Miss Marceline,

This is in reply to your advertisement in the Harian Pakuan, October 13, 2009, for a

Mechanic.

In your busy office, speed, accuracy and competence are paramount. During my

mechanical career, I have developed my skill as a technician. My first year in good

standing as a legal technician for PT. Astra Daihatsu Motor, assume my accuracy.

My statistical and mechanical training from SMK Negeri 1 Sukabumi help me

working well. My English skill helped on the proofreading of any kind of English

materials.

I look forward to applying my skill, energy, and enthusiasm to the challenge of a

busy office such as yours. Can we arrange an interview at your convenience?

Sincerely,

Mr Yuli Yulianto Ali

 

 Activity 2Answer the questions based on the letter above!

1. What kind of job position does Mr. Yuli apply?..........................................................................................................................

2. Where does he get the vacancy?.......................................................................................................................

3. Where did he graduate from?........................................................................................................................

4. From the text, what majority was he in?........................................................................................................................

5. What is his expectation in his letter?........................................................................................................................

  A letter with complete resume enclosedIn writing job application letter with resume, the cover letter should be written in brief but itmust be full enough to persuade the reader to turn to the resume itself.A cover letter should have the following three important points:Indicate what job you are applying for.Provide one or two items of experience.Mention that the resume is enclose/attached.

Example of a letter with complete resume enclosed:

December 15, 2009

Miss Pretty Slimy

Personal Manager

Profit Department Store

Sukabumi, Indonesia

Dear Pretty Slimy,

This is an application for a position as a sales representative as advertised in the

Harian Pakuan, December 13, 2009. I have three years experience in sales with

garment industry, plus the background of about four years in production and design.However, I am most interested in sales.

I am prepared for the long hours and travel required of an effective salesperson.

My resume is enclosed.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Asep Sunarya

 

 Activity 3Answer the question based on the letter above.

From this kind of letter, what kind of job position does Mr. Asep apply?................................................................................................................

Where does he get the vacancy?.................................................................................................................

Does it mention his job experience?................................................................................................................

Do you know where he graduated from?................................................................................................................

Is there any resume enclosed in this letter?................................................................................................................

 

 

Activity 1List of interview questions 

In this lesson there is a list of some of the main interview questions that you may be asked at aninterview. These interview questions relate to almost any type of job. Please note that an interviewermay also ask questions that relate to the specific position that you are applying for. The more time youspend on interview practice the better your chances of securing the new position you desire. For thesuggestion, based on your own identity try to answer the questions when you read them.

List of interview questions relating to the new job / company

1.  Why do you want this job?

2.  What qualities do you think will be required for this job?

3.  What can you contribute?

4.  Why do you want to work for this company?

5.  What do you know about this company?

6.  What interests you about our product (or service)?

7.  What can we (the new company) offer that your previous company cannot offer?

8.  You have not done this sort of job before. How will you cope/succeed?

9.  Why should we employ you?

10. How ambitious are you?

11. What are you looking for in a new job?

12. Are you too old/young for this job? [Shouldn't be asked in countries with age discrimination legislation.

13. Are you prepared to relocate?

14. Are you willing to travel?

15. What level of salary are you looking for now?

List of interview questions relating to your current / previous job

1.  How much does your last job resemble the one you are applying for?

2.  What are the differences?

3.  What do you think of the last company you worked for?

4.  Why did you join your previous company?

5.  Did they live up to your expectations?

6.  Why are you leaving now?

7.  Explain the organizational structure in your last company and how you fitted into it?

8.  What did you think of your manager/supervisor?

9.  What did you do on a day to day basis?

10. Did you increase sales or profits in your last job?

11. Have you reduced costs at your last company?

12. Did you feel you progressed satisfactorily in your last job?

13. What problems did you encounter in your last job?

 

14. What annoyed you about your last job?

15. What did you earn in your last job?

Career related interview questions

1.  Why did you choose a career in …? 

2.  Why are you changing careers?

3.  What are your career goals?

4.  How long have you been looking for a new job?

5.  Do you prefer to work in a small, medium or large company?

6.  What would your ideal job be?

7.  Are you considering any other positions at the moment?

8.  If you have changed jobs a lot you may be asked how long you would stay in the new job.

9.  Have you ever been fired?

10. How often are you off sick?

List of interview questions relating to you

1.  How would you describe yourself?

2.  How would others describe you?

3.  Do you consider yourself successful?

4.  What was your greatest success?

5.  How did you achieve it?

6.  What has been your biggest failure?

7.  How could you improve yourself?

8.  Are you a leader?

9.  How do you handle criticism?

10. What sort of manager are you?

11. What makes a good manager?

12. Do you work well with others? Or are you a loner?

13. Do you need other people around to stimulate you or are you self-motivated?

14. Are you accepted into a team quickly?15. What motivates you?

16. Do you know how to motivate other people?

17. Are you competitive?

18. Do you feel you are ready to take on greater responsibilities?

19. Can you work under pressure?

20. Do you mind working for someone older than yourself? Younger than you? Of the opposite sex?