Make a Good Application Letter

Instructions

1. Collect your thoughts. Assemble personal information relevant to the position you are interested in. This may include your skills, interests, work experiences, education and other information that can qualify you for the job. Evaluate why you're interested in the job and why you believe you are a good fit for the position.

2. Make a general outline. Most application letters consist of three to four paragraphs, with the opening paragraph stating your interest for the position, how you found out about it and a brief statement about why you should be considered for the job. The middle paragraphs highlight the reasons why you believe you are qualified. This can focus on your related work experiences, training and education, accomplishments relevant to the position, and other qualifications. Your closing paragraph should reiterate your interest in the job and express gratitude to the person reading your letter for taking the time to review your information. Don't forget to provide information about when and how to contact you for an interview.

3. Compose a rough draft based on your outline. Avoid using contractions, passive voice and starting sentences with the word "I." Use professional vocabulary and only include relevant information. Keep your letter concise and interesting for the reader.

4. Edit your letter. Reread your rough draft for clarity and any spelling or punctuation mistakes. Have a trusted friend or adviser review your letter and ask for feedback.

5. Format a final copy. Make all desired changes to the rough draft of the letter. Add your address, phone number and email address at the top left-hand corner of the letter, followed by the date on the next line. Leave a space and then write the name of the person you are submitting the letter to, followed by her title, company name and the business address. End your letter with a complimentary closing like "Sincerely" or "Respectfully," and leave room to sign your name.

6. Proofread your work. Check for any errors, misspellings or other mistakes before sending your application letter to your prospective employer. A clean, error-free application letter reflects professionalism and credibility.

7. Prepare your application letter and submit it with your resume. If mailing your letter, print it on a high quality paper that matches your resume and envelope. Sign your name on the letter using a black ink pen and attach your resume before mailing it to your prospective employer.

Application letters Trick

Job application letters should have no misspelled words, and focus on the job for which the person is applying. Write a great application letter filled with information pertaining to the job for which it is applied, by using these tips from a career adviser in this free video on job guidance.

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Contoh application letter for Engineer

Tangerang, August 29, 2007

Attention To:
Mr. Imantoro
Human Resources Department
PT. Persada Bumida Terpadu
Jl. Raya Sukamaju No. 11
Tangerang

Dear Sir,

On this good opportunity, I would like to apply as a Instrumentation and Control System Engineer in your company. My name is Dias Farhan, 22 years old, male, single, energetic and healthy. I am a Control System Engineer and graduated from Suryadarma University (UNSURYA) on May 2007 with GPA 3.78. I would like to have career to expand my experience.

My personality as a hard worker and fast learner type of person would bring benefit to your company. I will be very appreciated if you could give in opportunity to work in your company.

Herewith I enclose my curriculum vitae, which will give details of my qualification.

I hope my qualifications and experience merit your consideration and look forward to your reply.

Sincerely yours,

Dias Farhan
Phone : 021 - 5758243
Jl. Melati No.23
Tangerang - 15712

SURAT LAMARAN BAHASA INGGRIS Versi Anne Ahira

Papanggungan VII blk. no. 36
Bandung, Indonesia
August 1, 2009

Dear Sirs.

I have read your advertisement in Pikiran Rakyat Newspaper and anxious to apply for Recruitment Manager.

I was graduated form the English Department, school of Foreign Languages Bandung, in 2009. My major studies were English subjects and my minor studies were tourism.

On the enclosed data sheet you will find additional information about my general qualification.

After you have analyzed my qualification in terms of your needs, I should like very much to secure an interview for the position that you have offered.

I am looking forward to hear from you, and your consideration upon my application will be very much appreciated.

Thank you very much for your special attention.

Sincerely yours,

Derry Dharmawan

PERSONAL DATA

Name : Derry Dharmawan
Address : Jln. Papanggungan VII blk. no. 36 Bandung
Telephone : 022-73xxxx / 08132xxxxxx
Date of Birth : November 11, 198
Place of Birth : Bandung
Height : 1, 66 m
Weight : 62 kg
Physical Condition : Excellent
Marital Status : Single
Sex : Male

Education Background:

Attended the English Department, School of Foreign Languages from 2003-2008
Senior High School from 2000-2003 at SMUN 25 Bandung
Junior High School from 1997-2000 at SLTPN 30 Bandung
Elementary School from 1991-1997 at SDN Pindad 2 Bandung

Extracurricular activities in School:

Belonged to Study Body of English, ASES (Association of STBA YAPARI-ABA Students of English Studies) as a member.

Business Experience:

Worked as a receptionist in Bandung Giri Gahana Golf and Resort during 6 months

Resignation Letter

December 14, 2010
Dear Anton,

I wanted to take a moment to let you know that I am leaving my position as a student assistant at GGU effective December 19, 2008. I have accepted a position as finance at a consultant firm and I will be starting for full time position next month.

I have enjoyed my tenure here and I appreciate having had the opportunity to work with you. Thank you for the support, guidance, and encouragement you have provided me during my time as one of CyberCampus team. Even though I will miss my colleagues, I am looking forward to this new challenge and to starting a new phase of my career.

I wish you and the CyberCampus team all the best. I do hope our paths cross again in the future.
Please let me know if I can be of assistance during the transition. I can be reached at my personal email address (xxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com) or my cell, 415-351-xxxx if you have any questions or need any further information.
Thanks again for everything.

Sincerely,


xxxxxxxxxxx

Best Resignation Letter

Dear Mr. Baker,

As an employee of an institution of higher education, I have few very basic expectations. Chief among these is that my direct superiors have an intellect that ranges above the common ground squirrel. After your consistent and annoying harassment of my co-workers and me during our commission of duties, I can only surmise that you are one of the few true genetic wastes of our time.

Asking me, a network administrator, to explain every nuance of everything I do each time you happen to stroll into my office is not only a waste of time, but also a waste of precious oxygen. I was hired because I know how to network computer systems, and you were apparently hired to provide amusement to your employees, who watch you vainly attempt to understand the concept of "cut and paste" as it is explained to you for the hundredth time.

You will never understand computers. Something as incredibly simple as binary still gives you too many options. You will also never understand why people hate you, but I am going to try and explain it to you, even though I am sure this will be just as effective as telling you what an IP is. Your shiny new iMac has more personality than you ever will.

You wander around the building all day, shiftlessly seeking fault in others. You have a sharp dressed, useless look about you that may have worked for your interview, but now that you actually have responsibility, you pawn it off on overworked staff, hoping their talent will cover for your glaring ineptitude. In a world of managerial evolution, you are the blue-green algae that everyone else eats and laughs at. Managers like you are a sad proof of the Dilbert principle.

Seeing as this situation is unlikely to change without you getting a full frontal lobotomy reversal, I am forced to tender my resignation; however, I have a few parting thoughts:

1. When someone calls you in reference to employment, it is illegal for you to give me a bad recommendation as I have consistently performed my duties and even more. The most you can say to hurt me is, "I prefer not to comment." To keep you honest, I will have friends randomly call you over the next couple of years, because I know you would be unable to do it on your own.

2. I have all the passwords to every account on the system and I know every password you have used for the last five years. If you decide to get cute, I will publish your "Favorites," which I conveniently saved when you made me "back up" your useless files. I do believe that terms like "Lolita" are not viewed favorably by the university administrations.

3. When you borrowed the digital camera to "take pictures of your mother's b-day," you neglected to mention that you were going to take nude pictures of yourself in the mirror. Then, like the techno-moron you are, you forgot to erase them. Suffice it to say, I have never seen such odd acts with a ketchup bottle. I assure you that those photos are being kept in safe places pending your authoring of a glowing letter of recommendation. (And, for once, would you please try to use spellcheck? I hate correcting your mistakes.)

I expect the letter of recommendation on my desk by 8:00 am tomorrow. One word of this to anybody and all of your twisted little repugnant obsessions will become public knowledge. Never f*ck with your systems administrator, Mr. Baker! They know what you do with all that free time!

Sincerely



David Blocker

Network Administrator

Contoh Surat Pengunduran Diri (English)

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, Province, Post Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email

Date

Name
Title
Organization/Company
Address
City, Province, Post Code

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:

The purpose of this resignation letter is to inform you that I will be leaving my position with ABC Company effective October 1. I will be relocating to DKI Jakarta in the near future.

I have appreciated both being part of the ABC team and the opportunities that have been provided to me during the last several years.

Please let me know if I can be of assistance during the transition. You can reach me at the above address if you have any questions or need any further information.


Yours Sincerely,

Signature

Your Name

SURAT RESIGN VERSI BAHASA INGGRIS

Dear Mr. xxx,

It is with both regret and anticipation that I submit this letter of resignation. As required by my contract of empoyment, I hereby give you one month notice of my intention to leave my position as Front Desk Agent, effective 18 March 2009.

I have decide that it is time to move on and I have accepted a position elsewhere. This was not an easy decision and took lot of consideration. However I am confident that my new role will help me to move towards some of the goals I have for my career. It has been my genuine pleasure to work for [company name] during these last 21 months.

I have enjoyed working with Resor Seminyak’s fine staff of professionals and colleagues. The association I have made during my employment here will be truly memorable for years to come. I wish [company name]continued more success in future.

Thank you for allowing me to serve [company name] and for all the opportunity, experience, knowledge and new skill I have during my employment. Once again I wish you all all staff in [company name] every good fortune.

Yours truly,

Lowongan Kerja Surabaya 2011

MILK Photography

Kami adalah usaha bergerak di bidang jasa fotografi spesialis baby, kids & family. Usaha kami berdiri sejak 2009 dan saat ini usaha kami sedang berkembang pesat di surabaya pusat.

Adapun beberapa staff ahli yang kami butuhkan :

Lowongan Kerja Surabaya 2011 untuk :

1. Asisten / Front Office
2. Desain Grafis / Design Graphic
3. Photographer

Lokasi Kerja di : Surabaya

Persyaratan :

1. Asisten / Front Office

* Wanita, fresh graduate, Single, Simpatik dan mampu berkomunikasi dengan dunia anak-anak
* Mahir komputer (microsoft office & internet)
* Sedikit kemampuan berbicara english (passive)

2. Desain Grafis / Design Graphic

* Wanita, fresh graduate, minim S1
* Mampu bekerja dalam deadline
* Mahir photoshop dan editing layout american style

3. Photographer

* Wanita / pria, pengalaman di utamakan
* Bisa menggunakan photoshop
* Punya daya kreasi tinggi dalam menciptakan suatu hasil karya

Untuk lamaran lampirkan CV + portfolio (untuk designer & fotografer) kirim ke e-mail kami :

milk.photography@yahoo.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/MILK-Photography/49795024079

www.milkymilk.me (under construction)

Tgl. Penutupan “Lowongan Kerja Surabaya 2011″ : 16 Jan 2011

Surat Pemberitahuan Resign

Dear Managers and Colleagues,

As many of you probably know, tomorrow is my last working day at [company name] . But before I leave, I would like to take a moment to remember and cherish our times together. It's been great knowing each one of you. Even though I will miss you all here, I am looking forward to this new challenge and to start a new phase of my career.

I have been extremely satisfied working with [company name] , working here has been a learning and an enjoyable experience. I thank you all for your support and encouragement during these past three years.

With all of you, I have shared a unique camaraderie which I hope will continue in the years to come even though I shall not be here with [company name] anymore.

This is not a goodbye, only “see you later". Do stay in touch. You may contact me at my personal email: [....]

Please accept my sincere apology for any mistakes I made during my employment at [company name] . I do wish you all and the company every success in future endeavors.

Sincerely Yours,

[Joko susilo]