MEDIA MENGAJAR

PATHWAY TO
ENGLISH
FOR SMA/MA GRADE XII

Kurikulum 2013 Revisi

By: Th. M. Sudarwati and Eudia Grace
Chapter 2
I HOPE I MIGHT BE
GRANTED AN INTERVIEW
 CHAPTER 2
I Hope I Might Be Granted an Interview

Application Letter
Elements
Structure
Language
Features
 Application Letter

 Written to apply for a job.

 Should be typed, not more than one side of
A4.
 Should refer to the job title and reference.
 Should refer to the most relevant parts of the
résumé.
 Speculative Letters and Cover Letters
Speculative Letters
 Sent as part of speculative application
together with a résumé
 Sound positive and enthusiastic
 Cover the kind of work you’re looking for, the
reason why you want to work for that company
and why you are suitable, and the relevant
skills, experience, and personal qualities
 Tailored to the specific company
 Addressed to a named individual
 Offer a number of options and write that you
are open for an interview invitation
Cover Letters
 Accompany an application form or a
résumé for a job vacancy advertised
 A great chance to sell yourself
 Cover the kind of work advertised, the
reason why you are applying to them, why
the job interests you, and why you want to
work for that company
 Make your résumé and application worth
reading
 Emphasize your positive sides
 Highlight your enthusiasm and suitability
for the job
Structure of Application Letters
 Elements of Application Letters
month/day/year
1. Date
September 20, 2018
name of the company being applied to, full name of the hiring manager, street
2. Receiver
address, city/state, zip code
Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms. + last name of the hiring manager or to whom it may
3. Salutation
concern for
First paragraph: the title of the position applied, the reasons, for being a good
fit for the position
4. Body Letter Second paragraph and the followings: a brief description of the applicant’s
background that is related to the job requirements for the position applied for
Last paragraph: positive and polite close
Complimentary
5. closing, signature, full name of the applicant
Close
September 20, 2018

Personal Manager
Sri Ayu, Sri Ayu & Co
GPO BOX 345
Singapore

Dear Sir/Madam:
I am writing to apply for the position of accountant as advertised on Weeks last week. I have given careful consideration
to the job description and believe that I have the necessary qualifications and personal attributions to take up the
position.

Although I do not have a lot of practical experience in the field of advertising, my past work experience shows that I am
able to learn fast from experienced staff. In my previous job as a salesgirl, it was necessary to be able to handle
customers’ complaints and, at the same time, to encourage them to appreciate the products offered.

I have enclosed my résumé for your consideration with copies of my certificates and qualifications.

I would like the opportunity to work as part of an enthusiastic office team. I look forward to the opportunity for an
interview.

Yours sincerely,

Ninarika Ghosh
 Language Features
PUNCTUATION

September 20, 2018

Open punctuation is used with no
Personal manager
commas or full stops for date and
Sri Ayu, Sri Ayu & Co address.
GPO BOX 345
Singapore

Dear Sir/Madam: Salutation with a colon.

 Language Features
TENSES
I am writing to apply for the
position of accountant as The use of the present continuous.
advertised on Weeks last week.

Although I do not have a lot of

practical experience in the field of
advertising, my past work The use of the present tense.
experience shows that I am able to
learn fast from experienced staff.
 Language Features
TENSES
I have enclosed my résumé for
your consideration with copies of The use of the present perfect.
my certificates and qualifications.

In my previous job as a salesgirl, it

was necessary to be able to handle
customers’ complaints and, at the The use of the past tense.
same time, to encourage them to
appreciate the products offered.
Thank You!