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Cel2106 Class Material 3 (Week 5-6)
Cel2106 Class Material 3 (Week 5-6)
CLASS MATERIAL 3
COMPOSING AN IMPRESSIVE JOB
APPLICATION LETTER
Introduction
Do you think you need a letter to apply for a job? The answer is yes. A job application
letter, also known as cover letter, is usually sent with a resume.
Discussion
What is a job application letter?
(Letter of application that send long with resume to provide details info why you are qualify
for the position.
How can a good job application letter help to secure a job interview?
Can help to convince hiring manager about ur skills and capabilities
How does a resume contribute to the content of a job application letter?
Highlights specific knowledge and qualities in resume
Activity 1
Tick (√) in the box if the statement is correct regarding job application letter.
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9. Applicant is advised to write emotionally to convince the
employers.
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Activity 2
Read the sample job application letter below and answer the following question.
Sample Job Application Letter
Jasmiza Kamarudin
83, Jalan 2/3,
Bangi Perdana,
43650 Bandar Baru Bangi,
Selangor.
24 September 2020
Dear Sir,
The role is very appealing to me, and I am certain that your company can achieve
greater accomplishments as I possess priceless experience during my industrial
training at 1Grant Thornton Malaysia as an audit trainee. With a bachelor’s degree in
accountancy, you can expect an employee who has comprehensive understanding of
financial and accounting credentials. Moreover, the achievements that I obtained
during my study may reflect my commitment in fulfilling any tasks given and in support
of that, I was awarded with various academic and leadership awards at the national
level. Besides that, working under pressure and multitasking have always been the
obstacles I am able to endure in completing my job.
Enclosed is my resume for your future references. You can contact me via my phone
number 0123952902 or email jasmiza.kamarudin@yahoo.com. I hope to be given an
opportunity to be called for an interview to present myself. Thank you for your time
and consideration.
Best regards,
Jasmiza
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Jasmiza Kamarudin
0123952902
jasmiza.kamarudin@yahoo.com
What information should be included in the body paragraphs of a job application letter?
Closing letter
Contact information
Inform about attachment that provided
c) Paragraph 3
Want to be called for interview
Thanking the hiring manager
Activity 3
Read the body paragraphs below and analyse the information given. According to your
answers in Activity 2, label the paragraphs below as Paragraph 1, Paragraph 2, or
Paragraph 3.
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3. My experience has taught me how to build strong Paragraph 2
relationships with all departments in an organisation. I can
work within a team as well as cross-team. I can work with
web engineers to resolve technical issues and implement
technical enhancements.
5. Apart from that, I did not involve myself in teaching per Paragraph 2
say, but I have also challenged myself in fields other than
teaching. For example, I expanded my administrative
skills by joining a training in Kuala Lumpur as an
administration executive. My communication skills had
been refined and of course I became better in
administrative skills. Therefore, I can guarantee that the
skills I have acquired will definitely prepare me to be the
best candidate for this position.
Discussion
What are the important components to be included in a job application letter? List
down the components.
Salutation
Subject
Date
Contact information
Complimentary closing
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Activity 4
The following is a poorly written job application letter. Identify the missing components
and improve the job application letter. A sample job advertisement and resume are
provided for your reference.
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Sample Resume
RESUME
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am keen to work in demanding and effortful vicinity where each work requires high efficiency.
EMPLOYMENT
Responsibilities:
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Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
SKILLS
Well versed with the Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
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INTERESTS
REFERENCES
With regards to the above matter, I am interested to apply for the position as a
Marketing Executive in Talnoor Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. as advertised recently on the
Internet. I believe the skills and experience I have will greatly contribute to the
success of your company.
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Identify and list down the missing components in the job application letter above.
Improve the job application letter by adding the missing components identified in the
previous question
With regards to the above matter, I am interested to apply the position as a Marketing
Executive in Talnoor Enterprise Sdn.Bhd. as advertised recently on the internet.
As you can see in my resume, I graduated with a diploma in Marketing in SEGi University in
2006 and have various work experience. You can be assured that my past experience as a
marketing executive will help me to perform the job efficiently. My key strengths that would
support my success in this position include my excellent interpersonal and communication
skills and also the ability to work independently.
I hereby enclosed my resume altogether with this application for your reference. I can be
reached at any time via my mobile phone 012-3456789 or my email alifaruqi@gmail.com.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to hear from you soon and to be given an
opportunity to present myself with an interview.
Regards.
Alifaruqi
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Language Focus
Discussion
- Anything that happen in the past and somehow still affect in the
present
SPT- action is done and completed with timeline (eg: last week, 4
years ago)
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Activity 5
Analyses the errors in the paragraphs below and correct them using the suitable
tenses (present perfect tense/ past tense).
1. Furthermore, in order to handle the job, any tasks given to me can surely be
fulfilled as I equip myself with valuable knowledge and skills to work as sport and
recreation assistant. For example, the certificates I received based on the first aid
and basic outdoor recreation skills training I attend in 2018 may highlight my
ability in doing the job.
Correction:
as I have equipped myself
the certificates I have received
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Correction:
I managed to close
I have undergoes
Reader-Centered Writing
Discussion
What do you understand about reader-centered writing?
To shift focus from ‘you’ as writer to reader as the writer
Difference perspective
Focus on telling reader what they can get from u
Eg: your parcel have been delivered
What is the significance of applying this style in a job application letter?
Activity 6
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Applicant 1
I am writing to apply for the Programmer position advertised in The Star dated 20 July
2020. As requested, I am enclosing a job application, my certification and my resume.
I find the job specification listing in your advertisement interesting. I believe that my
strong experience and education background will make me a very competitive
candidate for the position. I have a bachelor in Computer Science from Universiti
Putra Malaysia. I have full understanding of how to contribute positively towards a
word-class company since I have experienced and have been exposed to research
and full cycle of a software development project. I also have experience in learning
and excelling at new technologies as required.
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Applicant 2
I am writing to apply for the Programmer position advertised in The Star dated 20 July
2020. As requested, I am enclosing a job application, my certification and my resume.
The job specification listing in your advertisement is very interesting, and surely my
strong experience and education background will make me a very competitive
candidate for the position. With a bachelor in Computer Science from Universiti Putra
Malaysia, the tasks given to me can absolutely be executed well as I have full
understanding of how to contribute positively towards a word-class company since I
have experienced and have been exposed to research and full cycle of a software
development project. The experience I have in learning and excelling at new
technologies may also grant valuable and beneficial contribution to your company.
If you have any inquiry, you can refer to my resume attached with the letter. You can
reach me anytime via my phone number 012-6236245 or email
khairi.amin@gmail.com. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to
speaking with you about this employment opportunity.
1. Position yourself as a hiring manager. Which applicant would you prefer to hire?
Applicant 2
2. What are the differences between Sample 1 and Sample 2 in terms of the
language and tone used?
Sample 2 use the correct grammar, present perfect tense to explain their
experiences and skills. Other than that, the tone used in sample to sound more
appropriate.
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Persuasive Language in Job Application Letter
Discussion
What is persuasive language?
To make the hiring manager to agree/like us
To help company see u as the best candidate
What is the effect of using persuasive language in a job application letter?
Activity 7
List down suitable persuasive language expressions that can be used in a job application
letter.
a. Certainly, the company will be getting someone that is capable of leading the group
b. For sure, there is no doubt I am the right fit for this position
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Activity 8
19 August 2020
Dear Sir,
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An Application for the Post of Chemist
(1)I wish to apply for the position of Chemist in your company as advertised on
Jobstreet.com on 10 August 2020.
I have just graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Science from Universiti
Putra Malaysia. I managed to gain a lot of experience and developed my research
skills while completing my final year project on the Jatropha oils in aspects of
epoxidation for lubricant making processes. (2)Furthermore, this project exposed me
to working with the laboratory tools and instruments such as the IR spectroscopy,
NMR spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy and TGA.
(5) In addition , you will also notice from my resume that my position as the President
of the Orienteering Club and member of the Chemistry Club have
(6) successfully developed my leadership and decision-making skills, which are
relevant skills for the position offered. Hence, (7) I do believe that I have the skills
and experience you are looking for.
I have attached my resume and other relevant documents for your favorable
consideration. You can reach me anytime via my phone number 012-8822878 or
email maream_ee@gmail.com. I look forward to attending an interview at your
convenience.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Maream Esabel
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Activity 9
Based on the sample job advertisement and sample resume given, write an outline for a
job application letter in the space provided. After that, write a complete job application
letter. Incorporate the correct usage of tenses, reader centered writing and persuasive
language in your letter.
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Sample Resume
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Job Application Letter Outline
Position desired
Strengths
(Match applicant’s resume with the job
requirement)
Contact information
(phone & email)
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Job Application Letter
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Job application letter tips
Use right tenses
Use reader sentence writing few times
Use persuasive language
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