A p p l i c a t i o n

Le t t e r
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Arranged by
David Bagasa Saputro
Nil a Ay u Ku s u ma Wa r d a
Diki Kurniaw
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Thoya FigianSyah
Dwiki Kurniawan
What is a Job Application Letter?
A job application letter, also known as a cover letter, should be sent or uploaded
with your resume when applying for jobs. While your resume offers a history of
your work experience and an outline of your skills and accomplishments, the job
application letter you send to an employer explains why you are qualified for the
position and should be selected for an interview.
 Tips for Writing a Job
Application Letter

Writing this letter can seem like a challenging task.

However, if you take it one step at a time, you'll soon be
an expert at writing application letters to send with your
resume.
 Ho w To G e t S t a rt e d

Analyze the Job Posting Include Your Most Relevant

Qualifications
To include the most convincing, Make a list of your relevant experience and
relevant details in your letter, you'll skills.
need to know what the employer
wants.
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Writing Guid e l i n e

Length: A letter of application should be no more than one page long. Three to four paragraphs is
typical.

Format and Page Margins: Use about 1" margins and align your text to the left, which is the standard
alignment for most documents.

Font: Use a traditional font such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri. The font size should be between 10
and 12 points.
What To Include in Each Section of the Letter
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 Simple Formatting Using

a Template
Overwhelmed by all these formatting and organization requirements? One way to make the
process of writing a job application easier is to use a job application letter template to create
your own personalized job application letters for applying for a job. Having a template can help
save you time if you are sending a lot of application letters.
Tips for Writing an Effective Letter

Always write one. Unless a job posting specifically says not to send a letter of application or cover letter, you should always send one.

Use business letter format. Use a formal business letter format when writing your letter.

Sell yourself. Throughout the letter, focus on how you would benefit the company.

Use keywords. Reread the job listing, circling any keywords (such as skills or abilities that are emphasized in the listing).

Keep it brief. Keep your letter under a page long, with no more than about four paragraphs.

Proofread and edit. Employers are likely to overlook an application with a lot of errors.
Thank you for listening!
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