JOB APPLICATION LETTERSusantiningrum, MAB

KINDS OF JOB APPLICATION LETTER

SOLICITED APPLICATION LETTER based on job advertisement (want ads)

and an information (formal or informal information).

UNSOLICITED APPLICATION LETTER based on self initiative to developing

carier.

THE ORGANIZATION BUSINESS WANT TO KNOW:

CHARACTER Leadership, qualities, stability. ENERGY enthusiasm, initiative, drive. MOTIVATION desire for recognition, security, better

income, challenge, competition, advancement potential.

MATURITY self dicipline, independence, acceptance of

responsibility, ability to think creatively, communicate effectively, get along with other people, work hard, etc.

THE OPENING SECTION

SOLICITED APPLICATION LETTERS I should like to apply the post of …. Which

you advertised in ….

Your ad in the December 29, 2009 issue of office Secretary interest me greatly. With my five years experience as Office Secretary in …., I believe I could serve your new branch well.

UNSOLICITED APPLICATION LETTERS I am looking for a job as a (an) …. in a business

firm, and would be grateful if you consider me for such a post in your organization. I can come for interview at any time convenient to you.

PRESENTING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

I am graduate in office administration education of the Sebelas Maret University.

I am 23 years old. For the past three years I have been working

for the …… as the assistant manager, but wish to leave now to improve my wages and prospect. Before joining this company, I worked for two years as …..

I expect to get Rp. 1.500.000,00 a month to start with, but am more interested in prospect of promotion than in the amount of my initial.

CLOSING PARAGRAPH

If you should require further information, I shall be happy to provide it.

When you need a secretary in your company who can take shorthand at 125 words a minute in English call me.

I am available to come for an interview at your earliest convenience. You may contact me at the address on the letter head.