Application Letter

 Application Letter

An application letter is a document that expresses your interest in a job opening. This letter describes how you are as a person and a professional in brief. In the letter, it is necessary to highlight what kind of achievements and skills are related to the intended position.

GUIDELINE TO WRITE

1. Opening

The opening section consists of:

• Header, in the form of letterhead with your name and contact information, including address, cellphone number, and email.
• The date of writing of the letter
• Addressed to whom. If you have detailed contact information for the intended company, you can write the name of the person concerned, along with the title, company, and address. If not available, it can be addressed to the HR department or HRD.
• Salutations, such as "With respect, ..." or "Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name. " Leave it blank if you have no contact name.

2. Contents

In the body of the letter, convey each paragraph in a concise, concise and clear manner, so that it is not wordy. The initial section contains information on why you wrote the letter, the position you are aiming for, and where the job information came from. If there are references, please also mention them in this section.

Next, write down some of your strengths according to the resume / CV summary results. Don't just copy and paste your resume, but try to highlight personal qualifications and e

xperiences that are relevant and match the intended position.

3. Closing

End the letter with a thank you to the employer for considering your job application. Also include detailed contact information so that the company can easily contact you. Then, close with a greeting such as "Sincerely, ..." and your signature.

Example of an Application Letter

Yoga Aditya
Kramat 7 street
Jakarta Pusat 10450
(62) 88214412328
Yoga03251@gmail.com

August 21, 2020

Regginald Hargreeves
Recruiter
Umbrella Consulting
743 Pramuka Street
Jakarta Timur 10528

Dear Mr. Hargreeves

I am reaching out to you regarding the posting for the human resources consultant position I found on Inside.com. I have a great interest in this position and would appreciate your consideration as a candidate for the role.

In my previous experience, I worked in human resources departments to provide support across several different industries. I have worked in my current role as a human resources generalist for the past four years. Prior to this job, I worked as a human resources assistant for two years, which shows my ability to advance in my career.

I have a strong passion for helping others, which is why I have found such fulfillment in human resources, providing support to my fellow employees and assisting them in ways that benefit them both personally and professionally. I also enjoy looking for solutions to common HR problems, which I feel would be a great asset in the position with your company. Since this consultant position works directly with multiple clients, assisting them in their human resources needs, I believe my innovative nature and strong skill set will help me succeed.

I have strong communication skills, which are vital to success in the HR field. I also have a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Universitas Indonesia. Throughout my education, I worked with skilled human resources professionals who have shared their insights and experience with me. Some of my strongest skills include my ability to increase employee retention through the improvement of company culture and to develop training and education programs to ensure all employees have access to the information they need to succeed and comply with legal requirements.

I appreciate your time in reviewing this letter and hope to hear from you in regard to the next steps in the hiring process. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely

Yoga Aditya