JOB APPLICATION LETTER
Susantiningrum, 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.
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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.
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THE OPENING SECTION
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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.
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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.
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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.
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