9th Meeting: Job Application Letter

Exercises

Mr. William Chan

Personenel Manager

Wong and Lim Consulting

PO Box 583, Kwai Chung

Kowloon

Dear Mr. Chan,

I am writing to apply for the post of Management Trainee, which was advertised on the Student Affairs Office notice board of the Hongkong Polytechnic University on 1 March 2005.

My working experience at Lucky Star Garment Manufactory Limited improved my leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. I have fluent spoken and written English. I also have fluent spoken and written Mandarin, and can therefore work in mainland China.

Currently I am studying a B.A. in Management at the Hongkong Polytechnic University, graduating in 2005. Subjects which I am studying that are relevant to the post of Management Trainee include Operations Management, Human Resources Management, Accounting, Marketing and strategic Management.

During my studies I have had the post of Executive in management Society. While leading and organizing Management Society. While leading and organizing Management Society activities I have improved my ability to lead and supervise subordinates effectively, ability to work under pressure and ability to work in a team environment.

Working for Wong and Lim Consulting appeals to me because it has a good reputation and it provides excellent training. Your organization produces a high-quality service, and I can contribute to this with my leadership skills and my ability to work under pressure.

I am available for interview at any time. I look forward to meeting you.

Yours sincerely,

Wong Wai Man Wilfred

Excl : Resume

1. What is the job title?

A. Consultant

B. Operation management

C. Human resources management

D. Accounting

E. Management trainee

2. What skills and personnel qualities are required?

A. Leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

B. Fluent spoken and written Mandarin

C. Have known about environment

D. Hard worker

E. Willing to work overtime

3. What is the name of the company or organization Wong Wai man Wilfred applying to?

A. Lucky Star Garment Manufactory Limited

B. Hong Kong Polytechnic University

C. Marketing and Strategic Management

D. Wong and Lim Consultant

E. Executive in the Management Society

4. Where does Mr. Chan live?

A. In the city of China

B. In the city of Hong Kong

C. In the city of England

D. In the city of Malaysia

E. In the city of Singapore

5. Who send the letter?

A. Mr. Chan

B. Mr. Wong

C. Mrs. Lim

D. Mr. Wong Wai Man Wilfred

E. Mr. Kwai Chung

6. What does Mr. Wilfred enclose the application letter?

A. Address

B. Job interview

C. Resume

D. Reputation

E. Skills

7. How does Mr. Wilfred know this ad?

A. From Wong and Lim Consulting

B. From Student Affairs Office notice board

C. From Lucky Star Garment Manufactory

D. From Hong Kong Polytechnic University

E. From Management Society

8. How many language does he master?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

E. 5

9. What subject of study have relevant to Management Trainee?, except …

A. Operations Management

B. Human Resources Management

C. Accounting

D. Marketing and Strategic Management

E. Management Society

10. What position does he hold when he takes his degree?

A. Operations management

B. Human resources Management

C. Accounting

D. Marketing and Strategic Management

E. Management Society

Alam Denian

Jl. Sisingamangaraja no. 95

Denpasar 08787886289334

December 12, 2015

Personnel Manager

PT Damai Sejahtera

Jl. Pattimura no.8

Surabaya

Dear Sir/Madam:

I would like to (11)______ whether you have any vacancies in your company. I enclose my resume for your information. I graduated from SMK Pemuda Bangsa in 2013 majoring in Marketing. I have work experience in the (12)______ and industrial sector which has developed my skills and ability to work in many different environments. I believe that my skills and knowledge will (13)______ your team. I can operate a computer and have a charming personality.

I would be grateful if you would keep my resume on file for any future possibilities.

Yours faithfully,

Alam Denian

11. A. Open

B. enact

C. inquire

D. provide

E. render

12. A. retail

B. workplace

C. expertise

D. requirement

E. document

13. A. support

B. Supports

C. Supported

D. Supporting

E. Supporter

Vacancy

A fast progressing foreign company is looking for a male or female typist for its branch office in Jakarta.

Applicants should fulfill the following requirements:

1. Good command of English

2. Minimum typing speed : 50 words/minute

3. Education : Diploma

4. Age : between 22 – 27

Letter with complete resumes and references should be sent to no 1135 DDM.

14. Who has a better opportunity to get that position?

15. What kind of job is offered in this advertisement?

16. What are the requirements for the position?

17. What should the applicants insert in their application letters?

CHAPTER 2: JOB APPLICATION LETTER

7th MEETING: JOB APPLICATION LETTER

Good morning smart students. You have learnt about Job Application Letter last week. You need Job Application Letter when you want to join a company to earn money. So, let's practice to compose a job application letter.

Please re-write these jumble paragraphs into a good job application letter which appropriate to the structure. (silakan ditulis ulang, bukan hanya nomornya saja)

To whom it may concern, (1)

My current work as Project Management in various multinational company has given me firsthand experience in the challenge associated with the development of a successful Petrochemical Company. In addition, I have excellent managerial and communication skills both in Bahasa Indonesia as well as English. (2)

PO BOX 1393

JKB 11013 (3)

Sincerely,

Dian Sastrowardoyo (4)

This background, combined with over ten years of Ethylene Plant Operation as Project Management, has given me a unique perspective that would be particularly valuable in meeting the responsibilities of this position, as described in your position. I am and independent individual who capable to work under pressure. (5)

October, 30th 2019 (6)

I’m applying for the Project Manager position advertised through Jakarta Post. As shown in the enclosed resume, I have a strong academic background in Chemical Engineer graduated from Universitas Indonesia on 2007. (7)

I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications in more detail and look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration. (8)

Dian Sastrowardoyo

Jalan Elang 89

Tangerang Selatan 19837 (9)

After re-write the letter, answer these questions correctly.

1. What are the skills that applicant presented on the application letter?

A. Managerial and communication skills

B. Accounting and managerial skills

C. Public speaking and communication skills

D. Bahasa Indonesia and English

E. Staff Position

2. I am and independent individual who capable to work under pressure. The underlined word has the same meaning to…

A. Irresponsible

B. Awkward

C. Competent

D. Professional

E. Responsible

3. “I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you…”. What is the opposite of the underlined word?

A. Misfortune

B. Event

C. Moment

D. Hope

E. Situation

4. Below are the proper words to close a formal letter, except…

A. Sincerely

B. Yours faithfully

C. Best regards

D. Kisses and hugs

E. Regards

5. What the applicant has enclosed along with the application letter?

A. Resume

B. Biography

C. Photo

D. Certificate

E. Greeting

CHAPTER 1: MAY I HELP YOU?

We can conclude some points from the video above about How to Offer a Service and It's Responses.

There are different ways how you can offer help or service to other people, usually we can use a verb:

1. Can, for example : - Hello, can I help you?

-Is there anything else I can do for you?

You can offer a help or service in the form of a question.

For example: a. Can I give you a hand?

b. Can I be of any help (to you)?

2. Let, for example : Let me show you the place on Google Maps.

You can also use the verb let without to (bare infinitive).

For example: a. Let me show it to you.

b. Let me pay for the drinks.

c. Let me carry it for you.

3. Shall, for example : Shall I order a taxi for you? At what time?

If you make an offer help or service use the verb shall, you also need to make a question.

For example: a. Shall I carry your bag?

b. Shall I close the window?

4. Would like, for example : Ok. Would you like me to give you a wake-up call?

When you use would like, it needs to make a question too.

For example: a. Would you like a cup of coffee?

b. Would you like something to eat?

c. Would you like anything else?

You can offer to do something, in this case use the infinitive.

For example: a. Would you like me to help you?

b. Would you like me to make dinner?

c. Would you like me to wash-up?

RESPONSES.

1. Polite response.

a. Great! Thanks!

b. Thank you very much.

c. That would be nice.

2. Polite refusal.

a. No, I am fine. Thanks.

b. No, don't worry.

c. No, thank you very much.

We can offer a service or help in informal way. You just can use these expressions in verbal.

For example:

a. Let : Let me cook the dinner tonight.

b. Want: Do you want me to cook pasta?

c. Would like: Would you like me to cook pasta?

Responses can be in formal and informal way.

a. That would be great!

b. It is so sweet of you.

c. It is very kind of you.