Professional Documents
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English Business 3
English Business 3
A. Career Correspondence
Where are job search letters necessary? Quite often. First, there are cover letters that
accompany your resumes. There are also networking letters, prospecting letters, follow up
letters after the interview and finally the acceptance letter. Let’s begin with one of the most
important pieces of correspondence, the cover letter.
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1. The introductory paragraph, in which you apply for the position, giving its title and how
you learned about it.
2. The middle paragraph, which references your resume and sells you by mentioning your
key attributes or traits.
3. The closing paragraph, which ask for an interview and indicates te follow-up you will do.
RYAN H. AUSTIN
1412 ILLINOIS AVENUE LAKEWOOD, IN46556
March, 21 2016-08-30
It is recommended that you comment on something specific about the company here; this
could be something you have read recently about the firm, their their mission or vision
statement, or their reputation in the community. Also state what you believe you can do for
the company, what contributions you can make. Be specific here and use examples whenever
possible. If you are a recent graduate, talk about your degree and how you feel that it and your
other experiences make you qualified for the position. If you are experienced worker, poin out
your achievements or talents that make you a good candidate. You may include some ideas
similar to ones found in your resume, but try not to use the same wording. Finally, at the
appropriate spot in this paragraph refer the reader to your enclosed resume, which further
explains your qualificationa and experience. (Middle Paragraph)
State your desire for an interview and your flexibility as to the time and place. Provide
telephone number where you can be reached. Be assertive and active in closing the letter and
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tell the reader that you will follow up with a telephone call to arrange an interview time.
Don’t end the letter with a statement that you look forward to hearing from the reader. Control
your job search and tell the reader when you will call and then do it! (closing paragraph)
Yours sincerely
Ryan H. Austin
Ryan H. Austin
Enclosure
Charles A. Sanders
1225 HAMPTON AVENUE NORFOLK, VA 23427
March 12, 2016
I am applying for the position of system anlayst that was advertised on March 10 with the
placement service at s
St. Anne’s College. The position is an excellent match with my education, experiences and
career interest.
In your advertisement, you ask for experience in computer system, financial application
software, and end-user consulting. With a major in management information system, I have
training on mainframes, mini and microcomputers. I also have experience and training with a
variety of software programs and applications, my hands-on experience as a computer
laboratory assistant at St. Anne’s and as a programmer and student assistant gave me valuable
exposure to various hardware and software problems as well as situations requiring good
interpersonal communication skills. In addition, I have been employed as a student worker
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with alarge credit union, when I gained valuable knowledge of financial systems. My
experience and career goal match your requirements for the position. I am extremely
interested in the system analyst position and in working for Peterson Industries.
Please consider my request for an interview to discuss further my qualifications and to present
you with a resume detailing my educational and work experience. I wil call you next week if
to see a meeting can be arranged. If you would like to reach me before then, please call me at
707-555-7828. If I am not in, please leave a message and I will return your call within a day.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to meeting and talking with you.
Sincerely,
Charles A Sanders
Charles A Sanders
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H. Example of Application Letter 1.
- Example
49 Holland Crescent
(Your personal address) 234432
Singapore
Tel:87284722
25 June 2015 (Date)
I am interested in applying for this post as advertised in today’s Straits Times. (Don’t be
long winded-just applied for the job)
I have been employed as part-time Administrative Assistant in Lee Ang Polytechnic for the last
six months while studying there on Business Administration course. My course finished very
soon and I am keen to join a progressive company such as Global Communication.
(Give some brief details of what you are doing now)
My full particulars are shown on my enclosed Curriculum Vitae. (Enclose your CV)
I shall be happy to attend an interview at any time and look forward to hearing you soon.
(Close)
Yours sincerely
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- Example 2
Dear Sir,
Subject: Application Letter
I have read from your advertisement at jobsdb.com that your company is looking for
employees to hold some position. Based on the advertisement, I am interested in applying
application for Database Administrator position according with my background
educational as computer science education.
My name is Dedi Dermawan, I am twenty one years old, I was graduated from University
of Pamulang. I consider myself that I have qualifications as you want. I have good
motivation for progress and growing, eager to learn, and can work with a team (team
work) or individual. Beside that I posses adequate computer skill and have good command
in English (oral and written).
I enclose my curriculum vitae for your inspection and look forward to hearing from you
soon. I am available for interview at your convenience.
Faithfully,
Dedi Dermawan
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I. Vocabularies
J. Exercises !!!
1. Look and read a job advertisement below !
2. Translate into Bahasa Indonesia !
3. Make a good application letter from a job advertisement below !