APPLICATION

LETTERS

Styles of Business Letter

Writing • Block Style

• Modified Block Style

• Modified Semi-Block Style

• Indented Style

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Block Style Slide 3

Modified Block Style Slide 4

2. Dateline

• Month-Date-Year: May 27, 1987

• Date-Month-Year: 27 May 1987

• Just a matter of preference

• Informal handwritten letter

5/27/1987

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Reasons for writing an Application Letter

• Replying to an advertisement

• Trying to apply for a position which has not been advertised (a kind of trial).

• Applying for a job suggested by someone associated with the company.

The implication is that each of them requires different kinds of opening paragraphs.

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Replying to an advertisement

• Your ad in Jakarta Post of October 23, 2015 for a nurse caught my attention and interest. It appears that my professional qualifications and career interests are very much in line with your requirements.

• I noticed your advertisement for a nurse in the September edition 2015 of the Nursing Jurnal. I am very interested in pursuing this opportunity and have enclosed my resume for your review.

• I was very pleased to learn of the need for a nurse in your hospital from your recent advertisement in the Kompas of November 1, 2015. I believe the qualities you seek are well matched to my track record.

• Through your job listing on _______________ (web site), I learned of your opening for the position of a nurse. I am submitting my resume in application for this position.

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The opening phrases suitable if applying for a

position which has not been advertised • I am writing to ask if you might have a vacancy for a nurse in

Sanglah Hospital, Bali.

• In October 2015, I will be graduating from the Diploma 3 Program in Nursing, St. Elizabeth College of Health Sciences, Semarang. I am writing to explore the possibility of employment as a nurse in Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital in Jakarta.

• I understand that your hospital enjoys an excellent reputation as an International hospital. Perhaps you may have an opening for a nurse. I am seeking a position in nursing and have enclosed my resume for review against your current requirements.

• Enclosed please find my resume for the position of a nurse. Should you have an opening at this level, I am confident that you will find my qualifications intriguing.

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Examples of the opening phrases

• I was recommended by Sr. ….. , the director of

St.Elizabeth College of Health Sciences, Semarang , to

write to you concerning a possible post of a nurse in

Bintaro International Hospital.

• Dr. Anton Sinurat, Director of St. Elizabeth College of

Health Sciences, Semarang , contacted me recently in

connection with an employment opportunity as a nurse

in Bintaro International Hospital. Now that I have

completed the Diploma in nursing, I am enthusiastic

about living and working in Jakarta.

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Enclosed Documents

• Enclosed is a resume that provides more detail about my background.

• Enclosed are a copy of my diploma, a passport photograph, and a resume that provide more detail about my background.

• Enclosed are copies of my diploma and certificates, passport photograph and a copy of my resume for your review.

• Enclosed is a resume that provides a more detailed listing of my background and qualifications.

• You will find enclosed with this letter a copy of my resume which provides a much more detailed description of my education and employment history.

• Enclosed you will find a resume, which will give you additional information on my background and qualifications.

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Closing

• I look forward to having the opportunity to further discuss my qualifications with you.

• I would welcome any opportunity to talk with you further about the nursing position. Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time at the numbers listed on my resume

• I would welcome a chance to talk further with you about the position you are seeking to fill. I can be reached by phone between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at (513) 545-1098.

• I hope to get a chance to discuss my qualifications and goals with you. I can be reached at (512) 877-0991 after 5 p.m.

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