THE EXERCISES OF APPLICATION LETTER FOR THE THIRD GRADE SEM. 1 ARRANGED BY SUSI YULIAWATI, SP.D SMAN 9 GARUT
A. Fill in the blank with the correct answer in the box! 2838 Camphor Lane DeLand, FL 32720 386-555-2922 Ms. Amanda Paulson Universal Orlando 1000 Universal Studios Plaza Orlando, Florida 32819-7610 Dear Ms. Paulson My unique mix of previous work (1)….and my status as a University of Central Florida business student in my junior year studying (2)….,make me an ideal candidate for a summer intership with Universal Orlando My experinces in sales and customer relationship management, combined with my courses in marketing, have convinced me that hospitaly marketing is a career option I would like to explore. More importantly, an (3)….with Universal Orlando would be mutually benecial. Your (4)….has an excellent reputation for (5)….satisfaction, and I know that the combination of my experiences, education, and (6)….to excel will make me an asset to your marketing department. I am sure that it would be worth while for us to (7)….I will (8)….you within a week to arrange a meeting. Should you have any questions before that time, you may reach me via phone(386-555-2922) or via (9)….([email protected]). Thank you for your (10)….and consideration Sincerely, Christina Appleton. B. Answer these questions based on the text Text 1 Lilis Handayani Jl. A. Yani 389 Surabaya, 65151 April 19, 2015 Mr. Frank Peterson, Personnel Manager Jeans and Co. Jl. Raya Pandaan 186 Pandaan Pasuruan, Jawa Timur, 98502 Dear Mr. Peterson: I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for a local branch manager newspaper appeared in the Jawa Pos on Sunday, June 15. As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and qualifications match this position’s requirements. My current position, managing the local branch of a national shoe retailer, has provided the opportunity to work under a high-pressure, team environment, Time, contact, experience, internship, marketing, motivation, meet, email company, customer
where it is essential to be able to work closely with my colleagues in order to meet sales deadlines. In addition to my responsibilities as manager, I also developed time management tools for staff using Access and Excel from Microsoft’s Office Suite. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to personally discuss why I am particularly suited for this position. Please call me after 4.00 p.m. to suggest a time we may meet. I can be reached via telephone number 031-858564 or by email at [email protected]. Sincerely, Lilis Handayani 1. To whom is the letter sent? 2. Who wrote the application letter? 3. What is the purpose of writing the letter? 4. What position is being advertised? 5. How did Lilis Handayani know the vacancy? 6. What is Lilis’ current position? 7. What has her current position provided with? 8. What other responsibilities does she have at the moment? 9. Do you think that Lilis is confident about her competence? How do you know? 10. Does Lilis indicate her willingness for an interview? Find the evidence from the text! Text 2 January 23, 2014 George Sebastian Prosperous Company 25 Saint John Court Hatfield, CA 08065 Dear Mr. Sebastian, I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. As requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my resume and three references. The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that my strong technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position. The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include: I have successfully designed, developed, and supported live use applications. I strive for continued excellence, and I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers. With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a full understanding of the full life cycle of a software development project. I also have experience in learning and excelling at new technologies as needed.
Please see my resume for additional information on my experience. I can be reached anytime via email at john.donaldsonemailexample.com or my cell phone, 909-555-5555. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity. Sincerely, John Donaldson 1. Who is particularly suited for the position? 2. How can John Donaldson be reached? 3. Who writes the application letter? 4. Where is the vacancy being advertised? 5. How many references are enclosed? 6. When was the application letter sent C. Choose The best Answer Text 1 Dear sirs, With reference to your advertisement in Today’s time, I would like to be considered for Marketing Senior Assistant post. My present position in n an electronic marketing staff where I have special responsibility for home appliances. I also have experiences in other electroic goods, like cameras and smart phones. I have been working as a marketing specialist as soon as I completed my first degree in 2012. My tasks among other are building good relationship with distributors and customers, and providing inputs for the company about pricing policies, marketing strategies, and customer satisfaction. Hoping to hear from you soon, I enclose my curriculum vitae and rencent photograph. Yours faithfully, Harry Clarks 1. Why does the sender write the letter? A. To apply for a certain position. B. To provide inputs for the company. C. To give information about his speciality. D. To convince the readers about his experience. 2. What does the sender possibly do after sending the letter? A. Wait for the response of the recipient. B. Call the recipient for the confirmation. C. Work as a marketing specialist. D. Complete his firs degree 3. “…I enclose my curriculum vitae..” The word “enclose” is in the closest meaning to… A. Hedge. B. Attach. C. Confine. D. Encircle
Text 2 Taylor, Inc. 694 Rockstar Lane Durham, NC 27708 Dear Human Resources Director: I just read an article in the New and Observer about Taylor’s new computer center just north of Durham. I would like to apply for a position as an entrylevel programmer at the center. I understand that Taylor produces both in-house and customer documentation. I am a fresh graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology in Atlanta with an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science. In addition to having taken a broad range of courses, I served as a computer consultant at the college’s computer center where I helped train computer users on new systems. I will be happy to meet you at your convenience and discuss how my education and experience match your needs. You can reach me at my home address, at (9191) 233-1552, or at [email protected]. Sincerely, Raymond Krick 1. Why did Mr. Krick write the letter? a. To apply for a job. b. To ask for some information. c. To introduce himself to Taylor. d. To explain his educational background. 2. How does Mr. Krick know the vacancy? a. From the radio. c. From a colleague. b. From a newspaper. d. From the television. 3. What will the Human Resources Director probably do after reading the letter? a. Evaluate the salary offered. b. Start working at Taylor, Inc. c. Promote Mr. Krick to be a manager. d. Ask Mr. Krick to come for an interview 4. What is the synonym of the word ‘fresh’? a. Old b. New c. Urgent d. Present