Application, Structure, Tenses Of The Letter

Novia Herdiandini

XII MIA 2

SMAN 1 Kepanjen

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Application  Of The Letter

John Donaldson
8 Sue Circle
Smithtown, CA 08067
909-555-5555
john.donaldson@emailexample.com

George Gilhooley
XYZ Company
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield, CA 08065

Dear Mr. Gilhooley,

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

·       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.donaldson@emailexample.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,

Signature (for hard copy letter)

John Donaldson

Structure  Of The Letter

·      Contact Information (Sender)
Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Email Address

Date

Example :

John Donaldson
8 Sue Circle
Smithtown, CA 08067
909-555-5555
john.donaldson@emailexample.com

·      Employer Contact Information (if you have it)
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Example :

George Gilhooley
XYZ Company
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield, CA 08065

·      Salutation

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name, (leave out if you don't have a contact)

Example :

Dear Mr. Gilhooley,

·      Body of Application Letter
The body of your application letter lets the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up.

First Paragraph
The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the job you are applying for and where you found the job listing. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one.

Example :

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.

Middle Paragraph(s)
The next section of your application letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Mention specifically how your qualifications match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it.

Example :

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

·            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.

Final Paragraph 
Conclude your application letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow-up.

Example :

Please see my resume for additional information on my experience. I can be reached anytime via email at john.donaldson@emailexample.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.

·         Complimentary Close

Sincerely,

Signature

Example :

Sincerely,

Signature (for hard copy letter)

John Donaldson

Tenses Of The Letter

I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union ( Present Continuous Tense )

As requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my resume, and three references (Present Continuous Tense )

The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that my strong    ( Simple Past Tense )

technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position ( Simple Present Tense )

The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include ( Simple Present Tense )

I have successfully designed, developed, and supported live use applications ( Present      Perfect Tense )

I strive for continued excellence ( Simple Past Tense )

I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers ( Simple Present Tense )

With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a full understanding of the full life cycle of a software development project ( Present Perfect Continuous Tense )

I also have experience in learning and excelling at new technologies as needed ( Present Perfect Continuous Tense )

Please see my resume for additional information on my experience ( Simple Present Tense )

I can be reached anytime via email at john.donaldson@emailexample.com or my cell phone, 909-555-5555 ( Present Perfect Tense )

I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity ( Present Continuous Tense )