Applying for a job in English (2)

In the entry before titled “Applying for a job in English” I promised to write and post some examples of application letters in English for other jobs. So at this entry I give some of them.

1. Applying for a nurse

Bandung, October 31st, 2008

Dear Sir,
With reference to your advertisement, I would like to be considered for the post of Nurse, as it appeared in Kompas dated October 28th 2008.

I am 21 years old and have just graduated from Bandung Nursing Academy, Bandung, with merit. I am literate in computer and I have ever joined handicapped therapy seminars launched in my campus. I have acupuncture certificate issued by Lao Ma Acupuncture Course. I can speak English fluently as well.

I have permission to give the name of the following gentlemen as reference: Mr. Dr. Surya Cipta, Sp.Og, Sp.Kj, M.Med, Principal of Bandung Hospital Nursing Academy, Bandung.

I am waiting the opportunity of personal interview.


Best regards,

Elis Kurniasih


2. Applying for Public Relation

Yogyakarta, October 31st, 2008

Dear Search Committee,
Herewith I beg to apply for position Public Relation as advertised in Kompas dated October 28th 2008.

I am 26 years old.

Date of birth : March 13th, 1977
Education : Mass Comunication department, Gajah Mada University (S1)
Certificate : National English Certificate, Inetnational Japanese Certificate, National French Certificate
Experience : Two years PR in PT. Kirai Jaya

I can speak English, French fluently as well as Japanese. I also handle translation and correspondence among those languages above to Indonesia or vice versa. I have my own translation business.

I apply PR position so as to enlarge my horizon about communication worls, as I can deal with more people from any different backgrounds and nationalities.

If you would like to know more in detail, please make contact to Mr. Johan. Devisa translation house. I am sure that he will delightfully be generous to give information that you nee.

I should appreciate the privilege of an interview.

Respectfully yours

Lucy Permatasari, S.Sos


Well, I think that’s enough as the examples, the most important things to do before write an application letter in English is five points as I write here.
Good luck

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Applying for a job in English

This posting is for them who will apply for a job in English.

How to write an application letter :
1. Write a specific greeting e.g. Dear Mr. Brown, or use the name of department of him/her e.g. Dear HRD Manager, Dear Recruiter, Dear Search Committee, or Dear Sir/Madam.
2. Explain the origin of the information, e.g. Kompas October 27th, 2008 Edition. And here in the first paragraph you can explain the purpose and reason you apply for a job.

3. If you know someone in the company, mention his/her name there so the employer will pay attention.
4. In the second paragraph you can explain your working experience and skill that show that you are the right person to occupy the vacant position. But don’t write and explain too long here, let the employer know this in your resume.
5. In the end of letter should be short like: “I look forward to hearing from you soon”. Don’t for get to write :” Thank you for your consideration”.

Below are some examples:


Applying for Marketing Manager

Dear Hiring Manager,

I wish to be considered as Marketing Manager as advertised in Kompas October 27th, 2008 edition.

I am nearly 35.

Date of Birth : March 9th, 1970

Education : Management Department University of Indonesia
Magister Management University of Airlangga with Marketing specialty.

Certificate : Best Marketing Staff 1994 by Mr. Hudoyo, Chief Executive Officer of PT. Sirikit

Experience : 9 years marketing staff
3 years Marketing Manager of PT. Sirikit

I have made hundreds significant decision on Marketing which enhance (boost) company’s product sold in the market.

I wanted to leave that job because I would like to gain more challenges and experiences in another enterprise. I am in good health. I can operate Microsoft Office applications both as operator and programmer. I am also literate in English and fluent in Japanese.

If you want to get further information; I beg you to refer to Mr. Hudoyo, Ex-Chief Executive Officer of PT. Sirikit, Lampung. I guarantee that they will be willing to give any information you need on my integrity and willingness.

Thank you for your consideration.
I look forward to the pleasure of a personal interview.

Respectfully yours,


Yusa Indra, SE, M.M

Next I will write and post the examples of the other positions and how to write resume. GOOD LUCK.

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