Monthly Archives: September 2021

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Important Expressions

  1. Writing a cover letter/application letter.

Practice 1

Circle the letter of the sentence that is most similar to the sentence in the Model Cover Letter above.
1. Opening
a. I am applying for the position of administrative assistant.
b. I need a job.
c. I saw your advertisement for an administrative assistant in the March 14, 2021 The Jakarta Post.
2. Focus
a. My work experience matches your requirements. I worked as an administrative assistant for two years.
b. I’m a quick learner. I’ve never worked before.
c. I have the skills required. I am familiar with word processing programs.
3. Action
a. I will contact you early next week.
b. I will call you on Tuesday morning to discuss the position.
c. I’ll be at home if you need me.
4. Closing
a. Looks good, right?
b. I look forward to working with NetLives.
c. I look forward to talking to you next week. read more

Examples of Letter

a. Writing a cover letter/application letter.

Examples of Cover Letter

b. Replying to a job applicant.

Example: Acknowledging Receipt of an Application

From: Shinta Mulia <shintamulia@nettv.com> To: Harry Purnomo harrypurnomo@gmail.com Subject: NetTV Administrative Assistant Position Date: Mon, Jul 26, 20__ 09:15:20  Heading
We received your application for the position of administrative assistant on July 23.  Opening
At this time, we are reviewing the resumes. We will contact all applicants that we would like to interview by July 30.  Action
We appreciate your interest in NetTV.  Closing

Example: Requesting an Interview

From: Shinta Mulia <shintamulia@nettv.com> To: Harry Purnomo harrypurnomo@gmail.com Subject: NetTV Administrative Assistant Position Date: Tue, Jul 27, 20__ 11:22:27  Heading
After reviewing your resume, we are pleased to invite you for an interview for the position of administrative assistant.  Opening
Your interview is scheduled on Friday, July 30, at 09:00 A.M. Please come to the Human Resource Department of our main office. If that is not convenient, please contact me immediately to reschedule.  Action
We look forward to meeting you at NetTV.  Closing

Example: Rejecting an Applicant

From: Shinta Mulia <shintamulia@nettv.com> To: Lukas Pratama <lukaspratama@gmail.com> Subject: NetTV Administrative Assistant Position Date: Tue, Jul 27, 20__ 11:30:09  Heading
Thank you for sending us your resume for the position of administrative assistant.  Opening
Unfortunately, your qualification do not match our needs at this time. We will keep your resume on file. If a position that matches your qualifications becomes available in the future, we will contact you.  Action
We wish you every success in your career.  Closing

c. Writing customer relation letter, such as letter about change in company address, product promotion, and product recall.

Letter about Change in Company (Address)

Date:       Jan 05, 2020 09:14:30
To:          k.gunadi@WiretexOne.com
From:     maria_husada@electronix.com
Subject: Change of address
 
 As of March 1, we are moving our Malaysian office.   Opening
All accounts previously handled through Kuala Lumpur will now be managed through our new office in Singapore.
Please note the new address:  

Electronix International
South Bridge Road
#08-03 Isle Plaza
Singapore 058716
Tel: (65) 337 29 33
Fax: (65) 337 29 35
www.electronix.com  
Focus
Your new account manager, Siling Wu, will contact you shortly to introduce herself and to answer any questions you might have.   We look forward to working with you from our new office.   Sincerely yours,
MB
Division Manager, Asia and Europe  
Action
We look forward to working with you from our new office.  

Sincerely yours,
MB
Division Manager, Asia and Europe
Closing

Letter on Product Promotion

Date:      Jan 03, 2020 10:34:15
To:         k.gunadi@WiretexOne.com
From:     maria_husada@electronix.com
Subject: New Year’s Promotion
Our annual NewYear’s Promotion begins today!  Opening
Take an additional 15% off all orders placed on ourWeb site this month. The sale includes our new phones as well as our existing line of telecommunication products.  

Focus
Go to http://www.electronix.com/product/promotion.htm for more information or call us at 1-888-555-5353.  Action
As a Gold Card customer, you are important to us, and we want to reward you for your loyalty. Remember that Electronix gives an unconditional guarantee on all products. But don’t wait-this special offer ends January 31.Closing

Letter on Product Recall

ELECTRONIX
INTERNATIONAL
Jalan Karang Taruna 5
Wirobrajan, Kota Yogyakarta
Special Region of Yogyakarta
Indonesia 32133

January 3, 2020
Ms. Karina Gunadi
Coolmail Now
Jl. Malioboro 189
Sosromenduran, Kota Yogyakarta
Special Region of Yogyakarta
Indonesia 56281

Subject: Product Recall

Opening

Dear Ms. Gunadi:
We are recalling the Photophone 642, which was shipped to you on December 5. read more