APPLICATION

LETTERS

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Styles of Business Letter

Writing

Block Style
Modified Block Style
Modified Semi-Block Style
Indented Style

Block Style

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Modified Block Style

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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.

Enclosed Documents

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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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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) 8770991 after 5 p.m.