JOB SEEKING SKILL TRAINING

What do you usually consider first when
writing a letter?
What’s the real thing of you that you
consider as a benefit?

JOB SEEKING SKILL TRAINING
 Get the information
 Applying for a Job
 Job Interview

GET THE INFORMATION
 Newspaper
 Campus
 Internet
 Job agency
 Network
 Personal recommendation

APPLYING FOR THE JOB
 APPLICATION LETTER
1.COVER LETTER
2.CV

What is in the covering
letter?
 1st
, introduce yourself, state the position
you are applying for and how you knew
the information.
 2nd
, explain your qualifications for the job.
State what you think the company would
gain by hiring you.
 3rd
, ask for an interview, tell how you can
be reached and thank the employer for
his/her time and consideration.

Jl. Radio Dalam VII / 7
Jakarta 12140
(021) 7390001, Cellphone : 0815-73455556
4th
August (BE) / August 4 (AE)
The Manager
The wise owl Bookshop
Market Street
Maluern
WR1Z 2 PO
Dear Sir or Madam:
I was interested in your advertising in today’s edition of the ‘Evening Mail’ and I would
like to apply for the position of part time sales assistant.
I am 19 years of age and have recently returned from six moths traveling in the United
States. I have ‘A’ level in French and Art History and I have gained some work
experience since I left school, both as a waitress and as an assistant in a news agent’s
shop.
My reason for applying for this position is that I hope to go to university next year and I
would like to combine part-time work with studying for a further ‘A’ level. I feel that the
work would be very interesting and that I would enjoy the opportunity to meet people
and help them with their enquiries.
I would be free to attend for interview on any day after 11.00 A.M.
Yours faithfully, / Yours sincerely,
Hazel Smith
Write your address on
separate lines in the right
hand corner
Write the date below your
Address
Write the name and the
address of the person or
company you are writing to.
Write Dear + the person’s
name if you know. If NOT,
Begin Dear Sir (for a man),
Dear Madam (for a woman),
Dear Sir or Madam (if could
be either)
Use separate paragraph to:
-say why you are writing.
-Give details or extra
information
-Conclude your letter
- End your letter Yours
Faithfully if you don’t
mention person’s name.
- If you begin with a person
name ‘Dear Mrs Blake’,
you write Yours Sincerely
Write your name clearly after
your signature

ANUGERAH AMIR
BTP Block G No. 186 Makassar
Phone: 0411 587725 / 081 343 884922
E-mail: Anugerah_AG@yahoo.com
November 8, 2008
To
HR Department
Dear Sir.
Due to the vacancy that was informed in a daily newspaper
(Harian FAJAR) on Saturday, November 8, 2008 about the
possibility of Having one position in this company as a Sales
&Marketing.
Here, I am writing to inquire about the possibility of working as a
member of the team in your company.
My special interest in your program derives from the fact that I
have experiences of working with interpersonal relationship in
dealing with people at BRITON International English School, I am
a fast learner and good at interpersonal skill.
I will be available when you need me for an interview, and hope
that we could meet to discuss anything further at the time.
Yours Faithfully
ANUGERAH AMIR

Tips on Writing Cover Letters
 Make it clear, concise, and
straight to the point.
 There are no grammar and
spelling errors.
 The letter flows and is easy
to read.
 Try a three-paragraph
format.

WHAT IS CV ?
CV is you on paper

CURRICULUM VITAE
Adhia Mirana
Jl. Radio Dalam VII / 7
Jakarta 12140
(021) 7390001, Cellphone : 0815-73455556
E-mail : Amira@hotmail.Com
EDUCATION
Trisula University, Faculty of Economics, Jakarta
Bachelor of Science (S1) in Management, 1998
GPA : 3.70
COURSES
Bina Manajemen, Jakarta
• Management Information Systems
• Business Ethics
• Effective Presentation Techniques
WORK EXPERIENCE
1998 – 2000
PT Mitsuko Japanindo, Jakarta
Sales assistant
Supported sales effort of brokers by maintaining up to date client records
and daily logs of stock purchase and sales. Co-ordinate follow-up mailings
to clients.
ACTIVITIES
 Institut Bisnis Jakarta Management Society – active member, organized and
promoted activities and events.
 Selected by faculty to assist in Research on Performance Measurement in
Retailing.
SKILLS
Language : Fluent in English, Passive in Japanese
Computer : Microsoft Words, Excel, Power Point
REFERENCES
Professor Darman Saragih
Fakultas Ekonomi
Universitas Trisula,
Jakarta
(021) 7780001
Martha Birawan
Manager
PT. Mitsuko Japanindo,
Jakarta
(021) 82111010

Adhia Mirana
Jl. Radio Dalam VII / 7
Jakarta 12140
(021) 7390001, Cellphone : 0815-73455556
E-mail : Amira@hotmail.Com
EDUCATION
Trisula University, Faculty of Economics, Jakarta
Bachelor of Science (S1) in Management, 1998
GPA : 3.70
COURSES
Bina Manajemen, Jakarta
•Management Information Systems
•Business Ethics
•Effective Presentation Techniques
WORK EXPERIENCE
1998 – 2000
PT Mitsuko Japanindo, Jakarta
Sales assistant
Supported sales effort of brokers by maintaining up to date client records
and daily logs of stock purchase and sales. Co-ordinate follow-up mailings
to clients.
A header. Located at the top, this
should include your name, address and
phone number.
Education. List the most recent
diploma or degree you have earned or
are working toward, the date of
graduation and your field of study.
Work experience. List employers, job
titles, and a brief description of your
duties, starting with the most recent.
Courses. List the courses you have
taken, and a brief description of your
ability.starting with the most recent.
ANUGERAH AMIR
Jl. Swadaya No 13 Makassar
Phone: 0411 453037 / 081 355 65 1772
E-mail: A_mir88@yahoo.com

ACTIVITIES
Institut Bisnis Jakarta Management Society – active member, organized and promoted activities
and events.
Selected by faculty to assist in Research on Performance Measurement in Retailing.
SKILLS
Language : Fluent in English, Passive in Japanese
Computer : Microsoft Words, Excel, Power Point
REFERENCES
Professor Darman Saragih
Fakultas Ekonomi
Universitas Trisula,
Jakarta
(021) 7780001
Martha Birawan
Manager
PT. Mitsuko Japanindo,
Jakarta
(021) 82111010
Honors and activities. List
awards you earned, clubs or
organizations to which you belong,
and activities in which you
participate.
Skills. List computer, language or
other skills that may be relevant
to the job you are applying
References. The reference must come
from people who have good position or
performance in their field.

Five Top Tips on Writing CVs
 Be concise. Try not to exceed two pages.
 Adapt it to the job. Emphasize the skills and experience
needed for the job.
 List your most relevant and recent qualification first.
 Be clean and neat with lots of white space so that it is easy
to read.
 Type with a standard font of 10-12 point size on thick
white paper, fancy fonts just make it look quirky.

Personal Data :
Name : ANUGERAH AMIR
Nick name : Anjas
Place and date of birth : Parepare, 1st February 1976
Address : Jl Swadaya No. 13 Makassar
Religion : Moslem
Blood type : O
Height : 175 Cm
Weight : 55 Kg
Sex : Male
Hobby : Traveling and reading
Marital statute : Single
Educational background:
Graduated from senior high school in SMU Neg 1 Parepare in 1995
Graduated from English department, faculty of letter, University in 2001, with thesis under title of “Grammatical error in writing short
English composition, a case study at SMU Neg 1 Parepare”.
Grade Point Average (GPA) : 3.00
Activities:
Training of trainer for University Network for Free and Fair Election (UNFREL), General Election of Indonesia in 1999.
Training of quantum learning and thinking, conducted by English students association Moslem university of Indonesia Makassar. 2000
Official interpreter for long term and short term observer team of European Union Election Observation Mission. General Election and
Presidential Election in Indonesia 2004.
Teacher training at BRITON English Education as an Authorized center of University of Cambridge ESOL Examination, 2005.
ANUGERAH AMIR
Jl. Swadaya No 13 Makassar
Phone: 0411 453037 / 081 355 65 1772
E-mail: A_mir88@yahoo.com
Passport photo

The man who cannot make a mistake
Because the glory will always be with
the brave one
Cannot make anything