FUNCTIONAL TEXT

JOB APPLICATION LETTER,

CV, RESUME
TEAM 1
● Ajeng
● Azmi
● Bennet
● Bilqis
● Christine
● Desva
WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL TEXT ?

Functional text is a text that has particularmeaning and purpose, and

can be used in daily life. The examples are brochure, job apllication
letter,etc.
JOB APPLICATION
LETTER
 JOB APPLICATION LETTER

A job application letter (also known as a cover letter) is a letter you send with
your resume to provide information on your skills and experience. This letter is
your chance to “sell” yourself to an employer, explaining why you are an ideal
candidate for a position.

FUNCTION :

● As a written proof when applying for a job

● As a means of communication
● As a consideration for employer
 PARTS OF JOB APPLICATION LETTER
1. Cover Letter
● What position you are applying for
● What makes you a strong candidate
● Why they should select you for an interview
● How you will follow up
1. Resume/CV
● Education
● Work Experience
● Credentials
● Accomplishments
1.
2.
Applicant’s Address
Date
COVER LETTER
3. Write in the following sequence STRUCTURE
● Name of the responsible officer
7. Content
● Post of the responsible officer
List the relevant academic qualifications and experience to
● Name of the organization
show that you are the best person for the post
● Address of the organization
8. Last Paragraph
4. Addressee:
Indicate your wish for an interview
Address to the responsible officer as far you can, e.g. Mr. Lee
9. Closing
5. Title
● Use “yours sincerely” if you are addressing to the
State relevant post
responsible officer, otherwise, use “Yours faithfully”
6. First Paragraph
● Sign your name below the closing remark and type
● State again the post you are applying for end explain
your name under signature
how the vacancy is known
10. Enclosures
● In the first paragraph of an unsolicited application letter,
● Resume and copy of certificates should be attached
you should state the post or job area you are interested
to the letter
in and the reason for making self-referral
LANGUAGE FEATURES
 Dos Don’ts
Do check all details, even if they are your own and you are Don’t neglect the significant steps of editing, checking,
very familiar with them. Mistakes in addresses, telephone correctly drafting and proofing your application letter.
numbers, or email addresses could mean the application
letter does not reach its destination on time. If details
become confusing to the recruiter, or show the sender to be
negligent or forgetful, the opportunity can be lost

Do remember to use the correct traditional layout. Don’t use a familiar or casual style – letters to apply for a
position are impersonal and formal.

Do follow established commercial or academic formats. Don’t include details unless they are pertinent to the core
objective for sending the job application letter.

Do use the best stationery Don’t use hackneyed phrases, clichés, or other language
that could betray a language weakness. Make sure your turn
of phrase is precise.

Do contain your text between an appropriate greeting and a Don’t ignore the fact that punctuation, syntax, grammar, and
traditional salutation. word choice affect meaning. The whole package must
impress any recruiter or prospective employer with your
language skills and talents.
Curriculum Vitae
What is a Curriculum Vitae?

A curriculum vitae (CV) provides a summary of your experience and skills.

Typically, CVs for entry-level candidates are longer than resumes—at least
two or three pages.

CVs are lengthier than resumes and include more information, particularly
details related to one’s academic and research background.

A curriculum vitae summary is a one-to-two-page, condensed version of a

full curriculum vitae. A CV summary is a way to quickly and concisely convey
one’s skills and qualifications.
 What to Include in Your Curriculum Vitae
1. Personal details and contact information
2. Education and qualifications.
3. Work experience/employment history.
4. Skills.
5. Training / Graduate Fieldwork / Study Abroad
6. Dissertations / Theses
7. Research experience
8. Publications
9. Grants, scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships
10.Awards and honors
11.Professional licenses, certifications, and memberships
Note : The
requirements
for international
CVs differ, and
depend upon
the country to
which you are
applying.
Resume
What Is a Resume?
A resume provides a summary of your education, work history, credentials, and
other accomplishments and skills. There are also optional sections, including a
resume objective and a career summary statement.

A resume should be as concise as possible. Typically, a resume is one page long,

although sometimes it can be as long as two pages.

Resumes come in a few types, including chronological, functional, and

combination formats. Select a format that best fits the type of job you are
applying for.
A chronological resume is one of the most common resume formats and there's a
good reason for it: Employers tend to prefer it because it's straightforward and easy to
scan.
What Is a Combination Resume?
A combination resume lists your skills and qualifications first. Your
employment history is listed next, in reverse chronological order
(beginning with your current or most recent job and then working back
through earlier positions).
When to Use a Combination Resume
This format often offers the best of both worlds for job seekers who might
prefer to present their resume in a functional format, emphasizing their
skills and qualifications, but who have been instructed by the employer to
include a work history.
Resume vs. CV: International Differences &
When to Use Which
- In all of Europe (the UK, Ireland, and other European countries), as well as New
Zealand, the term CV is used to describe an equivalent of a US resume: a short,
targeted document you use to apply for jobs. There’s no such thing as a “resume”
there.
- There are only minor, region-specific differences between a New Zealand or
European CV and an American resume. To learn more about writing a job CV, see:
How to Write a CV for a Job Application
- In Australia and South Africa, “CV” and “resume” are synonyms that can be used
interchangeably. Both words refer to a brief, one- to two-page document.
- In South Asia, job seekers might need to use a slightly different document: a biodata.
It’s a document which contains more personal, “biographical” data (hence the name):
date of birth, gender, race, ethnicity, marital status, and salary. It’s commonly used in
India and Bangladesh.
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