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Bahasa Inggris
Mensyukuri kesempatan dapat mempelajari bahasa
Inggris sebagai bahasa pengantar komunikasi
International yang diwujudkan dalam semangat belajar.
Menunjukkan perilaku santun dan peduli dalam
melaksanakan komunikasi interpersonal dengan guru
dan teman.
Menunjukkan perilaku jujur, disiplin, percaya diri,
dan bertanggung jawab dalam melaksanakan
komunikasi transaksional dengan guru dan teman.
Menunjukkan perilaku tanggung jawab, peduli,
kerjasama, dan cinta damai, dalam melaksanakan
komunikasi fungsional.
Me
nganalisis fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur
ke
bahasaan dari surat lamaran kerja, sesuai dengan
ko
nteks penggunaannya.
Me
nangkap makna dalam teks berbentuk surat
lam
aran kerja.
Me
nyunting surat lamaran kerja, dengan memperhatikan
fung
si sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan yang
ben
ar sesuai konteks.
Chapter 5
:
Do You Know How
to A
pply for a Job?
Tujuh Pembelajaran:
Set
elah mempelajari Bab 5, siswa diharapkan mampu:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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A. WARMER: Boardgame (Mindmap)
Your teacher will divide the class into 4 groups
and show you how to play boardgame (mindmap).
All groups will compete to complete the mindmap on the
whiteboard. The first to finish the mindmap will be the
winner. Look at the example below.
A s
ECRETARY
Assisting
the chair
Organizing
meetings
Keeping
records
Upholding
legal documents
Maintaining
correspondence
An
E
ngin
EER
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A L
i
BRAR
i
A
n
A
M
ETE
o
R
o
L
og
is
T
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A MARKET
RE
s
E
ARCHER
A
n
A
n
i
MAT
o
R
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Writing
reports
Creating and
maintaining budget
A MA
n
A
g
ER
A DE
sign
ER
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B.
o
B
s
ERV
ing
A
n
D QUE
s
T
ioning
Reading
Task 1:
Previewing
Read the text carefully. As you read, ask yourself the
following questions:
a.
Wh
at type of text is that?
b.
Wh
at do you think the text is about?
c.
Wh
y do people write such a text?
d.
Wi
ll you someday also write the same kind of text?
Lilis Handayani
(
1)
Jl. A. Yani 389
Su
rabaya, 65151
April 19, 2009
Mr Frank Peterson, Personnel Manager
(2
)
Jean
s and Co.
Jl. Raya Pandaan 186
Pandaan Pasuruan, Jawa Timur, 98502
Discuss with your friends next to you
what job you want to have in the future.
You have five minutes to do the activity.
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Dear Mr. Peterson:
(
3)
(4
) I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for
a local branch manager, which
appeared
in the Jawa Pos
on Sunday, June 15. As you can see from my
enclosed
resume,
my experience and
qualifications
match this
position's requirements.
(5) My current position, managing the local branch of a
national shoe
retailer
, has provided the opportunity to work
under a high-pressure, team environment, where it is
essential to be able to work closely with my colleagues
in order to
meet sales deadlines.
In addition to my responsibilities as manager, I also
developed time management tools for staff using Access
and Excel from Microsoft's Office Suite.
(6) Thank you for your time and consideration. I
look forward
to the opportunity to personally discuss why I am particularly
suited
for this position. Please call me after 4.00 p.m. to
suggest a time we may meet. I can be reached via telephone
number 031-858564 or by email at [email protected]
Sincerely,
(
7)
Lilis Handayani
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Task 2:
Vocabulary Building
Ba
sed on the context of the text, guess the meaning of
the words in italics in the text above. After that, match the English
words on the left with the Indonesian equivalents on the right.
to a
ppear
: te
rmuat di koran
en
closed
: t
erlampir
qu
alification
: je
nis keterampilan/ kepribadian
pen
galaman yang membuat
se
seorang cocok untuk
su
atu pekerjaan tertentu
in o
rder to
: aga
r
req
uirement
: p
ersyaratan
co
lleagues
: k
olega
co
nsideration
: pe
rtimbangan
be s
uited : cocok untuk
re
sume
: daf
tar riwayat hidup/curriculum
vi
tae (CV)
Task 3:
Comprehension Questions
Answer the following questions briefly.
1.
To whom is the letter sent?
2
.
Wh
o wrote the application letter?
3.
Wh
at is the purpose of writing the letter?
4.
Wh
at position is being advertised?
5.
Ho
w did Lilis Handayani know the vacancy?
6.
Wh
at is Lilis’s current position?
7.
Wh
at has her current position provided with?
8.
Wh
at other responsibilities does she have at
the
moment?
9.
Do y
ou think that Lilis is confident about her
competence? How do you know?
10.
Do
es Lilis indicate her willingness for an interview?
Fi
nd the evidence from the text.
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Task 4:
Questioning Activities
Do you still have questions? Write down your questions
a
nd take turns asking and answering questions with your partner.
Compare your answers to your partner’s. Identify relevant words
(data) from the text to support your answers. If you’re not sure,
check the answers with the teachers.
Task 5:
Vocabulary in Context
As you already know the meaning of the (new) words in
T
ask 2, now use the following words to fill in the blanks. Consider
the context of the sentences in choosing the right words.
1.
Si
ti still cannot hide her happiness because her
investigation report about high school students’ eating
habit ................... on a regional newspaper yesterday.
2.
Bu
tet frequently initiates speaking in English with her
classmates because one of the .................... appearing
in job vacancy advertisement in the internet and
newspaper requires English fluency.
3.
St
udents of XII E class made a class pledge stating
th
eir commitment to stop bullying ..................create
positive classroom atmosphere for every class member.
4.
I su
pport Eva Tuarita to be the new head of our student
association because she possesses all the .................
to be a good leader for us.
be suited
co
nsideration
appe
ar
re
quirement
qu
alification
in o
rder to
attached to
re
sume/CV
co
lleague
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5.
Ratu Tita has written a letter addressed to the principal
o
f our school asking permission not to attend classes
for 2 days because we will join an English speech
competition. The letter is our completed application
le
tter to join the event, which is also signed by our
English teacher.
6.
As g
ood..............., our teachers visited our English
teacher who has been sick for a week. Some of us also
went there together bringing our teacher’s favorite fruit.
7.
May
a’s calm personality is really ............ for her role as
one of the school mediators that help conflicted students
to achieve conflict resolution.
8.
Fi
ghting? Never. Although Bejo is a great master in
martial arts, he never takes fighting into his ...................
in dealing with problems.
9.
Do
n’t forget to attach your ................. in your application
letter and don’t forget to include all the trainings that you
have attended.
Task 6:
Pronunciation Practice
1.
to appear:
/ tu əˈ pɪr /
2.
be enclosed:
/ bi: ɪnˈ kloʊzd /
3.
qualification:
/ˌ kwɑː lɪfəˈ keɪʃ ə
n /
4.
in order to:
/ ɪn ˈ ɔː rdər
tuː /
5.
requirement:
/ rɪˈ kwaɪrmənt/
6.
colleagues
:
/ˈ kɑː liː ɡ /
7.
consideration:
/ kənˌ sɪdəˈ reɪʃ ə n /
8.
be suited:
/ biː suː tɪd/
9.
resume:
/ rɪˈ zuːm /
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g
rammar Review - Passive Voice
Task 1:
Read the following sentences. Observe the
ita
licized verbs.
1. I
am
particularly
suited
to this position.
2. I
can
also be reached by email.
3. The application letter is
written
by William Smith.
4. The programmer position
is advertised
in the
Times Union.
5. Three references
are enclosed
in the application letter.
6. The application letter
was sent
three days ago.
7. Several positions
were offered
in yesterday’s
local newspaper.
Did you notice that in all the sentences you found
be
(am, is, are, was, or were)
and
past participles (V-3)
?
Those sentences are called
passive sentences.
Study
the following examples to see how passive sentences are
formed from active ones.
Active Voice
Passive Voice
She cleans the room
ever y day.
The room is cleaned
ever y day.
He is cleaning the rooms
right now.
The rooms are being cleaned right
now.
She cleaned the room yesterday
afternoon.
The rooms was cleaned yesterday
afternoon.
The cleaning service was
cleaning the rooms at
12.00 yesterday.
He couldn’t check in at 12.00 noon
yesterday because the rooms were
being cleaned.
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no
TE:
In t
he passive voice, the subjects disappear. Passive
voices are usually used when the subjects (doers) are
not really important, therefore they might be erased from
the sentences. In passive voice, the process is more
important than the doer.
Task 2:
Change the following active sentences to passive ones.
1.
He m
anages the local branch of a national shoe retailer.
__________________________________________
2
.
Th
e company has advertised the job opportunity in the
na
tional newspaper.
__________________________________________
3
.
He de
veloped time management tools for staff.
__________________________________________
4
.
Sh
e will enclose her resume in the application letter.
__________________________________________
5
.
Li
nda is writing an application letter for the position as
a s
ecretar y.
__________________________________________
She has cleaned the room.
The room has been cleaned.
He has cleaned the rooms.
The rooms have been cleaned.
They will clean the rooms.
The rooms will be cleaned.
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C. C
o
LLECT
ing
in
F
o
RMAT
ion
Text
s
tructure
Please read the application letter written by Lilis
Handayani once again carefully. Notice the numbers given
(see page 62 & 63). Those numbers represent parts of the
application letter as follows.
No
Parts of the Application Letter
1
Your address
2
The address of the company you are writing to. Use complete
title and address; don't abbreviate.
3
Always make an effort to write directly to the person in
charge of hiring.
4
Opening paragraph – Use this paragraph to specify which job
you are applying for, or, if you are writing to inquire whether a
job position is open, question the availability of an opening.
5
Middle paragraph(s)/body – This section should be used to
highlight your work experience which most closely matches
the desired job requirements presented in the job opening
advertisement. Do not simply restate what is contained in
your resume, but give strong reasons why you are suited to
the position.
6
Closing paragraph – Use the closing paragraph to ensure
action on the part of the reader. One possibility is to ask for
an interview appointment time. Make it easy for the personnel
department to contact you by providing your telephone
number and email address.
7
Always sign the application letter. ("enclosure" indicates that
you are enclosing your resume.)
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The following text is another example of an
application letter. Read it carefully. Then, identify
parts of the application letter by referring to the
guiding questions below.
1.
Which part indicates the address of the job applicant?
2
.
Wh
ich part indicates the address of the company the
letter is sent to?
3.
Wh
ich part indicates the person in charge?
4.
Wh
ich part indicates the opening of the letter? What
information is provided?
5.
Wh
ich part contains any information that matches the
position? What specific information is highlighted?
6.
Wh
ich paragraph closes the application letter? What
information is written in this part?
7.
Wh
ere do you put your signature?
January 23, 2014
George Sebastian
Prosperous Company
25 Saint John Court
Hatfield, CA 08065
Dear Mr. Sebastian,
I am w
riting to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union.
As requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my
resume and three references.
The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that my
strong technical experience and education will make me a very competitive
candidate for this position. The key strengths that I possess for success in this
position include: I have successfully designed, developed, and supported live use
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applications. I strive for continued excellence, and I provide exceptional
contributions to customer service for all customers. With a BS degree in
Computer Programming, I have a full understanding of the full life cycle of a
software development project. I also have experience in learning and excelling at
new technologies as needed.
Please see my resume for additional information on my experience.
I can be reached anytime via email at [email protected] or my
cell phone, 909-555-5555.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you
about this employment opportunity.
Sincerely,
Signature (for hard copy letter)
John Donaldson
Task 3:
Discuss your answers with your friends.
Task 4:
Refer back to the comprehension questions under the
application letter written by Lilis Handayani. Observe and study the
questions carefully. In pairs, make comprehension questions based
on the application letter written by John Donaldson. Then, compare
your questions to the ones made by other pairs.
D. Associating
Writing
Task 1:
Read the following job vacancy carefully.
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VACA
n
CY
Apika Plaza, a reputed and well-established showroom, is seeking to
fulfill job vacancy from qualified, motivated, and experienced individuals.
If you think you have the confidence and the capability in you, then you
are more than welcome to apply.
Position:
s
al
es Executive
Qualifications:
Ba
chelor’s degree in any discipline
Mi
nimum 2 years of experience in a similar position
Pr
oficiency in both English and Indonesian
Ba
sic computer skills
Ch
arming personality and good interpersonal skills
Roles and Responsibilities:
De
al and negotiate with customers
Res
pond to customers’ queries about various
pr
oducts and services
Interested candidates should send their CV and scanned photograph
to Apika Plaza Ltd., Jalan A. Yani 25, Sukamakmur 65126
(Attn. Mr. Feliks Diansyah, Manager)
Task 2:
Write an application letter to respond to the above job
vacancy. Use these points about parts of application letters to
help you.
1. Write your address.
2. Write the address of the company your application
letter is sent to.
3. Write down the name of the person in charge.
4. Write down any necessary information in the opening
of the letter.
5. Write down specific information to indicate that your
capability matches the position.
6. Write down any necessary information in the closing.
7. Sign your application letter.
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Task 3:
Find another example of application letters in the internet.
Analyze whether you can find the parts of application letters that
you have learned. Exchange with friends.
At the end of this chapter, ask yourself the following
questions to know your learning progress.
1. Have you been able to understand the purpose
of an application letter?
2. Do you know what information appears in an
app
lication letter?
3. Do you know how to write an application letter?
4. Can you respond well to the interviewer during
a job interview?
If y
our answer is
no
to
one of these questions,
see your teacher and discuss with him/her on how
to make you understand and be able to write or
talk about yourself better.
Source: www.123trf.com
REFLECT
ion