Quiz : Application Letter

Multiple choice questions about application letter.

Dini Aminarto

Jalan Elang 89

Tangerang Selatan 19837 

October, 30th 2018

PO BOX 1393

JKB 11013

To whom it may concern,

I’m applying for the Project Manager position advertised through Jakarta Post. As shown in the enclosed resume, I have a strong academic background in Chemical Engineer graduated from Universitas Indonesia on 2007.

My current work as Project Management in various multinational company has given me firsthand experience in the challenge associated with the development of a successful Petrochemical Company. In addition, I have excellent managerial and communication skills both in Bahasa Indonesia as well as English.

This background, combined with over ten years of Ethylene Plant Operation as Project Management, has given me a unique perspective that would be particularly valuable in meeting the responsibilities of this position, as described in your position. I am and independent individual who capable to work under pressure.

I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications in more detail and look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration.

 Sincerely,

Dini Aminarto

 

 

1. What are the skills that applicant presented on the application letter?

A. Managerial and communication skills

B. Accounting and managerial skills

C. Public speaking and communication skills

D. Bahasa Indonesia and English

ANS : A

 

225 New Station Road,

Agra – 7

March 2, 2007

To: The Manager,

Navajivan Trading Co.

 

Dear Sir, ,

In response to your advertisement in “The Times of India” of today that you are on the lookout for  enterprising and capable men who can take up market research for you, I respectfully offer myself as candidate for the post. I give below in brief my qualifications and experience in the line for your kind consideration.

I am a diploma holder in commercial courses from S.D. College of Commerce, Agra, and had taken marketing as my .special subject of study. I have worked as a field investigator with Messrs Kirpal Marketing and Trading Co., Agra for about two years on a salary of Rs. 1 800/-p.m. and had the privilege of winning laurels from my superiors in regard to my work as well as general conduct.

I am a young man of about 24 years and possess good health and personality. I have pleasing manners, hardworking disposition and keenness for outdoor jobs. I am unmarried and can be posted to any area of the country for market study. I can speak, beside Hindi, Punjabi, and English, some southern languages too. I can join immediately.

I shall highly appreciate if an opportunity is given to me to explain my experience to you in person during my interview. Would you kindly let me know the time and date when it will be convenient for you? Thanking you, I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

B. K. Bhalla

 

2. What will the company most probably do before inviting Bhalla to an interview?

A. To ask him to hold a press conference.

B. To admit him directly as a new employee.

C. To find information from his former employer.

D. To send back his application letter without notice.

ANA : C

 

Medan, July 23rd 2017

Mr. Scott Stone

Owner of Stone’s Burgers and Grill

Perum Majapahit Baru Kav. 25D, Kebun Arca

Medan

 

Dear Sir.

       With this letter, I would like to apply in your restorant as Head Chef. I get the information from your restaurant and noticed that your restaurant is looking for a new head chef, I am a professional chef with years of experience in numerous restaurants, I consider myself to be fit and proper for the job.

      My name is Andi Johan. I am thirty teo years aold. I graduated from Prince Jhon Internasional Culinary School in Birmingham, United Kingdom in 2007. I have worked as chef in several different restaurants, both in the UK and in Indonesia. I specialize in Western cuisine and Mediterranean cuisine as well.

       I have bean in position as head chef before and I am excellent at running a kichen and lead a team. Beside of that, I also have the skill to communicate in Bahasa Indonesia, English, French, and a little bit of Italian.

       With my education background and my previous experience as chef, I am confident that I am suitable for the head chef position for your restaurant. I have read about your restaurant at a glance and the menu served there are exactly in my specialty.

      Herewith the letter, I enclose my resume and some other documents to explain my qualifications in more detail.

      I am thrilled if I can join your restaurant and I have such a high hope for that. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Andi Johan

 

3. What is the best ability of the job seeker?

A. Fusion cuisine

B. Indonesian cuisine

C. Traditional cuisine

D. Oriental cuisine

E. Arabian cuisine

ANS : A

 

Surabaya, September, 4th 2010

To : Human Resources Department

PT. PLATINUM CERAMICS INDUSTRY

Jl. Ambengan No. 12C

Surabaya

Dear Sir,

       Based on your advertisement on Jawa Pos newpaper dated on August 30th, 2003 and with my firm belief of your well established company and lead me submit this resume to II Adminstration position offered in your company. I am 24 years old, innovative, energetic, highly ambitious, and good leadership.

      I am fresh graduated from Accounting Departement, State Polytechnic of Malang, with predicate “Very SATISFACTORY” and GPA 2.90 (scale 4). I have been usual work in a team and organization. I can learn anything fast with intitiative and great will to succeed. I am certain it all can be useful to work well in this company, and I would appreciate if you give me the opportunity to discuss my qualication in person.

     For detail, I enclosed my CV, Academic Transcript and a recent photograph.

     Hopefully I may have the opportunity of proving my ca[ability by being granted an interview.

     Thank you for your kind attention

Yours faithfully

Dwi Noviana

 

4. Where did the writer study?

A.  At State Polytechnic of Surabaya

B. At Private University of Malang

C. At State Polytechnic of Malang

D. At University of Malang

E. At Malang University

ANS : C

 

 

Taylor, Inc.

694 Rockstar Lane

Durham, NC 27708

Dear Human Resources Director:

I just read an article in the New and Observer about Taylor’s new computer center  just north of Durham. I would like to apply for a position as an entry-level  programmer at the center.

I understand that Taylor produces both in-house and customer documentation. I am a fresh graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology in Atlanta with an  Associate’s Degree in Computer Science. In addition to having taken a broad  range of courses, I served as a computer consultant at the college’s computer  center where I helped train computer users on new systems.

I will be happy to meet you at your convenience and discuss how my education and experience match your needs. You can reach me at my home address, at  (9191) 233-1552, or at  rock@devry.alumni.edu.

Sincerely,

Raymond Krick

 

5. What will the Human Resources Director probably do after reading the letter?

A. Evaluate the salary offered.

B. Start working at Taylor, Inc.

C. Promote Mr. Krick to be a manager.

D. Ask Mr. Krick to come for an interview

ANS: D