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Grab Your Future: Socialization in Constructing a Powerful English Application Letter for College Students Herman Herman; Sabar Dumayanti Sihombing; Nelly Ervina; Riny Riny; Arwin Tannuary; Richard Berlien; Bangun Munthe; Tumpal Richardo Sirait; Bangun Bangun; Imelda Butarbutar
Jurnal Pengabdian Nusantara Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025)
Publisher : Konsorsium Nasional Pengelola Jurnal Pengabdian

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32832/jpn.v3i4.121

Abstract

In today’s competitive job market, the ability to compose a professional English application letter is essential for university graduates, especially in non-native English-speaking contexts. This study explores the implementation and outcomes of a socialization program designed to enhance the English correspondence skills of sixth-semester Management students at Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi (STIE) Sultan Agung, Pematangsiantar, Indonesia. A total of 75–80 students were divided into three groups (Group A, Group B, and Group C) and participated in a series of interactive workshops focused on the structure, language, and personalization of English application letters. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through observations, document analysis of student letters, reflection essays, and post-program questionnaires. The results revealed significant improvements in students’ understanding of letter format, grammar usage, and the ability to tailor content to specific job advertisements. Peer review and collaborative learning played a crucial role in increasing student engagement and confidence in using English professionally. The discussion highlights the importance of genre-based instruction and social learning in developing employability-oriented communication skills. The findings emphasize the need for higher education institutions to embed practical, job-focused English training into their curriculum to better prepare students for real-world career demands. This study concludes that structured socialization programs can effectively equip students with the skills and confidence needed to construct impactful application letters, thereby enhancing their readiness for the job market. With the right support, students can take ownership of their career development, starting with how they present themselves on paper.
Co-Authors Abdul Rosid Adindah Novihartina Jafar Anggraini Syahputri Arshandy, Eliza Arwin Tannuary Bangun Bangun Bangun Munthe Christine Dewi Nainggolan Christine Dewi Nainggolan Christine Loist Darwin Lie Debi Eka Putri Dermawan Perangin Angin Dewanti, Yopy Ratna Dewi Nainggolan, Christine Dewi Sartika Situmorang Duffin Efendi Efendi Efendi, Efendi Efriliana Naibaho Eliza Arshandy Elli Sulistyaningsih Elly Susanti Elly Susanti ELLY SUSANTI Erbin Chandra Erna Kustyarini Ernest Grace Fry Melda Saragih Harahap, Subur Hardiansyah Hendrick Sasimtan Putra Heri Sastra Herman Herman Hutabarat, Metyria Imelda Ika Wulandari Imelda Butarbutar Joni Wilson Sitopu Juan Anastasia Putri Jubi Jubi Jubi, Jubi Judijanto, Loso Julyanthry Julyanthry Julyanthry Julyanthry Kesuma, Indrawati Mara Kevin Indajang Khairul Azwar Liper Siregar Liper Siregar Manurung, Sepbeariska Mar'ati, Fudji Sri Melvin M. Simanjuntak Muhammad Affar Muhammad Yudistira Arya Maulana Musa Fernando Silaen Nainggolan, Christine Dewi Nasution, Amsal Nilam Cahyariani, Vivi Palembang, Septianti Permatasari Purnama Sari, Eka Raykes Hinrich Tuerah Richard Berlien Rico Nur Ilham riny Riny Riny Riski, Kiki Mailan Rizal Riyadi Rosma Simangunsong Ruth Tridianty Sianipar Sabar Dumayanti Sihombing SATRIYAS ILYAS Septianti Permatasari Palembang Siahaan, Berty Kristina Siahaan, Yansen Silaen, Musa Silvia Silvia Simatupang, Sudung Siregar, Liper Sofiyan Sofiyan Sonya Putri Shinta Purba Sudung Simatupang Sudung Simatupang Supitriyani, Supitriyani Syahputri, Anggraini Tetty Widiyastuti Tondang, Claudia J Tondang, Claudia J. Tumpal Richardo Sirait Velita, Septiany Vivi Candra Widyatmoko Widyatmoko Wirananda, Henny Andriyani Yanti Eryanti Yenny Wati Yerisma Welly