Journal of Advances in Linguistics and English Teaching (JALET)
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): January-June 2026

ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH JOB APPLICATION LETTER WRITING SKILLS AMONG ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS

Habib Azizi NST (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal)
Muhammad Sobri (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal)
Rahmat Fais (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal)
Muhammad Hasyimsyah Batubara (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Aug 2026

Abstract

Writing competence is one of the most essential skills that English Education students must master to support both academic and professional communication. Among various forms of professional writing, job application letters play a significant role in helping graduates present their qualifications effectively to potential employers. This study aims to analyze the English job application letter writing skills of English Education students. The research employed a descriptive qualitative design involving 30 students from an English Education Study Program. Data were collected through documentation of students’ job application letters and analyzed based on letter structure, grammar, vocabulary, and language formality. The findings reveal that although most students were able to construct the general structure of a job application letter appropriately, many still experienced difficulties in grammatical accuracy, formal vocabulary selection, and the maintenance of professional tone. Several students used informal expressions and inappropriate sentence structures that reduced the effectiveness of their letters. Nevertheless, some participants demonstrated adequate ability in presenting information clearly and persuasively. The study concludes that students’ job application letter writing skills require further improvement, particularly in linguistic accuracy and professional correspondence conventions.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jalet

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

Focus It focuses on cutting-edge research in the fields of linguistics and English language teaching, particularly studies that bridge theoretical insights with practical applications in diverse educational contexts. The journal encourages submissions that explore innovative teaching methodologies, ...