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Sunday, September 19, 2021

Present Continuous Tense

 Definisi Present Continuous Tense

Present Continuous Tense merupakan tense bentuk yang menunjuk pada tindakan yang sedang berlangsung sekarang atau ketika pembicaraan itu sedang berlangsung. Jadi, tindakan itu sudah dimulai dan belum berakhir ketika pembicaraan itu berlangsung. Tense ini juga bisa digunakan untuk menjelaskan sebuah kejadian yang terjadi dengan singkat dan/atau yang telah terjadi dalam rentang waktu yang lama.

Tense ini juga dikenal dengan sebutan Present Progressive Tense. Karena tense ini bisa digunakan untuk menjelaskan sebuah tindakan yang mungkin atau bisa dilakukan di masa depan. Pada intinya, Present Countinous Tense menunjukkan sebuah kejadian atau kondisi yang sedang terjadi sekarang, sering terjadi, dan dapat dilakukan atau berlanjut ke masa depan.

Present Progressive Tense/Present Continuous Tense digunakan dalm situasi berikut ini:

1. Suatu kejadian tengah berlangsung sekarang.

Contoh : My father is working in his farm now.

2. Situasi di mana suatu kejadian sudah direncanakan/diprediksi dengan tanda-tanda  yang kuat dan cenderung pasti untuk terjadi di masa depan.

Contoh : Look at that black cloud! It is going to rain./It is rainning.

3. Situasi di mana sebuah perubahan atau perkembangan sedang berlangsung untuk waktu yang lama.

Contoh : We are getting older.

Rumus Present Continuous Tense

Berikut ini adalah formula yang bisa digunakan untuk membuat kalimat dalam bentuk Present Continuous Tense.

A. Kalimat Positif:

subject + to be (amisare) + Verb – ing object

Contoh : She is doing her homework now

B. Kalimat Negatif :

subject + to be not verb – ing object

Contoh : She is not doing her homework now

C. Kalimat Tanya :

to be subject + verb – ing object

Contoh : Is she doing her homework now?

Anda bisa melihat bentuk masing-masing hal yang dibutuhkan atau digunakan di dalam formula sekaligus beberapa bentuk dari Present Continuous Tense.

A. Bentuk “to be

1. Tunggal :

I am (orang pertama)

You are (orang kedua)

He / she / it is (orang ketiga)

2. Jamak :

We are (orang pertama)

You are (orang kedua)

They are (orang ketiga)

B. Bentuk kata kerja “-ing” (V + ing)

Contoh :

Go + ing = going.

Read + ing = reading.


Cook + ing = cooking.

C. Keterangan waktu (adverb of time) yang sering digunakan dalam Present Continuous Tense untuk menunjukkan suatu rencana : just, still, now, right now, at the moment, dan tomorrow.

Contoh:

  • Arini just left for Lampung.

  • Dian Sastro still waiting for her scholarship announcement.

  • Tomorrow, I’ll arrive in Jepara at 8 AM.

  • I’m eating my bread now.

D. Selain itu, tense ini juga dapat digunakan untuk menjelaskan sebuah kegiatan yang menjadi rutinitas sementara dengan menggunakan keterangan waktu seperti this week, theese days, this month, etc.

Note :

1. Digunakan untuk menyatakan suatu peritiwa yang sedang berlangsung sekarang ketika peristiwa lain terjadi. Present continuous tense ini hanya menekankan “sedang”.

They are reading novels when I enter the room.

She is mopping when her husband gets home.

2. Keberadaan O atau “objek” tidak harus ada, kalimat yang ingin di buat tanpa menggunakan objek. Misalnya:

She is being angry.

3. Pertanyaan Wh-

Untuk membentuk pertanyaan wh, tambahkan kata wh (what, where, when, dll), ubah posisi subjek dan to be, dan tambahkan tanda tanya. Contoh:

  • Glorya is cooking in the kitchen.

  • When is she cooking in the kitchen?

  • Where is she cooking?

  • Who is cooking in the kitchen?

4. Kata-kata kerja yang menyatakan perasaan atau berhubungan dengan pancaindera, seperti know, like, mean, believe, feel, forget, hate, need, own, prefer, remember, seem, dan want tidak perlu ditambahkan –ing. Misalnya:

I want to see the opera.

Aby hates her new dress.

I like sushi.

Masih bingung dengan jenis tense satu ini? Perhatikan contoh ilustrasi berikut ini. Misalnya, Laura dan James pergi ke KFC untuk merayakan ulang tahun Laura. Jika Anda ingin menceritakan hal ini setelah Laura dan James selesai (dalam artian menceritakan cerita Laura dan James di KFC setelah Laura dan James pulang dari KFC) maka Anda harus menggunakan past tense. Misalnya:

Laura and James queued for a long time before they get to order from their menu. = past tense.

Namun, jika Anda ingin menceritakan cerita Laura dan James saat sedang berada di KFC dan apa yang mereka lakukan di sana, maka Anda harus menggunakan present continuous tense. Misalnya:

They are sitting next to the window on the second floor, so they get to see the scenery of the whole town. (menunjukkan aktivitas yang sedang dilakukan oleh Laura dan James saat di KFC.)

The cleaning serviceman is standing right nobehind the pillar near their table with a mop on his hand. (menunjukkan aktivitas yang mungkin terjadi di masa depan. Petugas kebersihan bisa jadi akan datang ke meja Laura dan James di masa depan. – Present Progressive.)

Are you waiting to eat your burger after the French Fries arrive?” said James to Laura while taking a sip from his coke. (Contoh present continuous yang digunakan sebagai bentuk kata tanya)


Complete the following sentences using Present Continuous Tense (Capitalize when needed)

1. My son  (talk) on the phone right now.

2.  (you / sleep)?

3. Jason  (do) his homework at the moment.

4. Tom  (work) on a project nowadays.

5. My kids  (play) in the garden now.

6. Some people  (wait) to talk to you.

7. My wife  (not cook) today.

8.  (Lucas / study) for his exam right now?

9.  (Ryan / play) the piano now?

10. Lea and I  (paint) the fences today.
11. Andrea  (help) me at present.

12. My children  (not listen) to the radio now.

Job Vacancy and Cover Letter

 Example of Job Vacancy



Example of Application Letter

Bandung, September 24, 2021
To : Resources Departement Manager
Intercontinental Jakarta Midplaza
Jl. Jakarta Indah No. 15
Jakarta

Dear Sir,
I wish to apply for the position of Accounting Staff that was advertised on Jakarta Post, September 15, 2021.
I have over one experience as an Accounting with PT. Samudra Indonesia and have experience with a wide variety of pattern techniques. My computer skills are very good, and I have an excellent record as a reliable, productive employee.
I am looking for new challenges and the position of Accounting Staff sounds the perfact opportunity. Your organization has an enviable record of innovation in investor financial consultants, and an excellent reputation as an employer, making the position even more attractive.
A enclose my CV for your inspection and look forward to hearing from you soon. I am available for an interview at your convenience.

Sincerely yours,


Ben Sastrowardoyo

Now, please write a cover letter to apply for the accountant, account assistant, shopkeeper or sales manager as announced in the following vacancies!




Tuesday, September 14, 2021

COVER LETTER or JOB APPLICATION LETTER

 

Pengertian Job Application Letter

Job application letter berarti surat lamaran kerja yang dikirim pelamar kerja kepada perusahaan/tempat kerja yang membutuhkan lowongan tersebut. Tujuan menulis job application letter adalah untuk mendapatkan kesempatan interview. Maka dari itu, untuk mendapatkan panggilan interview, perhatikan hal-hal yang diperlukan dalam menulis surat lamaran kerja.

Cara menulis surat lamaran kerja yakni: Harus ditulis dengan baik untuk menarik perhatian dan minat HRD atau orang yang berwenang agar merekomendasikan kamu. Jelaskan kenapa kamu memenuhi syarat dari posisi tersebut dan berhak dipilih untuk mengikuti wawancara. Sorot keahlian, pengalaman, serta kemampuan sesuai kriteria yang dibutuhkan. Gunakan font formal seperti Times New Rowman, Arial, atau Calibri dengan ukuran 12 poin. Perlu diingat, surat lamaran kerja tidak boleh lebih dari 1 halaman.

Struktur Job Application Letter

Berikut sruktur pembuatan surat lamaran kerja (job application letter)

  1. Your Name, E-Mail, and Address
  2. Date
  3. The Hiring Manager
    (Nama perusahaan yang dilamar, alamat, dan e-mail).
  4. Salutation
  5. Opening Paragraph
    (Paragraf pembuka yang menyebutkan posisi apa dan dimana kamu mendapat informasi pekerjaan tersebut).
  6. Body Paragraph
    (Isi paragraf yang menjelaskan bagaimana kamu dapat mengisi posisi yang dibutuhkan. Dalam body paragraph, seorang pelamar kerja dapat menuliskan hal-hal secara detail, namun tetap relevan dengan pengalaman dan pencapaianmu).
  7. Closing Paragraph
    (Paragraf penutup yang berisi ucapan terima kasih, penawaran, serta ajakan agar pihak yang berwenang dapat memberi informasi lebih lanjut).
  8. Complimentary Close
  9. Signature

Berikut adalah contoh surat lamaran kerja (job application letter):

Contoh 1:

Eleanor Johnson
12 Jones Street
Portland, Maine 04101
555-555-5555
eleanorjohnson@emailaddress.com

August 11, 2020

Mark Smith
Human Resources Manager
Veggies to Go
238 Main Street
Portland, Maine 04101

Dear Mr. Smith,

I was so excited when my former coworker, Jay Lopez, told me about your opening for an administrative assistant in your Portland offices. A long-time Veggies to Go customer and an experienced admin, I would love to help the company achieve its mission of making healthy produce as available as takeout.

I’ve worked for small companies for my entire career, and I relish the opportunity to wear many hats and work with the team to succeed. In my latest role as an administrative assistant at Beauty Corp, I saved my employer thousands of dollars in temp workers by implementing a self-scheduling system for the customer service reps that cut down on canceled shifts. I also learned web design, timesheet coding, and perfected my Excel skills. 

I've attached my resume for your consideration and hope to speak with you soon about your needs for the role.

Best Regards,

Eleanor Johnson

Contoh 2:

Logan Lee 
483 Apple Street
New York, NY 10001
(212) 555-8965
Lee.Logan@email.com

September 15, 2019

Sarah Jenkins
Recruiter
Rogers Consulting
901 Main Street
New York, NY 10001

Dear Ms. Jenkins,

I am reaching out to you regarding the posting for the human resources consultant position I found on Indeed.com. I have a great interest in this position and would appreciate your consideration as a candidate for the role.

In my previous experience, I worked in human resources departments to provide support across several different industries. I have worked in my current role as a human resources generalist for the past four years. Prior to this job, I worked as a human resources assistant for two years, which shows my ability to advance in my career.

I have a strong passion for helping others, which is why I have found such fulfillment in human resources, providing support to my fellow employees and assisting them in ways that benefit them both personally and professionally. I also enjoy looking for solutions to common HR problems, which I feel would be a great asset in the position with your company. Since this consultant position works directly with multiple clients, assisting them in their human resources needs, I believe my innovative nature and strong skill set will help me succeed.

I have strong communication skills, which are vital to success in the HR field. I also have a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Arizona State University. Throughout my education, I worked with skilled human resources professionals who have shared their insights and experience with me. Some of my strongest skills include my ability to increase employee retention through the improvement of company culture and to develop training and education programs to ensure all employees have access to the information they need to succeed and comply with legal requirements.

I appreciate your time in reviewing this letter and hope to hear from you in regard to the next steps in the hiring process. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Logan Lee

Note: Cara menulis surat secara hard file dan soft file (seperti mengirim melalui e-mail) cukup berbeda pada bagian subject, nama, nomor, dan e-mail penulis.


References:

https://www.kompas.com/skola/read/2020/10/09/163000469/apa-itu-application-letter-?amp=1&page=3

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-write-a-job-application-letter-2061569https://jujubandung.wordpress.com/2012/11/05/berbagai-macam-tipe-surat-bisnis-dalam-bahasa-inggris/

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-write-an-application-letter-for-a-job