Schematic analysis of job application letters by Malaysian graduates

• Main Authors: De Mello, Geraldine, Krishnan, Isai Amutan, Arumugam, Nalini, bin Ibrahim, Mohammad Nor Afandi, Ma'mor, Misyana Susanti Husin, Ramalingam, Selvajothi @ Pillai
• Format: Article
• Published: Sage Publications Ltd 2021
• Subjects: P Philology. Linguistics; Communication. Mass media
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/35047/

This study applied a ``moves analysis'' approach to examine job application letters written by 25 Malaysian graduates obtained from an outsourcing organisation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The letters were analysed as to whether they adhered to the seven aspects of the ``moves structure'...