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1、Job Application Letters&Resumes,Learning Objective,Content,1,2,Job Application Letters,know about what a Job Application Letter is.,learn about the types and requirements of a Job Application Letter.,master the format of a Job Application Letter.,grasp the contents and ways of writing a Job Applicat

2、ion Letter.,Study of Job Application Letters,This section sets out to help you:,be familiar to some useful sentence patterns for writing a Job Application Letter.,Types of Application Letters,Solicited Application Letter Letter of Application,Unsolicited Application Letter Prospecting Letter Letter

3、of Inquiry,When should you write a job application letter?And why?,A job application letter can be an important tool in helping you:,land an interview;gain the job you seek ultimately.,What is a job application letter?,A job application letter is:,essentially a sales letter in which you are marketin

4、g your skills,abilities and knowledge.It is mainly used when you are applying for a job,and asking for an interview.also called a covering/cover letter(附信/说明信).,Definition of a Job Application Letter,Does a job application letter have the same function as a resume?What is the purpose of a job applic

5、ation letter?,Basically,resumes and job applications:,highlight key skills,experience,and education;but a job application letter is based on the resume and further interprets the resume in terms of employer benefits.,Function of Application Letters,A job application letter serves the following speci

6、fic purposes:,helping you get the attention of potential employers;helping demonstrate that youve done your home-work;showing off your writing and editing skills;highlighting information that is not appropriate for a resume;requesting an interview.,Purposes of Application Letters,An ideal job applic

7、ation letter should:,be type on good paper;be brief and to the point:cover one side paper,and usually no more than one page in length;be typed in an easily legible font;be logic,coherent and easy to read;be proofread very carefully for sentence skills mistakes and spelling mistakes;be not mere a rep

8、etition of your resume,but a statement of the most important points in your resume,especially those closely related to the job requirements.,Checklist for Writing Job Application Letters,The writer of a job application letter should:,sincerely stress the facts,but not overstate everything;be enthusi

9、astic for the job,but not be humble;be self-confident,but not be arrogant or conceited.,Checklist for Writing Job Application Letters,What should you do before you write a job application letter?,Before you start writing your job application letter,you should:,identify what skills you possess and an

10、alyze your strengths and weaknesses;know something about the employing company;know how your qualifications meet the companys goals,especially the requirements of the work that the company wants done.,Preparation Before Writing Application Letters,How do you write a job application letter?,An effect

11、ive job application letter should contain the following components:,Beginning Body Close,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,Beginning Begin the letter with selected words to state:,the reason for writing;how you learned the information;name the position for which you are applying.,Procedur

12、e of Writing Job Application Letters,Ways of Opening:,To use a topic that shows you have learned something about the company and the work to be done.To make a statement or ask a question that focuses attention on the readers needs that the writer seeks to fill.Mention the source in the opening sente

13、nce.,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,Useful Sentence Patterns for the Opening:,I would like to/wish to apply for the position of foreign trade salesman you advertised in your companys website.本人欲应聘在贵公司网站的广告栏中招聘的外贸业务员一职。I feel/(firmly)believe that I have the necessary qualifications and

14、experience needed for the position of marketing assistant,advertised in Nanfang Daily.贵公司在南方日报上刊登广告招聘销售助理，本人认为/坚信自己有能力和经验担当此职。,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,3.I learned from Mr.Li,a partner with your Beijing Office,that you are looking for/seeking to hire an foreign trade documentary

15、manager and would like to apply for the post.我从贵公司北京办事处的合作伙伴李先生处得知贵公司欲招聘一名外贸跟单员，本人愿应聘此职。4.I am writing in response to your advertisement placed on Guangdong TV for a business interpreter.本人特备函应聘贵公司在广东电视台广告招聘的商务口译员一职。,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,5.In reply to your advertisement for a

16、n accountant in yesterdays China Daily,I respectfully offer my services for the position.拜读昨天中国日报上贵公司招聘会计师的广告，本人特此备函应征该职位。6.Your advertisement for a business secretary in Beijing Youth Daily of June 4 interested me very much and I feel I can fill that vacancy.我对贵公司6月4日在北京青年日报上刊登的招聘商务秘书的广告很感兴趣，并且相信本人

17、能填补这一空缺。,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,Avoid overused beginning like:,Please consider my application for This application is for,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,2.BodyPresent the information that qualifies you to do the work.,As to the middle paragraphs information,you ar

18、e likely to present facts from 3 background areas:educationexperiencepersonal details,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,When writing this part,you should:,use good sales strategy,such as you-viewpoint and positive language;convince the employer that you are qualified for the job;interpret

19、 the facts in the resume and demonstrate that your educational preparation,work experience or special qualifications are relevant to the job;emphasize two or three of the most important achievements or qualities that make you special;mention some special knowledge you have about the company or your

20、understanding of the job requirements.,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,Useful Sentence Patterns for the Body:,Compare:I have been a secretary for two years and am quite experienced in this work.For the past two years I worked as a personal secretary to the vice-president of ABC Company.

21、I regularly attended and made reports on meetings,received callers and,in his absence,made minor decisions and dealt with much of his correspondence on my won initiative.I also made detailed arrangements connected with his attendance at conference,both in this country and abroad and,under his instru

22、ctions,dealt with many of his personal matters such as renewal of licenses,etc.,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,(1)Demonstrate your work experience relevant to the job if any;,You will notice from my resume that English and Business Communication are among my favorite subjects.In additi

23、on,I was a member of the debating team,was on the journalism staff and was president of our speech club.You will find my written and oral communication skills well above average.从简历中您会看到，英语和商务沟通是我学得最好的两门课。此外，我还是校辩论队和通讯组成员，并且是演讲俱乐部主席。您会发现我的口头和书面交往技能均属上等水平。,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters

24、,(2)if your work experience is limited,highlight your educational preparation,personality or character,recall your extra-curricular activities to show your potential for the future job;,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,When talking about your qualifications and background,be realistic in

25、stead of exaggerated.,1.A study of your firm convinces me that I meet all the requirements of your sales personnel.（Overstate）My course at XXX University were specially planned to prepare me for a career in sales.（Realistic）2.Having taking courses in retailing for two years,I can show you how to cut

26、 your inventories and increase your sales.（vaunt）A two-year course in retailing has provided me with an understanding of effectively cutting inventories and increasing sales.(Matter-of-matter attitude),Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,Remember that the purpose of a job application letter

27、 is to market yourself well.You should avoid talking about your shortage,or it will make your letter fail in persuasiveness.,I regret that I do not have any practical experience in real estate field.很遗憾，我没有房地产方面的经验。,I am ready to accept your usual salary range.我愿意接受贵方正常的工资标准。2.I shall be glad to dis

28、cuss the matter of salary with you at our interview,after you have had a better opportunity to judge my capacity.我很高兴在面试时，您对我的能力有了更好的判断后再与您讨论工资的问题。,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,(3)When talking about the required salary,you are supposed to speak in an euphemistic way;,I left this job

29、in order to seek another one that would enrich my experience in my chosen career of sales.我离开现职是为了寻找另一份工作，以丰富我在销售方面的经验。,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,(4)When mentioning the reason for leaving your present employment,do not show any opposition to your present job,you should look forwar

30、d to the future to say that you are seeking the develop chance or broader develop space,and so on;,2.I would like to work for a large company where my proven ability can be led to full play.我希望能为更大的一家公司工作，以使我的能力得到更充分的发挥。3.I am desirous of leaving the employment in order to improve my position and ha

31、ve more responsibility.由于希望获得更高的职位和负更多的责任，而离开现职。,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,You will find from the attached resume that 从随附的个人简历中，您会发现2.The enclosed resume will adequately show you my qualifications.随附的个人简历足以向您标明我的资历。,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,(5)As a job applica

32、tion letter is always mailed with some enclosure such as resumes,letters of recommendation,photos and so on,youd better mention them in your application letter;,3.You will find enclosed an outline of my education and business training as well as copies of two letters of recommendation.有关本人学历，业务培训的概要

33、连同两封推荐信一同呈上。4.I am enclosing my resume with my photograph.随函附上个人简历和照片。,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,3.CloseDrive for the appropriate action(requesting an interview,enclosing a resume,etc.)in the close.,Ask for an interview,reference check or further correspondence.Give your phone num

34、ber and/or address(or e-mail address)in order that its easy for the reader to contact you.Be direct and polite.All sentences should have an expectant tone.,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,Useful Sentence Patterns for the Close:,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,1.May I have t

35、he opportunity of seeing you in person so that I may discuss this application with you in detail?My telephone number is 6501600.我可否亲自与您会面，向您详细说明我的工作申请？我的联系电话是6501600.2.May I have an interview to continue my presentation?Please call 0751-6501600 or send an email to.I could be in your office at your c

36、onvenience to talk about working for ABC.我可否与您会面作进一步的介绍？请打0751-6501600或发电子邮件至联系我。我可在您方便的时候前往您办公室讨论关于在贵公司工作的细节。,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,3.If you have an opening at present or expect to have one soon,I should very much appreciate hearing from you.I am enclosing an addressed envelo

37、pe for your reply.随附一张写有收信人地址的信封。如果贵公司现在有职位空缺或者不久会有，请通知我，我将不胜感激。4.I hope I may have the privilege of meeting you so that I can discuss my qualifications.I can come to your company at your convenience.You may write to me at the address on the envelope or call me at 6501600 after 4 p.m.every day.希望有幸与

38、您会面，讨论有关我的资历的事情。我可在您方便的时候前往贵公司。您可按信封地址给我写信或在每日下午4点后给我打电话。,Procedure of Writing Job Application Letters,5.I am confident that my qualifications and experience will be of benefit to your company and would appreciate the opportunity to interview with you at a convenient time.I may be reached at 0751-6501600.我深信我的资历和经验对贵公司必有价值，而且，如能在您方便的时候与您面谈，我将不胜感激。我的联系电话是0751-6501600.6.Thank you in advance for your consideration.Please let me hear from you as soon as possible.预先感谢贵公司的关照，请早日回复为盼。,