研究生非英语专业英语课件Lecture6.ppt

Lecture 6,Cover Letters(求职信),An effective cover letter should be:,Simple Brief SpecificIn focus,Opening(Catching the readers attention),Why you are writing?State clearly the job that you are applying for.Explain how you found out about the job.Describe why you are applying for this job.(optional),Positions and sources,I would like to apply for the position of an assistant chemist/I am interested in a software engineering position as advertised in todays China Daily.I am writing in response to your advertisement for an editor of English in yesterdays Changjiang Weekly.Your advertisement for a sales manager in Wuhan Evening Paper of March 8 arouses my interest a great deal.,Learning from Mr.Jack Williams that you are looking for an electrical engineer,I would like to be considered for the position.I understand from Mr.Jack Williams that there is an opening/vacancy forFrom your companys website I learned about your need for an experienced secretary.I hope to offer my service at your company.,Reasons for application,I have always wanted to dedicate myself to promoting womens interests.As your organization is involved in this,I see excellent chances for combining work and ideals.This job appeals to me,because I think it is a challenge to develop an educational program that motivates and interests students.From my own experience I know that this is not always very easy,but that it is very satisfying to see it work.,I see the editorial job at your company as a next step in my career.The fact that your company pays a great deal of attention to training,assessment and career planning is going to be of great help to me in my professional development.,An opening:,I am interested in applying for any marketing job available in your company.As my resume shows,I have a B.A.in Business Management from Nanjing University.I am looking for a job that will be challenging and that will give me lots of chances to move ahead in my career.,Body(Sell yourself,but dont oversell),Introducing yourself Who are you?What are you doing now or have done recently?Presenting your qualifications Why you can do the job?,Brief self-introduction,I am at present a senior in accounting at New York University,due to graduate in May.I have a masters/Ph.D.degree in computer science.I am presently engaged as a junior financial analyst at ABC company in California.,I am the best candidate！,Relevant work experience&achievements Key Skills&abilities,Work experience&accomplishments,I have 4 years of experience working in the garment industry as a fashion designer.I worked for five years in a senior management position at the Shanghai Branch of the Bank of China.After completing my course in Economics,I worked as an account manager for three years and gained experience in account management.,For students:,While working toward my masters degree,I was employed as a teacher of Chinese with a small private school.During my summer job with a joint venture in Tianjin,I gained a great deal of knowledge about foreign trade and learned how to communicate with people of different interests and backgrounds.Working part-time as a bookkeeper,I also assisted with the development of ideas for special promotional events.,Make compound sentences,Example 1 I once lived in Tokyo.I obtained a valuable insight into the Japanese culture.,My time spent living in Tokyo ensured that I obtained a valuable insight into the Japanese culture.,Example 2,I taught second graders at Rainbow Riders School.During that time,I had numerous chances to observe and participate in effective classroom management.,My experience of teaching second graders at Rainbow Riders School has given/afforded/offered me the chance to observe and participate in effective classroom management.As a second-grade teacher,I had numerous chances to observe and participate in effective classroom management.,Example 3,I can speak three languages fluently.I have worked with international visitors.I am able to organize various social activities.So I think I could assist your department in this new arena.,My fluency in three languages,experience of working with international visitors,and ability to organize various social activities would allow/enable me to assist your department in this new arena.,More examples:,I believe my business education,wide range of work experience,and success in managing my finances provides me with a valuable understanding of the financial world of Technology,Inc.My considerable knowledge of and extensive contact withwould make my job as a much more efficient and productive.,With my strong/solid academic background in biology and marketing,I think that I could apply my combination of knowledge and experience to the health industry.With my undergraduate coursework,my training in sociology,and my work experience,I believe I could make a valuable contribution to your corporation in this position.,Skills&Strengths,I am quite familiar with the workings of financial institution in China.I am proficient in the operation of a wide variety of photographic,video and audio equipment.I have good/excellent logical,analytical and problem-solving skills.My strength lies in supporting users.,Ability to work with others/alone,I am a self-starter,able to work independently as well as with a team.I am also creative,enterprising and a team player.,Other commonly-used expressions:,If given the opportunity,I would be an immediate as well as a long-term asset to your firm.I am convinced that I am the right candidate for the job,as.,Points to remember,Do not go into too much detail.Only mention those things that are relevant to that particular job.Focus on those skills that you do have,and indicate further training if you lack work experience.,Close(Leaving the reader with a positive image),Request for an interviewState clearly the time or date at which you are available Express willingness to provide any further information(optional),I hope you would contact me.(begging?)I would like to explain my letter and resume to you in a personal interview.I am confident that this letter and my CV will induce you to invite me for an interview.,I have enclosed a resume,and I will be available for an interview at your convenience.I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss my qualifications and your needs.I will call you next week to explore the possibility of an interview.,Other tips,Refer to your resumeResume is attached as MS Word document.Enclosed is a copy of my resume,which more fully details my qualifications for the position.As you can see from my resume.Be professional(in format,organization,style and grammar),Exercise：,You have read an advertisement in Taiyuan Evening Paper of April 2nd for a(职位自拟)and write a cover letter applying for the position.,