英语申请信、自传、简历等书信写作

1、Lecture 5: Resume (week No. 8 9)Topics to be covered:Resume / Cover letter/ Autobiography/ Recommendation letter/ Interview questions ( for reference)Part I. Cover letter申请就读大学，研究生院，奖学金和工作等信件都为申请信。 申请信的写法在内容的安排上类似于其他的英语信函， 往往在信的第一段的第一句话， 就开门见山地说明写信的目的， 接着叙述本人的有关情况。在信的结尾处， 可以表示希望能收到肯定的答复。写申请信切忌过分夸张，或

2、者过分自信， 但语气要肯定和自信， 表现出自己有能力从事某一方面的工作或学习。1.1. Letter of Job ApplicationSample 1：这是一封根据报纸上所刊登的求职广告，申请工作的信件。(信头略去)Dear Ms. Hu,I was very interested to see your advertisement in today's Yangcheng Youth for a supervisor of computer training, as I believe that I have the appropriate qualifications and

3、experience you require. I am therefore enclosing my curriculum vitae.You will see that I have been working as a computer engineer in an aircraft design institute for more than five years. This experience has enabled me to get well acquainted with the state-of- art computer languages and systems.In a

4、ddition to research work, I have been teaching evening classes to the staff in the institute in internet applications and related subjects during the past two years. I find teaching immensely exciting and rewarding.I truly believe that responsible work experience, expertise in computer and a sincere

5、 love of teaching make an ideal combination for the position you advertised. At age 28, I feel ready for a new challenge and I hope you will offer that challenge to me.I would be grateful if you could consider my application. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.Yours Sincerely (signature)

6、Wang GangEncl. my c.v.Tips for writing a letter of job applicationl Address your letter to someone who has the authority to hire you. l Show that you know something about the company by addressing some of the requirements of the job that you are applying for, and how your experience will enable you

7、to handle what is needed. l If someone in the company referred you for this job, be sure to mention this if they have good standing with the company. l Express your willingness to come for an interview.l Present briefly your qualifications and refer the reader to your resume.Useful expressions Intro

8、duction: In todays newspaper (Through), I noticed your advertisement for (I have learned that you are hiring)It has come to my attention that the position of is now open.I would like to apply for ( to be considered as a candidate for) the job(post/position) advertised in(that I saw advertised in/I h

9、ave just seen in the )I am interested in/seeking a challenging position in your firm.I am writing to you to apply forQualifications and experienceI feel I am well qualified (to/ for) for the following reasons.I have had experience of (done before/studied/), therefore I may have the ability you are l

10、ooking for.Along with my education, I have had job experience whichMy interest and skill in contribute to my qualification for this job.Motivation and expectationsI wish to become involved inIf such experience would be valuable to your office, I If my application is successful, I should /would like

11、toI am available for a personal interview if you are interested in my application.I would appreciate an interview at your convenience.May I have an appointment with you.Would you please call me atI will call your office next week to see when an interview can be arranged.EnclosureI have enclosed /att

12、ached a copy of my resume for your consideration.I am enclosing my resume to provide further details about my experience(to give details of my responsibilities in that job).The enclosed resume will give you the details and scope of my previous experience.as indicated in the enclosed resume.as you wi

13、ll note in the resume I enclose.Some motivating introductions The selling point opening: (answer the most important questions )Extensive training in medical technology, more than 15 years of working in and managing research and clinic labs, and strong interpersonal skills should enable me to fulfil

14、the responsibilities of lab coordinator in the Department of Anatomic Pathology.My training in marketing research, my experience in international trade, and my fluency in both Chinese and English should qualify me for the position you advertised in the New York times.The creative openingOnce a child

15、 in my own days, I have given birth to children at hospitals, raised children at home, and have been trained to take care of childrens health. I know how they feel, when they are happy, whether they are healthy, and how to make them giggle with a big smile blossoming on their faces. All these should

16、 make me a promising candidate for your pediatrics resident program.The name opening (not back door)Dr., chair of the Anatomic Pathology Department, has suggested that I write to you about the supervisor position in your lab because he believed that I have the training, experience and skills to run

17、your lab effectively.Blaine Powell recommended I speak with you about your opening for sales manager.Begin with a quote "Some men see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not." playwright George Bernard Shaw"There is a real magic in enthusias

18、m. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment." Methodist minister and author Norman Vincent Peale"Failure to prepare is preparing to fail." basketball coach John Wooden1.2. Letter of application for scholarship or school admissionSample 2：这是一封申请到国外某大学读研究生的信件 （信头略去

19、）Dear Sir or Madam, My name is Zhang Fang. I am a graduate student at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of Southeast China Polytechnique University (SCPU). I am writing to apply for graduate study in the field of computer science and technology. I graduated from Tsinghua University

20、last year and then was admitted as a graduate student by SCPU. Through years of systematic study at the undergraduate and graduate levels, I am sure that I have built a sound foundation in the theory and practice of computer science and engineering. In addition, I have taken part in a lot of researc

21、h work on computer application at the enterprise level. I have been awarded several scholarships because of my excellence in study and research. I would be grateful if you would send me the application forms and details about the financial aid. Enclosed please find my resume. I am looking forward to

22、 hearing from you soon.Yours Faithfully(signature)Zhang FangEncl. Resume of Zhang FangUseful expressions:·I am writing to apply ( to/for)·At a recent dinner party, Arthur Lewis told me the inspiring story about his mentorship with you.·Professor of Beijing University, who was a visiti

23、ng scholar in your College of Business 1996-1997, advised me of the outstanding international student Scholarship in the MBA program. He recommended I apply, for he is familiar with my academic background and abilities. ·I should like to obtain application forms for your college, and the proper

24、 information about your scholarship program.·I should be very grateful if you would send me the proper application forms and details about (scholarships/ financial aid).Revise for total impactDoes it catch your interest?/ Does it present compelling reasons why the writer should be invited for a

25、n interview?/ Is the tone proper?/ Is it too long or boring?/ Does it have any grammatical, spelling and other mechanics errors?Part II. 履历（英国人多用curriculum vitae）或简历 (美国人多用resume):简历往往是以表格的方式介绍自己的学历，资历和个人资料等有关情况， 一般应包括姓名， 地址，学历，经历和个人资料等基本内容。标题用Resume, Curriculum Vitae 或Personal Record 均可。这类实用文体的写作，不

26、一定要用完整的句子， 但是一定要让人看去一目了然， 重点突出。常见的格式：1. Traditional:Name： Sex: Date of Birth: Address for correspondence: Telephone: E-mail: Education:Experience:Honors/Hobby: References:2. Modern:Name：AddressTelephone/E-mail Objective:(position sought) Summary of qualifications: Education: Experience: Personal dat

27、a: (sex, health, nationality.) References3. Functional:Name：AddressTelephone/E-mail Objective:(position sought) Training: Skills:(computer skills, communication skills) Experience: Education: References:2.1. Resume for job applicationSample 3 (corresponds to sample 1) Curriculum VitaeName: Wang Gang

28、Sex: maleAddress for correspondence: Dept of Computer Control Engineering Beijing Institute of Aircraft Design Beijing 100028Telephone: 86-10-88227712Education:1992-1995: Dept. of Electronics Wuhan University Major: Electronic communication technologyExperience:1995-present Engineer (full-time) Dept

29、 of Computer Control Engineering Beijing Institute of Aircraft Design Evening class instructor (part-time)Hobby: languages. travel, tennisQualifications: CET-4 and CET-6 Certificates TOEFL score; 624 1.2 Resume for school or scholarship admissionSample 7：(corresponds to sample 2) Zhang FangSex: Fema

30、leDate of Birth: April 20, 1981Address for correspondence: 110 Nanshan Rd. Zhongshan District Dalian 116002 Liaoning Province PR ChinaTelephone: 86-411-6668946E-mail: ZhangfangHobby: classical music, reading, mountain climbing and swimmingEDUCATION 2000-present: graduate student Dept. of Computer Sc

31、ience and Engineering Dalian University of Technology Dalian, Liaoning Province PR China Field of study: software design Degree to be awarded: MS in June 2002 1996-2000: undergraduate student Dept. of Computer Science Tsinghua University Major: computer science Degree awarded: Bachelor of ScienceEXP

32、ERIENCE2000-present: member of Prof. Li Lie's research group1998: Third prize winner of The 3rd Computer Program Design ContestReference: available on request Tips on writing resume:l avoid highly colored modifiers, opinion words or intensifierse.g. provided persistent leadership, led the lab in

33、telligently, my extremely valuable contributionl avoid vague expressions. Its better to use concrete, specific nouns and action verbs.e.g.Extensive experience with computers- used Quicken, Lotus 1-2-3, l use paralleled structurese.g. created a new database, familiar with different softwares, being m

34、anager of - created a new database, used different softwares, managed the office of .l avoid repetitione.g. provided accurate data. provided valuable assistance to top management. provided useful training to. - provided accurate data., assisted top management , trained)l try to use Power Wordsaccele

35、rated accomplished achieved adapted administeredanalyzed approved conceived conducted completed controlled coordinated created delegated demonstrated designed developed directed earned effected eliminated established evaluated expanded expedited facilitated found generated guidedimplemented improved

36、 increased influenced initiated inspected instructed interpreted launched led lectured maintained managed mastered motivated operated ordered originated organized participated performed pinpointed planned prepared produced programmed proposed proved provided proficient(in) purchased recommended redu

37、ced reinforced reorganized revamped reviewed revised scheduled simplified set up solved supervised supported surpassed taught trained translated used utilized won wrote chair a committee, coordinate a program, develop a method, conduct research, create a database, direct a center, establish clientel

38、e, initiate a partnership, install a new system, keep records, manage an office, research the market, test a new software , provide analysis, run a lab, train new employees, operate a machine, implement a policy, investigate a problem,organize a conference , considered an enthusiastic worker, analyt

39、ical and critical thinking skillsRevise and proofread carefullyIs it the resume complete and accurate?Is the layout appealing and effective?Is the phrasing concrete, specific and idiomatic?Is it free from errors?Exercise:Write a letter of application to a university overseas for pursuing Ph. D progr

40、am there and supply your resume.Or write a letter and a resume applying for a post in a sino-American joint venture .Part III. Autobiography自传的写法可与简历大体内容对应，但应当用完整的句子来表达经历，学历，个人特点等方面内容。Sample 8： Lincolns Autobiography I was born February 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky. My parents were both born

41、 in Virginia, of undistinguished families-second families, perhaps I should say. My mother, who died in my tenth year, was from a family named Hanks, some of whom now reside in Adams County, and others in Macon County, Illinois. My paternal grandfather, Abraham Lincoln, emigrated, about 1781 or 1782

42、, from Virginia to Kentucky, where he was killed by the Indians a year or two later, not in battle, but when he was laboring to open a farm in the forest. My father, at the death of his father, was six years old, and he grew up literally without education. He moved from Kentucky to Indiana when I wa

43、s seven. We reached our new home about the time the state came into the Union. It was a wild region, with many bears and other wild animals still in the woods. I grew up there. There were so-called schools, but no other qualification was ever required of a teacher beyond “reading, writing and adding

44、.” If a stranger supposed to understand Latin happened to reside for a time in the neighborhood, he was looked on as a wizard. There was absolutely nothing to excite ambition for education. Of course, when I came of age, I did not know much. Still, somehow, I could read, write, and add, but that was

45、 all. The little advance I have now made upon this store of education, I have picked up under the pressure of necessity. I was raised to do farm work, which I continued until I was twenty-one. At twenty-two, I came to Illinois. I remained in New Salem, Illinois, for a year as a clerk in a store. The

46、n the Black Hawk War came. I was elected a captain of volunteers, a success which gave me more pleasure than any I have had since. I went into the campaign, ran for the legislature the same year (1832), and was defeated, the only time that I have been rejected by the people. In the next and the thre

47、e succeeding biennial elections I was elected to the legislature. I was not a candidate afterward. During that legislative period, I studied law and moved to Springfield to practice it. In 1846 I was elected to the lower house of Congress. I was not a candidate for re-election. From 1849 to 1854 I p

48、racticed law more assiduously than ever before. I was losing interest in politics when the repeal of the Missouri Comprises aroused me again. What I have done since then is pretty well-known.If any personal description of me is thought desirable, it may be said that I am nearly six feet four inches

49、in height; lean in flesh, weighing one hundred and eighty pounds on the average, I have a dark complexion, with coarse black hair and gray eyes. I have no other marks or brands.从林肯自传不难看出， 第一段叙述了家庭背景， 第二段是林肯所受过的教育， 第三段集中在他的工作经历上， 最后一段则是有关林肯的一些个人资料， 如身高，体重， 外貌等特征。这与写简历时的顺序大体相符。Part IV. Letter of recom

50、mendationSample 9：Dear Sir or Madam:It is my privilege to recommend to you Mr. Wang Li, my former student, who is now applying for admission to the MBA program offered by your school.Mr. Wang attended two courses under my instruction: Accounting and Finance. He is one of the most intelligent student

51、s I have ever taught. His performance in my class was outstanding. He was active in class discussion, his opinions often reflecting an inquisitive and keen mind. For assignments and term exams, he always had high grades as a result of his thorough preparation. Indeed, he did very well in other major

52、 courses and was among the few students who completed their four-year university with straight As. As a result of this he was awarded the title of “Outstanding Student” upon graduation.In his first year, Mr. Wang was already outstanding among his peers with admirable leadership potential and organiz

53、ational skills. As a result, he was elected Class Monitor in his second year. Throughout the three years when he acted as class Monitor, he further developed his skills at problem-solving and decision making. In addition to these skills I must mention his amiable personality. He impressed me as bein

54、g courteous, pleasant and co-operate. He was well trusted and respected by both his teachers and his fellow students.I consider Wang Li a promising student in terms of both intelligence and ability. In view of his previous performance in this Department, I am firmly convinced that he will make a suc

55、cessful graduate student in your school.Yours faithfully,(signed)Zhang PingProfessorl useful expressions·I am writing with pleasure to recommend Ms. . for acceptance into your Ph.Ds program.·It is my pleasure to recommend/introduce to you Mr., who is applying for Ph. D studies in . at your

56、 department.·I am very glad for this opportunity to give a reference.·I take pleasure in introducing to you Mr., a lecturer in·This is to introduce my student, Mr., who is visiting . for the purpose of .·Ms. has my recommendation without any reservation. I doubt whether there is any academi