BEC高级写作指导_Application_Letter0.ppt

1、Application Letter,求职信/求学信,Application Letter,What is an application letter? Tips for writing winning application letters Samples Layout of Application Letter Exercise,What is an application letter?,Application letter = Letter of Application = Cover Letter Sent with your resume or application form P

2、urpose of Application Letter: persuade people Based on the resume Further interprets the resume in terms of employer benefits,Back,Tips for writing winning application letters,Write the letter to a specific person the person you think is the one who would hire you. Be specific about the job you are

3、seeking hirers are not your employment counselor Do your research demonstrate that you know something about the company Tell the reader what you can do for the company Individualize your letter Be short and to the point Make it easy on the eyes Close with an invitation for the reader to act “Please

4、give me a call at XXXXX.”,Back,Your Address Date Readers Name/ Title/ Address Dear Mrs, Miss, Ms, Dr, Mr Name,Opening- Why you are writing Body - What you have to offer Who are you? Why you are qualified? (education, experience) What attracts you to the job?What attracts you to the Company? Closing

5、- How you will follow-up Yours sincerely,signaturePrint Name,Back,Common expressions,Opening - Conventional opening stating the purpose of the letter, where and when you saw the vacancy advertised etc. I am writing to apply for the vacancy/ post of advertised in on With reference to your advertiseme

6、nt in on , I should like to apply for the post/ position of I would like to apply for admission to your Graduate School/ University/ Institute to pursue a Doctoral/ Masters/ Bachelors Degree in I am interested in your research program/ MA course/ diplomas course in and wish to enter this program sta

7、rting from I wish to obtain admission to your Ph.D/ graduate/ undergraduate program in . My intended date of entry is ,Back,Body - What you have to offer (Key skills, personal qualities, relevant experience, achievements Use the Job Description and Person Specification toFit Yourself to the Job - gi

8、ve evidence! Education I am now a (senior/ third-year student / sophomore/ freshman) in Department of University. I went to (name of school) in (date) and studied there for (length of years) I was trained at (place) in (subject) from to (date) I major /specialize in I expect to graduate in I graduat

9、ed from (name of school) in (date) with excellent grade in (subjects). I obtained/ received the degree in (date).,Common expressions,Working experience After completing my studies, I joined (name of the work unit) and worked as a (post) On finishing my training, I took up the position of with (name

10、of the work unit), and I have been at that post ever since. For the last years, I have been working as a (post) I was promoted to the post of in (date) Sentence to conclude education and experience I am confident that my education and experience are extremely appropriate for the position. I am confi

11、dent that I am fully qualified for the job. I am sure that I have excellent qualifications for the post.,Common expressions,About scores of standard tests taken I took the TOFEL in (date) and achieved a score of , which I hope will meet your requirements. I have taken the TOFEL and GRE. My scores on

12、 the two tests were and respectively. About foreign language proficiency I speak English well and can also write in English. I believe that such foreign language proficiency will be taken into favorable consideration. Since you are an import-export company, you will no doubt be pleased to know that

13、I speak English very well. I passed the national College English Test (Band 4) in (date) (Photocopies of Certificate enclosed).,Common expressions,About Awards I was awarded the prize of in for my outstanding performance in I won/ received the prize/ award of in About financial status or aids I have

14、 sufficient financial resources to provide for my own education as well as other living expenditures. If possible, I wish to obtain a teaching assistantship so that I may support myself and obtain more practical experience while pursuing graduate study. I should be grateful if you can send me applic

15、ation forms for any scholarships you may offer to overseas students.,Common expressions,About reasons for application One of the main reasons I am applying is The reason I would like to work with you is to This explains why I am now seeking another post. My work with the has always been interesting

16、and rewarding, and I personally would not have chosen to move. However, ,Common expressions,Back,Closing - How you will follow-up Requesting an interview If these meet your requirements, please grant me an interview. I would very much appreciate the chance to talk to you. Referring to enclosures I e

17、nclose three references and a full curriculum vitae as requested. Please refer to my enclosed resume for details. I have enclosed my CV for your reference. Please let me know if further information is needed.,Common expressions,Urging attention I feel that my application deserves your serious consideration. I hope that you will give my application the serious consideration which I feel it deserves. Requesting an early reply I look forward to hearing from yo