定义
求职信也称作covering letter。 求职信在应聘工作时非常重要。你的求职信是你给未来的雇主留下第一印象。如果求职信写的不好,即使简历些的再好也没有人会读,因为大家一定要写好求职信。
格式
求职信的格式通常包括三个部分,可以分为三段
Introduction - Reason for writing
开始段: 写信的原因
Main Body- a). Background information about yourself such as achievements and experiences). Reasons for applying and required response.
主段:a).你自己的背景情况,例如:取得何种成就和经验 b).应聘的原因和按要求所做的回应
In the body of your covering letter, mention one or tow advantages, from the employer's point of view, of hiring you. Be sure to avoid bragging or being pushy and to maintain a polite,neutral-to-formal tone.站在你未来的雇主的角度上,在求职信中提一两点他或她雇佣你的优势。确保避免过于狂妄,并且应该保持有礼貌、温和和正式的语调。
Conclusion - Suggest what the reader should do
结束段:建议读信的人应该采取何种措施
The final paragraph should offer to provide any other information or details the prospective employer might want.
最后一段应该给你未来的雇主提供其他一些信息和细节。
求职信根据内容多少也可以分成更多地段,比如分成4段
There should probably be four paragraphs:
1. Reference to the advertisement(提及广告)
2. Education and work background(教育和工作背景)
3. Why I want the job(我为什么想要这个份工作)
4. Enclosure(随信附上何种物品)
具体地讲,求职信应该提到:
1. How I heard about the job. 我是如何知道这个工作的。
2. Qualifications 我的学历和资格
3. Experience 介绍一下我的工作经验
4. Why I want the job 我为什么想要得到这份工作
5. CV and Photo 随信附上简历和照片
6.Prepare for an interview 准备参加面试
样例
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Dear Mr. Howard |
(我想应聘在昨天的《城市日报》上刊登的职位。作为一个销售助理,我在DA 公司已经工作5年了。我现在想找一个能够承担更多责任的工作。我取得了经济学的学士学位,并且我希望在您的公司得以充分发展。虽然我是从中国来的,但是我的英语非常好,因为我从2001年开始就住在这里。随信附上我的个人简历和照片。盼望能在不久的将来收到您的来信。)
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Dear Sir or Madam I have seen your advertisement in today's“ City Weekly News” and I would like to apply for the post of Personal Secretary. As you can see from my enclosed curriculum vitae, I have had several year's experience in different offices. In both my last jobs the organizational side was very important and there was a lot of work using the computer. However, I would now prefer a post where I can use my knowledge of Japanese and my interest in art might be useful. I hope you will consider my application and look forward to hearing from you. |
(我看到您在今天《城市每周新闻》上刊登的广告,我想应聘私人秘书一职。从我随信附上的简历您可以了解到,我在不同的部门有过几年的工作经验。在我过去的工作中需要较强的组织能力,并且在工作中我经常使用电脑。不过,现在我想找一个职位能用上日语,并且在艺术上的兴趣对此工作可能会有帮助。我希望您能够考虑我的求职申请并盼望您的回信。)
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Dear Sir or Madam
I am writing with reference to you advertisement for an English Secretary in the "City Weekend" of 9 May 2004. |