英语求职信注意事项.docx

Your cover letter is the first thing employers see when they open your materials. Avoid these 10 mistakes, and make your first impression a good and lasting one.求职信是雇主打开资料首先看到的东西。避免这10项错误，给你的雇主留下长期美好的第一印象。Mistake 1: Overusing IYour cover letter is not your autobiography. The focus should be on how you meet an employers needs, not on your life story. Avoid the perception of being self-centered by minimizing your use of the word I, especially at the beginning of your sentences.错误1 过度使用“我”你的求职信不是你的自传。重点是你如何满足一个雇主的需求，而不是你的生活故事。通过减少“我”的使用避免自我为中心的观念，尤其是在句子的开头。Mistake 2: Using a Weak OpeningWhen writing a cover letter, job seekers frequently struggle with how to begin. This often results in a feeble introduction lacking punch and failing to grab the readers interest.错误2 使用无力的开头写求职信的时候，求职者经常为如何开头而感到头痛。这经常导致一封没有影响力的简介，缺乏力度又不能吸引读者的兴趣。Mistake 3: Omitting Your Top Selling PointsA cover letter is a sales letter that sells you as a candidate. Just like the resume, it should be compelling and give the main reasons you should be called for an interview. Winning cover letter tips include emphasizing your top accomplishments or creating subheadings culled from the job posting. For example:Your Ad Specifies: The need for a strong computer background.I Offer: Proficiency in all MS Office applications with additional expertise in Web site development and design.错误3省略你的最高卖点求职信是一封推销你应聘一个职位的推销信。它必须引人注目，给出让你面试的主要原因。成功的求职信要点包括强调你的最高成就，或者从招聘中创造副标题。例如：你的广告强调：需要精通电脑知识我提供：精通所有办公软件，对网站的开发和设计有专业知识。Mistake 4: Making It Too LongIf your cover letter exceeds one page, you may be putting readers to sleep. A great cover letter is concise but compelling, and respects the readers time.错误4写得太长如果你的求职信超过一页，读者就会昏昏欲睡。一封好的求职信必须简明又引人注意，并且尊重读者的时间。Mistake 5: Repeating Your Resume Word for WordYour cover letter shouldnt regurgitate whats on your resume. Reword your cover letter statements to avoid dulling your resumes impact. Consider using the letter to tell a brief story, such as My Toughest Sale or My Biggest Technical Challenge.错误5逐字重复你的简历求职信不该重复简历上的内容。改写求职信中对简历的陈述，避免消极的影响。考虑利用求职信说明一个简要的故事，如 “我最艰难的销售生涯” 或“我经历最大的技术挑战”。Mistake 6: Being VagueIf youre replying to an advertised opening, reference the specific job title in your cover letter. The person reading your letter may be reviewing hundreds of letters for dozens of different jobs. Make sure all the content in your letter supports how you will meet the employers specific needs.错误6模糊不清如果你回复一个广告职位，在求职信中引用特定的职称。看你求职信的人可能看了许多应聘不同职位的求职信。确保求职信的所有内容都支持说明你如何满足雇主的具体需求。Mistake 7: Forgetting to CustomizeIf youre applying to a number of similar positions, chances are youre tweaking one letter and using it for multiple openings. Thats fine, as long as you customize each letter. Dont forget to update the company, job and contact information - if Mr. Jones is addressed as Mrs. Smith, he wont be impressed.错误7 忘记定制如果你应聘许多类似的职位，你很有可能对一封求职信稍作调整应用到各个职位中去。只要你为每个职位量身定做一封求职信，那就没问题。不要忘记更新公司、工作和联系信息如果琼斯先生被称为史密斯太太，那么他不会对你留下印象。Mistake 8: Ending on a Passive NoteWhen possible, put your future in your own hands with a promise to follow up. Instead of asking readers to call you, try a statement like this: I will follow up with you in a few days to answer any preliminary questions you may have. In the meantime, you may reach me at (555) 555-5555.错误8 用被动的提示结尾如果可以，下定决心坚持实现理想，让未来掌握在自己手上。不是要求雇主打电话给你，而是试着这样说：我会在最近几天跟你保持联系回答你的任何初步问题。期间，你可以打这个电话跟我联系(555) 555-5555。Mistake 9: Being RudeYour cover letter should thank the reader for his time and consideration.错误9 粗鲁求职信应该感谢雇主的时间安排和考虑。Mistake 10: Forgetting to Sign the LetterIt is proper business etiquette (and shows attention to detail) to sign your lett