商务英语专业实训chapter13-job-applicationcover__letters

1、商务英语写作实训 “十二五”规划商务英语高职高专系列教材Chapter 13Job-application Cover LettersPractical Business English Writing Practical Business English Writing 2商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13ContentsComposing Your MessageReference ExpressionsSample Cover LettersWriting Your MessageCheck YourselfPractical Business English Writing 3商务

2、英语写作实训 Chapter 13Composing Your MessagePractical Business English Writing 4商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Lead-in Questionsv When will you need to write a job-application cover letter? vWhat role does a job-application cover letter play in hunting a job?vWhat information should v be included in a job-v applicat

3、ion cover letter?When youre hunting a job, you should write a cover letter to introduce you and your resume to potential employers. Practical Business English Writing 5商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Importance of a Cover LetterIt is the first thing an employer sees, so its often the first impression you will ma

4、ke!v Explain your experience in a story-like formatv Allow you to go in-depth about important experiences / skills and relate them to job requirementvShow the employer that your are individualizing this job applicationProvide a sample of your written communication skillsPractical Business English Wr

5、iting 6商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Structure of a Cover LetterIntroductionBodyClosingGreet the specific person you address the letter to.State the position you are applying for and where you heard about it.Name drop if you have a good connection.State why you believe you are a strong candidate, including 2-3

6、 key qualifications that you will address in the rest of the letter.Tailor cover letter for each job application.Focus each paragraph on one qualification.Give specific examples to prove where you got these skills and how you have used them before.Tell a story; do not just list your skills.Refer to

7、your rsum; do not repeat it.Do not use contractions. Close with a strong reminder of why you are a good candidate.Request an interview in some way.Provide contact information.Thank them!Sign your name and print it underneath.Practical Business English Writing 7商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Sample StudyUse pers

8、onally designed letterheadaddresses proper person by name and titleidentifies job and exact page where ad appearedrelates writers experiences to job requirementsdiscusses schoolingdiscusses experienceasks for interview and repeats main qualificationsPractical Business English Writing 8商务英语写作实训 Chapt

9、er 13Writing Tipsv Customize the cover letter for the particular jobv Indicate your purposes or reasons clearlyv Give accurate and objective personal informationv Emphasize what you have to contribute to the company or organizationv In bold type, highlight your skills that match the job descriptionv

10、 Use polite words, and expose yourself confidently and optimisticallyv Fix ALL spelling errors and typos v Personalize your cover letter. If possible, address your cover letter to the person in charge of interviewing and hiringPractical Business English Writing 9商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Reference Expressi

11、onsPractical Business English Writing 10商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Vocabulary for Educationv 学历v 教育程度v 主修v 副修v 课程重点部分v 课程包括v 专门课程v 所学课程v 社会实践v 业余工作v 假期工作v 进修课程v 课外活动v 体育活动v 社会活动v 娱乐活动v 学术活动v educationv educational backgroundv major (v.) in; major (n.)v minorv educational highlightsv curriculum includedv spe

12、cialized coursesv courses taken / completedv social practicev part-time jobsv vacation (summer / winter) jobsv refresher coursev extracurricular activitiesv physical activitiesv social activitiesv recreational activitiesv academic activitiesPractical Business English Writing 11商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Voc

13、abulary for Educationv 奖励v 奖学金v 三好学生v 优秀团员v 优秀干部v 学生会v 脱产培训v 在职培训v 学制v 学年v 学期v 校长 / 副校长v 院长 / 副院长v 教务长v 系主任v 及格 / 不及格v 班长 / 副班长v rewardsv scholarshipv Three Goods studentv excellent League membev excellent leaderv student council /unionv off-job trainingv in-job trainingv educational systemv academi

14、c yearv semester(AE) ; term (BE)v president / vice-presidentv dean / assistant deanv academic deanv department chairmanv pass / failv monitor / vice-monitorPractical Business English Writing 12商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Vocabulary for Educationv 学习委员v 文娱委员v 体育委员v 劳动委员v 党支部书记v 团支部书记v 组织委员v 宣传委员v 学位v 研究生v 留学生

15、v 回国留学生v 大学肄业生v 公费生v 自费生v 走读生v 实习生v commissary in charge of studiesv commissary in charge of entertainmentv commissary in charge of sportsv commissary in charge of physical laborv Party branch secretaryv League branch secretary v commissary in charge of organizationv commissary in charge of publicit

16、yv degreev graduate studentv abroad studentv returned studentv undergraduatev government-supported studentv commonerv extern / day-studentv internPractical Business English Writing 13商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Vocabulary for Personalityv activev adaptablev adroitv aggressivev alertv ambitiousv amiablev anal

17、yticalv apprehensivev aspiringv audaciousv capablev carefulv candidv charitablev competentv confidentv 主动的，活跃的v 适应性强的v 灵巧的，机敏的v 有进取心的v 机灵的v 有雄心壮志的v 和蔼可亲的v 善于分析的v 有理解力的v 有志气的，有抱负的v 大胆的，有冒险精神的v 有能力的，有才能的v 办事仔细的v 正直的v 宽厚的 v 能胜任的v 有信心的Practical Business English Writing 14商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Vocabulary fo

18、r Personalityv conscientiousv consideratev constructivev contemplativev cooperativev creativev dashingv dedicated / devotedv dependablev diplomaticv disciplinedv discreetv dutifulv dynamicv earnestv well-educatedv efficientv 认真的，自觉的v 体贴的v 建设性的v 好沉思的v 有合作精神的v 富创造力的v 有一股子冲劲的/有拼搏精神的v 有奉献精神的v 可靠的v 老练的，有

19、策略的v 守纪律的v （在行动，说话等方面）谨慎的v 尽职的v 精悍的v 认真的v 受过良好教育的v 有效率的Practical Business English Writing 15商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Vocabulary for Personalityv energeticv enthusiasticv expressivev faithfulv forcefulv frankv frugalv generousv genteelv gentlev hard-workingv heartyv hospitablev humblev humoroustv impartial

20、v independentv 精力充沛的v 充满热情的v 善于表达v 守信的，忠诚的 v （性格）坚强的v 直率的，真诚的v 俭朴的v 宽宏大量的v 有教养的v 有礼貌的v 勤劳的v 精神饱满的v 殷勤的v 恭顺的v 幽默的v 公正的v 有主见的Practical Business English Writing 16商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Vocabulary for Personalityv industriousv ingeniousv initiativev have an inquiring mindv intellectivev intelligentv invent

21、ivev originalv painstakingv precisev perseveringv punctualv purposefulv qualifiedv rationalv realisticv reasonablev 勤奋的v 有独创性的v 首创精神v 爱动脑筋v 有智力的v 理解力强的v 有发明才能的，有创造力的v 有独创性的v 辛勤的，苦干的，刻苦的v 一丝不苟的v 不屈不挠的v 严守时刻的v 意志坚强的v 合格的v 有理性的v 实事求是的v 讲道理的Practical Business English Writing 17商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Vocabul

22、ary for Personalityv reliablev responsiblev self-consciousv selflessv sensiblev sincerev smartv spiritedv sportingv steadyv straightforwardv strictv systematicv strong-willedv sweet-temperedv temperatev tirelessv 可信赖的v 负责的v 自觉的v 无私的v 明白事理的v 真诚的v 精明的v 生气勃勃的v 光明正大的v 塌实的v 老实的v 严格的v 有系统的v 意志坚强的v 性情温和的v

23、稳健的v 孜孜不倦的Practical Business English Writing 18商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Titles of Common PositionAccountant会计师Chief Engineer总工程师Administration Assistant行政助理Civil Engineer土木工程师Administrator行政主管Clerk文员（文书）Apprentice学徒Director董事Architect建筑师Electrical Engineer电气工程师Assistant Manager/Sub-manager副经理Executive Dir

24、ector行政董事Assistant Production Manager副厂长Executive Secretary行政秘书Business Manager业务经理Financial Controller财务总监Cashier出纳员Foreman领班，组长Chief Accountant总会计主任General manager总经理Practical Business English Writing 19商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Titles of Common PositionJunior clerk低级职员Quality Controller质量检查员Supervisor主管

25、Receptionist接线生（接待员）Marketing Executive市场部主任Sales Engineer销售工程师Marketing Manager市场部经理Sales Executive销售主任Marketing Officer市场部办公室主任Sales Representative营业代表Mechanical Engineer机械工程师Salesman推销员Merchandiser商人Secretary秘书Messenger信差（邮递员）Senior Clerk高级职员Office Assistant办事员Skilled Worker熟练技工Plant / Production

26、 Manager厂长Stenographer速记员Practical Business English Writing 20商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Sample Sentence-Beginningsv In reply to your advertisement in todays (newspaper), I respectfully offer my services for the situation.v With reference to your advertisement in (newspaper) of May 2 for a clerk, I offer my

27、self for the post.v Please consider me an applicant for the position which you advertised in (newspaper) of December 5.v In reply to your advertisement in todays (newspaper) for an accountant, I tender my services.v I should like to apply for the position mentioned in your advertisement in (newspape

28、r) of July 22.v I wish to apply for the position advertised in the enclosed clipping from the (newspaper) of November 12.v Having noticed the enclosed advertisement in this mornings newspaper, I wish to apply for the position referred to.Practical Business English Writing 21商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Sample

29、 Sentence-Beginningsv In answer to your advertisement in todays newspaper for a secretary, I wish to tender my services.v Learning from Mr. S.P. Chen that you are looking for a sales manager, I should like to apply for the position.v Your advertisement for a telephone operator in the newspaper of Ma

30、rch 8 has interested me; I feel I can fill that position.v On looking over todays newspaper my attention was attracted by your advertisement for a librarian. Now as I am desirous of obtaining such a position, I should like to apply for the same.Practical Business English Writing 22商务英语写作实训 Chapter 1

31、3Sample Sentence-Introducing Oneselfv I have been in the employment of an exporting company for over five years.v I have been in the business for the last ten years, and worked as the superintendent in the personnel department.v I have had five years experience with a company as a salesman.v I am tw

32、enty years of age, and have been employed for the last two years by the Green Trees Co., in the general clerical work of the office.v I am 25 years of age, and have had two years experience in my present post, which I am leaving to better myself.v I am nineteen years of age, female and have had two

33、years experience in a companys delivery office.v I am twenty years of age, and am anxious to settle down to office work.since my graduation from the school two years ago, I have been employed in the Green Hotel as a cashier.Practical Business English Writing 23商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Sample Sentence-Abou

34、t Personal Abilityv I am a good accountant and have a thorough knowledge of the English language.v For the past five years, I have been engaged as a correspondence clerk.v I am able to take dictation in English and transcribe them rapidly into Chinese.v Being well acquainted with office works, I cou

35、ld make myself generally useful, should there be any opportunity of your requiring my services.v I have received an English education, and have a slight knowledge of Japanese. I took a Japanese course in college. v I can write shorthand at the rate of 120 words per minute, and typewriting at 55 word

36、s English.v I have received a good education, and know English, Japanese and shorthand.v At school I won a scholarship and the first prize in speech contest.v I am a graduate of Hong Kong University, and have in addition the M. A. degree from University of California.v .and believe I possess the rig

37、ht combination of.skills. v My current position. has provided the opportunity to . v I would welcome the opportunity to personally discuss my potential contributions to your company with you. Practical Business English Writing 24商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Sample Sentence-About EnclosurevYou will find enclos

38、ed an outline of my education and business training and copies of two letters of recommendation.vEnclosed please find a resume and a photo.vI attach schedule of my qualification and experience.vI am enclosing my curriculum vitae together with my photograph.vA copy of my transcript is enclosed.vEnclo

39、sed you will find a letter of recommendation from my former teacher of English.You can see from the data sheet that is enclosed that.vI enclose a resume and one of my publications.Practical Business English Writing 25商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Sample Sentence-Reasons for leavingv My reason for leaving my pr

40、esent employment is that I am desirous of getting broader experience in trading.v My reason for leaving the company is that I wish to get into the advertising business.v I am leaving our office to be with my mother and care for my aged mother in a distant city.v My reason for leaving my present empl

41、oyment is simple because I see no chance of advancement.v I am desirous of leaving the office in order to gain more experience in an exporters office.v I am desirous of leaving the employment in order to improve my position and have more responsibility.Iv left them a fortnight ago, owing to a disagr

42、eement with the president Mr. Lau.v I left the position with the desire of improving my position.v I left the office on account of the discontinuance of the business.v I left the company because I found a full-time job after graduation.v The only reason why I am leaving the present position is I wan

43、t an object to better myself.Practical Business English Writing 26商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Sample Sentence-Ending: Request for Interviewv I should be glad to have a personal interview and can furnish references if desired.v I solicit the favor of an interview, and assure you that if appointed, I will do m

44、y best to give you satisfaction.v If you desire and interview, I shall be most happy to call in person, on any day and at any time you may appoint.v Should you think favorably of my application, kindly grant me an interview.v I hope that you will be kind enough to consider my application favorably.v

45、 I trust that you will give this application your favorable consideration.v Should you give me a trial; I will do my utmost to afford you every satisfaction.v Should this application meet with your favorable consideration, I will do my utmost to justify the confidence you may repose in mev I assure

46、you that if my application be successful, I will do my very best to please you.v Should you entertain my application favorably, I would spare no trouble to acquit myself to your satisfaction.Practical Business English Writing 27商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Sample LettersPractical Business English Writing 28商务

47、英语写作实训 Chapter 13Cover letter for a Position of Accountant January 23Dear sir,In response to your advertisement in the newspaper of January 15, I wish to apply for the position of accountant.I am twenty-five years old and a graduate of Northeast Finance University. My experience in this line of work

48、 includes six years as an assistant accountant with the ABC Company. The reason for leaving my present employment is that they are closing their office.I am enclosing my rsum together with my photo, and I believe that they may be found satisfactory. I assure you that if appointed, I will do my best

49、to give you satisfaction.Thank you for your time and attention.Sincerely yours,Practical Business English Writing 29商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Cover Letter to a Potential Employer June13, 2007Dear Mr. Wang I am writing to inquire about the upcoming entry-level editorial openings with Green Group Co. Ltd. I

50、am presently a final-year student in good standing at the Sun Yat-sen University, due to graduate in July. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Journalism. I am proficient in both Word Perfect and Microsoft Word for Windows, and am familiar with both IBM and Apple operating System

51、s. I have six-month working experience as an assistant in the Economics Division of Tradwinds Publishing. Enclosed you will find a copy of my resume. Letters of recommendation from employer and professors, as well as writing samples, will be gladly provided upon request. I will contact you next week

52、 about the possibility of arranging a meeting at your convenience. I look forward to speaking with you. Yours sincerely,Julia Lin Julia LinPractical Business English Writing 30商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Cover letter for further study Dept of Computer ScienceTsinghua UniversityBeijing, 100084PRCProfessor Smi

53、thComputer Engineering Department Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, Mass, 02139Feb. 28, 2006Dear professor Smith, I am writing to you about the possibility of further studies in the field of computer engineering leading to he PhD degree at your institution. Would you please send me the

54、 necessary information and forms? I am 25, male, majoring in computer science. I received my B.E. (computer science) in June 1998 and M.E. (computer science) in March 2001 from Tsinghua University in Beijing. I kept on ranking in the upper 5% of my undergraduate class and graduate class. I do believ

55、e that the decorate-oriented study at your institution is of great help for my further study in the area of computer science. I have taken the TOEFL Test (score 637) and GRE (score 2170). I am going to take the GRE Subject Test on computer Science this summer. Thank you very much. I am looking forwa

56、rd to hearing form you soon. Sincerely yours Sensen Li Sensen LiEnc. Resume Practical Business English Writing 31商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Cover letter for post of an administrator Simon SunHuman Resources DirectorElva Co., Ltd21/F Chongsun SquareGuangzhouJune 20,2007Dear Mr. Sun， I take the liberty to wri

57、te you in the hope that you might need someone to fill in for you. I feel that I am qualified as an administrator. I am currently a student at college, I have over a month more to complete before I graduate. My major is business administration. I have excellent grades in all my subjects. If you wish

58、 to look at this information it will be sent to you later. I have worked at a trading company as a secretary, but I hope to seek more responsible employment. I am 25 years old and very honest and dependable. If you need someone with my qualifications, please let me know. Thank you very much for your

59、 kind attention. Sincerely yours, Lucy ChanPractical Business English Writing 32商务英语写作实训 Chapter 13Cover letter for position of a salesman June 20,2005Lora ChenPersonnel ManagerPremier Co. Ltd.High Tech Industrial GardenShenzhenDear Chen， I would like to ask you to consider my qualification for the

60、position in sales that you advertised in last weeks newspaper. I graduated from the College of Business in June of 2005. Since that time I have been taking night courses at Polytechnics in Sales Techniques and Mass Media Advertising. I have worked as a vehicle salesman for the Ford Co. for the past