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1、Unit ThreeJob-seeking correspondence Warm-up Activity 1. What is the different between the applicant letter and a resume?Unit ThreeTeaching objectivesFocus and difficultyMain contentsTeaching objectivesto inform students the different concepts and functions of cover letter and resume； to familiarize

2、 students with the basic knowledge and structures of cover letter and resume； to learn some useful expressions in writing these practical documents；to instruct students to write their own resume and cover letter for their future job orientation.Focus and difficultythe formal language acquired for wr

3、iting cover letter, resume, and other job-seeking correspondencethe format of letters, including address, introduction, body, and closing part of these documents.3.1 Cover LetterIntroductionTips: how to sell yourselfBasic structure Samples Cover letterA cover letter, also known as application letter

4、, is the first document a recruiter may read , it is often a sales letter in which you as a job applicant market your skills, abilities, knowledge, experiences, etc. to leave the first impression on your potential employer.1. Structure of a cover letter A cover letter generally consists of three par

5、ts:1) Introductory paragraph: State the purpose of writing the letter. Mention the position you are applying for, how you learned about the position needs of the company. You also give compliment about company you are seeking employment with, or state why this specific company interests you. 2)middl

6、e para: Highlight your qualifications and potential contribution to the company. Talk about your past. Elaborate on your experience, focusing on your skills and plishments that are important for the job. Also about your future. 3) Concluding para: Ask for interview. State that you are a strong match

7、 for the job position . 2Writing styles1.conservative or formal style: serious in tone, conventional information, suitable for applying for common jobs 2.creative or informal style: casual in tone, flexible information, suitable for applying for artists, designers, and the like. Useful expressions1.

8、 I wish to apply for a position with your offices as a secretary.2. I am responding to your ad in the June Issue of the Beijing Youth for an editor.3. I am confident that I am suitable for the kind of job you are advertising in.4. As you can see from my enclosed, my experience and qualifications mat

9、ch the positions requirements.5. I believe I possess the right combination of communication and sales skills.6. I am thoroughly experienced in construction design and have participated in three projects7. As you can see from my enclosed resume, I have ten years experience in8. I look forward to an o

10、pportunity to speak with you in person Sample 1 (conservative) June 24, 2008 Dear Sirs, Having learned that you need a secretary , I venture to submit this application for the post . I am at present a student of Hefei University of Technology where I have been studying English for nearly four years.

11、 With a fairly good command of English and a sound background of contemporary and classical Chinese, I believe you will find me competent for the job if I can work in this position. Herewith I enclose a testimonial from my department attesting to my character and abilities. I would appreciate it ver

12、y much if you will grant me an interview at your earliest convenience. Thank you for consideration, and I am looking forward to hearing from you.Sample 2 Oct 25, 2009 Dear Mr. Berger: I am applying for the position of the chief of the department, which was advertised November 4. The position seems t

13、o fit very well with my education, experience According to the advertisement, your position requires excellent communication skills, I will be graduating from . My study includes the courses in speech communications, computer science, etc. I understand the position also requires a candidate who is t

14、eam-and detail- oriented, and is able to deal with people in department throughout the firm. These skills I developed both in my courses and recent internship. My background and goals seem to match your requirements well. I am confident that I can perform the job effectively, and I am excited about

15、If you would like to schedule an interview or discuss my interest in this position, please call me at .Sample 3 (creative) June 14,2009 Dear Ms Tayler: we live in a world where styles change constantly and fresh images are always in demand. I know The Kaplan Group seeks only the brightest and most c

16、reative I also knows. The enclosed resume elaborated the details. Id appreciate the chance to meet you Thank you for your considerationExerciseFind an advertisement for a job youd like to be hired for. It can be one for which you are qualified now or one for which you hope to be qualified for some d

17、ay. Briefly describe what the job advertisement states.3.2 Resume 1. Introduction 2. Writing advice 3. Choosing a resume format 4. ExerciseIntroductionA resume is a short written account of the main events of a job applicants life, including education, experience, skills, plishments, etc. the purpos

18、e of a resume is to get the applicants foot in the door of a new job and hence is the applicants ticket to an interview where he or she sell herself or himself in a deep and thorough way.Writing adviceMake a self-assessment of yourself and set a realistic goal. Prioritize your skill and personality

19、traits according to the job you are seeking personality description: people-oriented type; task-oriented type; detail-oriented typeMain content of a resumeAt large, a resume consists of an your personal data, career objective , work experience and other qualifications such as special skills , public

20、ations ,honors and awards, and hobbies.If you are a recent graduate with limited work experience, your education would be more impressive and you should place it before work experience .If you have rich professional experience ,then your experience is more impressive and should place it before educa

21、tion.Resume FormatFunctional (for experienced) : if you are changing jobs within your industry, have a short work history, or wish to highlight skills, the functional ( stress work experience) format is preferable.Chronological: if you are employed with a steady work history, it is better to follow

22、chronological order Sample resumesHeading: Can put it left ,middle or rjghtResume of a recent graduate: Each item uses black Resume Lin Fei Gender: female Date of birth: Jan.15,1983 Address: Room 4321, East Dorm Building NO.3 , Huazhong Univ.of Sci.&Tech.,Wuhan,430089 Telephone: Email: fei lin sina

23、Career Objective Human resource clerk in a joint venture or foreign company where my human resource training experience along with my English proficiency and communication skill will result in efficient employee training programs Education (from now to past) 2005-2008: M.A.Degree ,Human Resource Man

24、agement, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) ,Hubei Province Core courses Theory of Human Resource Management Employee Psychology 2001-2005: Dual Degree Program, HUST B. A., English for Science and Technology Bachelor of Law, Economic Law GPA: 93 /100 in major Experience President o

25、f students Union 2005-2007 Editor of University Journal 2007-2008 Publication 1. . 2. . English Language Skills Excellent written and spoken English Certificate of National Test of English Majors (Band ) Cambridge Business English Certificate Computer skill Familiar with statistical software, e.g. S

26、PSS, SAS At home with Microsoft Office Good at typing :70 words per minute Honors Awards 2006: Second place in Debate Contest of HUST 2008: Excellent Student Leadership of HUST Other Qualifications Leadership quality and team spirit Proficient problem solver and negotiatorSample 2 (resume of chronol

27、ogical format) Wang Bin Birth date: July 12, 1972 Address: 2101 Media Mansion, Xizhimen Street, Beijing 100081 Telephone: (819) 988-6163 Employment objective Manager of software Development where my management and organization experience in software development, my computer experience, and my strong

28、 abilities in interpersonal relationship can be utilized to more effectively run a software development company. Employment experience: 1998-present: director, department of software Development and Web Publishing, ABF inc, Beijing Summer of 1997: Technician, Technical services Division, BIT Company

29、, Beijing Designed the website of Computer expertise: Skilled in use of MS Frontpage, Win 95/NT Education: 1995-1998: Master of engineering, Automation, Tsinghua University Social activities: 1999-2002: Founder and President of the customer committee,Beijing Other qualifications: Fluent in spoken an

30、d written English Aggressive, independent Reference: Furnished upon request.Sample 3 (resume of functional format) ResumeDAVID WANG 1-2201 Vanke Garden Dongzhimen street Beijing 100082 Professional Objective Security Systems TechnicianProfessional Experience Installation Commercial and Residential B

31、urglar and Fire Alarm systems Maintenance Repairing faulty systems Product Demonstration Excellent customer communication skills Employment History 2006 Present Installer / Technician, Anhua Security ltd,Hefei 2003- 2006 Installer, Yufeng Security Corp.Hefei Education 2003 Bachelor of Engineering, H

32、unan University, Changsha Exercise1.You are applying for admission to graduate law program and in need of a resume, please write it to describe 2.Or you are applying for a job. please write a resume to HR to describe:1) Personal information2) your objective3) work experience4) Educational Background

33、 3.3 Professional PortfolioPortfolio is a collection of samples of ones work and plishments, including resume, samples of the applicants work, records of their plishments, papers written, reference letters, any other documents, which is demonstrated in a concrete way.Contents of portfolioResumeWritt

34、en samples of workPhotos of projectsCharts and graphs that demonstrate successOther material that support your objectivesLicenses and certificatesAwardsLetters of mendation3.4 Interview appreciation letterJob interviews should be followed up with a thank you letter to express your application for th

35、e time the employer takes to give you the job interview.Structure of an appreciation letter (after interview)Expression of appreciation for the consideration of the interviewer and the arrangement of meeting, stating the date of the interview and name of the position.Restate your interest in the emp

36、loyerIf necessary, ask questions not answered in interview.Useful expressionsI want to thank you very much for taking time to give me the interview for the I am confident that my experience in .willNow that I have met you and known more, I am even excited about the possibility of working with youI b

37、elieve my experience fit nicely with the jobI hope I am extended the opportunity to prove sampleDear Mr. Zhu: I want to thank you very much for taking time to brief me on your companys background and operations last Friday, and interviewing me for the position of I was very satisfied with the interv

38、iew from my perspective, as I hope from yours. Now that I have met you and known more, I am even more excited about the of working with you. I feel that my match this position, and I am confident I would be If you have any follow-up questions, please dont hesitate to call me at I am looking forward

39、to hearing from you in the near future. Yours sincerely3.5 Reply to Job offerWhen you receive a job offer, give a response, either of acceptance or rejection, to notify the employer. The employer will appreciate your promptness as it allows them to assess the status of their personnel selection process.Structure of acceptanceStart wit