英文求职信的写法

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英文求职信的写法

　　1. What is a cover letter?

英文求职信的写法

　　A cover letter or covering letter is a letter of introduction attached to, or accompanying another document such as a résumé or curriculum vitae. While the resume is a somewhat generic advertisement for yourself, the cover letter allows you to tailor your application to each specific job. Although the thrust of your various letters may remain the same, with the assorted text-processing including find-and-replace and merging capabilities—there is really no reason to have a single, generic cover letter.

　　2. Content

　　Your cover letter should complement your resume, not repeat material in it互补，相得益彰，而不是简单重复. The cover letter is your opportunity to explain several things:

　　• The position you are applying for and how you learned about it;

　　• Who you are and why you are applying for this job;

　　• Why you should be considered for the job, or how, based on your research, you can contribute to the organization;

　　• What you know about the employer.

　　In addition to tailoring your application to a specific job with a specific company, the cover letter should also highlight the most important and relevant accomplishments, skills, and experience listed in your resume point to the resume in some way (as detailed in the enclosed resume") request specific follow up, such as an interview.

　　3. Construct Your Letter

　　Heading/Date/Inside Address:

　　standard business-letter format, such as block style.

　　Salutation:

　　“Dear Ms./Mr. Jones” 优于 “Dear Hiring manager” “Dear Search Committee”优于 “Dear Sir/Madam” “To Whom it May Concern”

　　Opening Paragraph:

　　Clearly state the position for which you're applying.

　　Include a synopsis of why you are a top candidate for the position.

　　Sample:

　　Your position advertised on *** is an excellent fit with my qualifications, as the enclosed resume will attest. My background includes 10 years of success managing international sales programs, top-ranked regions and Fortune 500 accounts. I offer particular expertise in the high tech sector, with in-depth knowledge of networking technology.

　　Body:

　　Outline the top reasons why you're worthy of an interview.

　　Demonstrate how your credentials, motivation and track record would benefit their operation.

　　Review your top five selling factors (the ones you jotted down when doing your company research) and weave them into the body, perhaps as a bulleted list.

　　Back up achievements with specific examples of how your performance benefited current and former employers. Precede your bulleted list with a statement such as "Highlights of my credentials include:" or "Key strengths I offer include:."

　　Keep your letter positive and upbeat.

　　Closing Paragraph:

　　Generate a call for action, so express your strong interest in an interview and state that you will follow up soon to confirm your resume was received and discuss the possibility of meeting face-to-face.

　　Complimentary Close and Your Name:

　　End with a professional close such as "Best regards," "Sincerely" or "Respectfully yours."

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