顶级求职英语资料连载(二)——中英文简历及cover letter制作

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2．1 Writing Your Resume Step by StepBrainstorm Time! No one knows you better than yourself! It is your responsibility, not others’, to “draw” a clear and vivid picture about all these things that your interviewers want to know! It is also “show time” now!!!Step 1: Gathering InformationBefore you write, take time to do a self-assessment on paper. Outline your skills and abilities as well as your work experience and extracurricular activities. This will make it easier to prepare a thorough resume.Step 2: Deciding What to IncludeIn order to clarify what is relevant to a particular job, ask yourself the following questions:•What do I do best?•What skills have I developed?•What work experiences have I found satisfying?•If I am looking at a specific job description, what skills and experiences are identified?•What is important about my education? (This usually includes degrees and perhaps specific courses.)•Are there unique experiences or talents I want to share?Take time to answer these questions thoughtfully. Doing so will make the task of creating a resume easier. Then organize your materials to answer these questions. There may be some overlap, and that's okay.Step 3: Choosing a FormatThere are two basic formats that are found when writing a resume: a skills-based resume and a reverse chronological resume. Both have advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes certain characteristics of each are combined to create a combination resume. Depending on the job for which you are applying, you may choose one format or the other. It is good to try both styles to see which one presents the most powerful image.Recognize the types of resume so you can choose the type effective for your situation:•Chronological（时序型）•Skills-based /Functional（功能型）•Combination（混合型）2.2简历的语言与行文方式（优秀简历点评） 中文简历模版英文简历模板2．3求职信函（Cover letter）2.3.1 What is a cover letter?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.2.3.2 ContentYour 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 alsoz highlight the most important and relevant accomplishments, skills, and experience listed in your resumez point to the resume in some way (as detailed in the enclosed resume")z request specific follow up, such as an interview.2.3.3 SampleDear (insert name or "Hiring Manager" if name is unknown):Your advertisement on Monster for a (insert job title) fits my experience and qualifications perfectly, and I am writing to express my interest in and enthusiasm for the position. As an accomplished sales leader, I have achieved seven-figure revenue growth, international market penetration and successful product launches for leading global corporations during my career.In addition to my desire to join your team, you will find I am a dedicated and driven professional whose recent accomplishments include:* An increase of international sales from 1 percent of the company's total revenue to 75 percent, capturing more than half of the entire European market and one-third of the Latin American market within two years.* Dramatic expansion of customer base, leading to seven-figure revenue growth rates that far exceed the pace of larger, more established competitors.* Development of a 75-member dealer network across 30 countries in six continents.* Attainment of 100 percent customer retention rate through expert relationship-building skills and a commitment to a solution-focused, service-first sales approach.* Launch of a new London office, expected to double sales revenue by 2003.* Introduction of three innovative product lines, following comprehensive market research and competitive-intelligence gathering.Your software products are truly on the cutting edge of technology -- you offer products that can change the way a company conducts business on the Internet. I am excited by this technology and would be able to translate this excitement to a business benefit for your current and future clients. If you agree that my qualifications are a close fit to your needs, I would be delighted to meet with you personally to discuss strategies for expanding (name of company's) market presence.I will follow up with you in a few days to answer any questions you may have. In the meantime, you may reach me at (phone number) or via email at (email address). I look forward to our conversation.Sincerely,Dina Smith2.4 Declining an OfferWith unemployment reaching record highs, many job seekers feel lucky to receive any job offer. But whether the compensation is too low, the location is inconvenient or the jobisn't the right fit, sometimes you just need to say, "No thanks."In a stress-filled job search, it's tempting to verbally turn down an offer and skip writing a letter, but it's more professional to write a formal letter to decline the offer. Keep these four tips in mind as you write your letter:Be Prompt.As soon as you've made your decision, call the hiring manager and write your letter declining the offer. The company will need to offer the position to someone else, and you don't want to hold up the process.Be Courteous.Your letter should be professional and courteous. You may be turning down this position, but you might want to be considered for future opportunities. Savvy job seekers use every possible chance to network, so thank each person with whom you interviewed and wish them and their company continued success.Be Diplomatic.If you've received another, more generous offer, avoid mentioning the details of the position you're accepting. Let the hiring manager know that you were impressed by the company and carefully considered the offer, but you are accepting a position that better suits your career objectives.Be Concise.This is not the place to tout your credentials and career accomplishments. The company already realizes your value, so keep your letter short and sweet.Sample Letters for Declining a Job OfferExample 1:May 21, 2002Catherine HarperOperations ManagerA Company50 Corporate PlazaBoston, MA 01234Dear Ms. Harper:Thank you very much for offering me the assistant manager position. After careful consideration, I regret that I must decline your offer. Although you were most encouraging in outlining future advancement possibilities within A Company, I have accepted another opportunity that is more in line with my skills and career goals.I enjoyed meeting you and the rest of your team. You have been most kind and gracious throughout the interview process, and I only wish that circumstances allowed me to accept your offer.With best wishes for your continued success.Sincerely yours,Tom GreenwoodExample 2:May 21, 2002Ernie SchulmanDirector of Human ResourcesX Company50 State StreetDoylestown, PA 18901Dear Mr. Schulman:Thank you for offering me the assistant manager position. Regretfully, I must decline your offer since I have just accepted a position with another firm. While I was very interested in the opportunity and working with your team, the position I accepted is better matched to my credentials and career aspirations.Thanks again for taking the time to meet with me and for the generous employment offer.I am impressed by your company's goals, mission and commitment to quality and service, and wish you and your colleagues much continued success. I hope that we meet again in the future.Best regards,Tom Greenwood。