unit 13Writing Job Application Letters

收信人
英文信封的写法（斜列式: 收写信人名称地址逐行右缩）
写信人
Ms. Daphne ABC Textil Corporation 201 Madison Street Vancouver, Canada
收信人
信件的格式
信头
第二行开始就是正文了英文信件则不然，中文信件往往第一行是称谓。尽管信 封上的收件人和发件人双方的地址都已经写得很明白，但在求职信的开头还需 要再次引述，然后才是称谓。英文求职信中，发件人的地址一般放在信的左上 角或右上角，因此通常被称为 “ 信头 ”
Tips of writing a letter of application
• A person’s degree, working experiences, personal data and his references are some factors that are included in the application letters.
• 3.Ask for an interview;
• 4.Let the company know the way to correspond with you.
求职信的内容通常包括消息来源，写信的目的以及你的资料等 求职信的语言应当简明扼要，内容必须实事求是。
Sample analysis （P254 )
英文信封的写法（齐头式：收写信人名称地址左端对齐）
Liu Dawei stamp 68# Wangfuj Street. Beij 100710, China 写信人
写信人名称地址 在上，收信人名 称地址在下
Mr. Smith Univers Importer Ltd. 345 Treati Street London S.W.1 England Fan Yan stamp Class F992. Tsinghua University
QUESTIONS
A letter of application is based on the resume and further interprets the resume in terms of employer benefits
• What is the purpose of a letter of application?
• Clear and short application letters are welcome.
• A resume is often enclosed in the application letters • Indicate your purposes or reasons clearly. • Give accurate and objective personal information. • Use polite words, and expose yourself confidently and optimistically.
• How should a letter of application be written usually?
It should be pervasive and should be written deductively. A letter of application uses the same sequence of parts as a sales letter
Employment Communication
Employment Communicication letter
writing resume
writing to job applicants
accepting and declining a job offer
□The
points that help gain your letter a more thoughtful reading:
First, start with something that will arouse favorable attention; （arouse...attention 引起关注） Second, talk about the work the firm needs done and why you are the right person for it rather than asking for an application or saying that you are looking for a job; Third, if you have heard about a job opening (空缺的职位) from someone, you might mention this person in your opening paragraph, especially if he or she is familiar with your prospective employer (潜在的雇主).
日期
缩进式的信，日期一般放在信头下的右上角；顶行式的信，日期则打在左上角。 在写法上，位置也有讲究： 美式习惯为月、日、年排列，而且日一般用基数词, 如 “October 12, 2004. 依照英式习惯，日期的顺序为日、月、年，而且日一般用序数词，如 “ 3rd November, 2004 ”. 这点应该注意，年前要有逗号。
A job application should contain at least four points: • 1.Explain how you know the vacancy of the position; • 2.Tell briefly why you are interested in the position, and why you believe you are qualified for it;
Dear Mr. klaff, The position of assistant advertising manager of southern outdoorsman was called to my attention by Dr. Sophia Levinthal, professor of journalism at the university of south Carolina. It is upon her recommendation that I am sending you my application. ( Explains how he gets the news of the job vacancy) When I graduated from the university in 1995, I accepted a job in the athletic department as an instructor of various outdoor sports. After three years, I decided that I would never be content until I became launched on a career in the field in which I was trained-advertising. (his self introduction, which provides information about his interest and abilities.) As you will see in the enclosed resume, I was an advertising major at the university of south Carolina, a program that I thoroughly enjoyed and did well in. the resume will also reveal my knowledge of and enthusiasm for all outdoor sports- all those that interest your readers. Believe me, Mr. Klaff, I can speak their language. I hope you will give me an opportunity to talk with you in person. I can come to Charleston at any time and am available to begin work at a moment’s notice. Incidentally, I am a regular reader of southern outdoorsman, and I am confident that I can quickly become an effective member of your advertising staff. (Asks for an interview) Cordially yours
Sample analysis
(P255,Sample 2）
23/11/2004
Dear Mr. Washington， I learn form newspaper that southwestern medical is in need of a market researcher. (where the writer gets the information about the job vacancy) As a market of medical services, could your company use a person with a marketing degree and five years of experience selling to adult consumers? (His education and work experience) My market research courses have provided me with skills that can help you learn more about your customers. These skills are combines with experience as an assistant manager of a clothing store, selling primarily to persons over 30, persons who are major users of health care. (his special skills) Please call me to arrange a convenient time us to discuss my qualifications as a market researchers for you. (a request for an interview) Your faithfully, (signature)
尤其要注意的是在陈述本人工作经历时通常应按由近至远的时间顺序列举从事过的工作包括工作单位名称地址日期个人职位以及离职原因
Employment Communication
求职信函
A letter of application is written for the purpose of getting a job, a scholarship or a grant. When applying for a job, you need to: 1. Indentify the job or position（职位） you want; 2. Clarify your qualifications(资质), such as experience or talk about the job for which you are applying. 3. Enclose a copy of your resume or curriculum vitae (C.V.) [kəˌr kjələm ˌvi:ta ɪ ɪ]履 历表