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1、大学英语精品课程,Writing a job application letter and resume,Leading In You are what you have read. （你成为怎样的人取决于读什麽样的书。） Life is what you make of it. （人生是怎样的取决于你怎样看待它。） What will you make of your life? After graduation,you will be stepping out into the real world with your dreams, your goals, and your job ap
2、plications and resumes.Creating work you want means knowing how to secure those interviews and winning over your future bosses. Question:How can you make it?,Steps :1.writing job application letter and resume 2.have an interview 3.internship 4.get the job,New words and expressions Words : 1.applicat
3、ion:(C,U) a formal, usually written, request for something such as a job, place at university, or permission to do something申请;申请书 e.g: an application for financial aid（资助申请） It was the first time Peter ever applied for a job in such a big company, so he fill out the job application carefully.（这是彼得第
4、一次像这样一个大公司求职，所以他仔细填写了求职申请表） 2.(n)-(v) reflection: reflect反映；表现 preference:prefer 偏爱 reference : refer 1.（书记或地图中的）参照号；参考( for ones reference：供某人参考） 3.Vt.+object (1).remedy:put or make (something bad) right 补救，纠正 e.g:Your faults of pronunciation can be remedied. (2).ensure:make it certain that somethi
5、ng will happen确保；保证 e.g:All the necessary measures had been taken to ensure the safety of students. (3).illustrate:make the meaning of something clear by giving related examples 说明；阐述；声明 e.g:Let me give another example to illustrate this difficult point. (4.)highlight:make something easy to notice s
6、o that people pay attention to it 使.突出；使注意力集中于 e.g:The findings highlight a gap between the rich and the poor. the+ adj：表一类人 e.g:the old 老人,Phrases 1.no more than:only, at most至多；仅仅；不超过 e.g: Our class can hold no more than 60 students. 2.Cold call : an unexpected telephone call or visit by someone t
7、rying to sell something.In the text it is a verb sense.（为推销商品无事先接触而给潜在主顾）冷不防地打电话。 3. go ahead: start or continue to do something 开始；继续：进行 e.g:Our wedding will go ahead as planned. 4. to this/that effect: with this/that meaning or information 有这样或那样的意思或内容 e.g:She said she loved her husband very much,
8、or words to that effect. 5.Wrap up: finish or complete= end up 完成 e.g: Lets wrap up the job and go home.,Sample: Wanglinjie No.95 Huangshan Road, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China 200105 February 25th,2004 Manager of Human Resources Allen Investments Company No. 234 Pudong Avenue Shanghai, China
9、200122 Dear sir/madam, I am applying for the position of key accounts manager, which was advertised in Xinming Evening News of February 20th in Shanghai.The position seems to fit very well with my education, experience, and career interests. According to the advertisement,the position requires excel
10、lent communication skills, computer literacy,and a B.S.in business, economics, or finance. I will be graduating from Shanghai University in July 2004 with a B.S. degree in finance. My studies have included courses in computr science, management information systems,speech communications, and bussines
11、s writing. I understand the position also requires a candidate who is team-and detail-oriented, works well under pressure,and is able to deal with people in departments througout the firm. These are skills I developed both in my course work and in my recent internship at Zhongshan Finance Center in
12、Shanghai. 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 the idea of working for a dynamic, internationally recognized investment management firm. If you would like to schedule an interview or otherwise discu
13、ss my interest in this position, please call me at(02)6293-6336. I will be available at your convenience. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours, Wang Linjie,Notices : 1.A job application letter should be brief and should generally be one page in length. 2.Its purpose is to persuade the r
14、eader to examine your resume. 3.It should appeal to its reader and show your confidence in your ability to do the job,but dont go too far. 4.Its tone should be friendly and confident. 5. Never beg for the job. 6. Do remember to ask for an interview in your letter.,Part I 1-2 purpose ; requirements A
15、ddressing letter 4 Introductory paragraph 6-8 Part II 3-15 Main body 10-12 Closing paragraph14-15 Part III 16-17 what should you pay attention to after finishing writing,Writing Job Application Letters(exposition)说明文,1. A job application letters sole purpose is to get people to read your resumes,and
16、 how you write it will be a direct reflection of how suitable you are for the job. 2.An application letter should be brief,no more than one page in length. It should be easy to read and include only the necessary information.Here is a formula that works extremely well for preparing job application l
17、etters. It is outlined below.,3.Addressing job application letters(写地址，姓名） 4. The style you choose is really a matter of personal preference, as there are many different styles to choose from. However, somewhere on the top, whether it is on the right-or-left-hand side, you should have your address a
18、nd the date. Then, on the left hand side, you shold include the name of the person you are writing to, his/ her title, company name,address, and any position reference number. Ensure that you spell his/ her name correctly a mistake can give a poor first impression that will be difficult to remedy. W
19、anglinjie No.95 Huangshan Road, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China 200105 February 25th,2004 Manager of Human Resources Allen Investments Company No. 234 Pudong Avenue Shanghai, China 200122 a matterof:.的问题 e.g: It is simply a matter of time.,5. The introductory paragraph（开场白） 6. After your openin
20、g salutation, the first paragraph should simply state why you are writing to him/her. If you are “cold calling” a company, then you should make it clear that you are applying for any current or future employment opportunities. 7.An easy way to start this paragraph is with the following statement: 8.
21、 “Please find enclosed my resume, which I am forwarding to you as an application for the position of.” Dear sir/madam, I am applying for the position of key accounts manager, which was advertised in Xinming Evening News of February 20th in Shanghai.The position seems to fit very well with my educati
22、on, experience, and career interests,Enclose: vt. Put something inside an envelope把. 装入信封；附入 Be forwarding to: be sending to,9. The main body（正文） 10. The main body of the letter should be two to three paragraphs at most. Here is where you illustrate what you have to offer and why he/she should read
23、your resume. Analyse your career and summarise it in a few sentences. It is important to be selective, highlighting things like what you specialize in, or how many years in the industry you may have. The first paragraph should direct the reader to your resume,pointing out some unique points that you
24、 might have. 11. A good way to start this paragraph is with a statement like, “You will see from my enclosed resume”, and then go ahead and tell them something about your career that will immediately catch their interest. 12. The next part of the body should be a brief description of your personal s
25、kills. It is a good idea to read the advertisement and use their specifications as a target. For example, if the company is asking for someone with good communiction skills,then ensure you mention something to that effect. If it is perhaps leadership skills that are valued, then write about these. U
26、se adjectives like “well develped” and “strong”. According to the advertisement,the position requires excellent communication skills, computer literacy,and a B.S.in business, economics, or finance. I will be graduating from Shanghai University in July 2004 with a B.S. degree in finance. My studies h
27、ave included courses in computr science, management information systems,speech communications, and bussiness writing. I understand the position also requires a candidate who is team-and detail-oriented, works well under pressure,and is able to deal with people in departments througout the firm. Thes
28、e are skills I developed both in my course work and in my recent internship at Zhongshan Finance Center in Shanghai. 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 the idea of working for a dynamic, internati
29、onally recognized investment management firm.,13.The closing paragraph（结尾） 14.This is where you ask for an interview. You should also state where and how the employer can reach you, and express thanks for giving you the opportunity to apply. You can include things like, “should you require further i
30、nformation.” 15 Wrap up the letter by adding a closing remark, either “your sincerely”, “yours faithfully” or whatever you feel comfortable with, as long as it obeys the general principles of good letter-writing. Leave a few spaces for your signature, and then place your full name. If you would like
31、 to schedule an interview or otherwise discuss my interest in this position, please call me at(02)6293-6336. I will be available at your convenience. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours, Wang Linjie,16. Before you mail the application letter, read it over again, making sure that it is
32、perfect. You have to ensure that letter: 1) is not too long, 2）has no errors, 3) has responded to the job requirements,and 4) flows well and is easy to read. 17 You may have to read and revise the letter many times before you are happy with it. However, when you finally send this letter, it will be
33、an invitation for others to read more about you in your resume, and in return, to secure an interview for you, hopefully. The interview, then, is where you can really get the position youve always wanted. Good luck!,HOMEWORK: Write a job application letter about 120 words!,Thanks for your attendence and cooperation,Have A Nice Day!,