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1、Job Application Letter,求职信,I. What Is Application Letter?,Telling how your background is suited to the job Highlighting your resume,Before you start writing your application letter, you should:,identify what skills you possess and analyze your strengths and weaknesses; know something about the emplo
2、ying company (its plans, its policies, its products and its operations); know how your qualifications meet the companys goals, especially the requirements of the work that the company wants done.,Clearness Conciseness Correctness Courtesy (politeness),II. Features of Application Letters,Clearness,Fo
3、cus on the subject seeking a job, The structure should also be clear so that the reader can easily get your point.,Conciseness,All the information included in the letter should be relevant to the job. Besides, use more short sentences than compound sentences.,Correctness,Be correct in your wording,
4、and avoid too many spelling or punctuation mistakes.,Courtesy (politeness),Write in a proper tone. Show your respect to the receiver.,III. Function of Application Letters,Attention,Interest,Desire,Action,Try to use a specific salutation:,Dear Sir / Madam,Dear Mr. Sun,Highlight your ability or experi
5、ence relevant to the position you apply for.,Ask for a job interview. For example, “I can come to your office for an interview between 9:30 am and 5:30 pm on any weekday. My telephone number is ”,IV. Structure of Application Letters,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,Heading,信头,Inside Address,信内地址,Salutation,称呼,Body,正文,
6、Complementary Close,结束语,Signature,签名,Enclosure,附件,1. 信 头 （The Heading）,2. 收信人姓名和地址 (Inside Address),3. 称 呼 (The Salutation),4. 信 文 (The Body),5. 结尾谦称 ( The Complimentary Close),6. 签 名 （The Signature）,7. 附言 The Postscript,Heading,Inside Address,Body of Letter,Salutation,Complementary Close,Enclosure,
7、Signature,1,Heading,writers address upper right corner postal code date of writing (telephone number in some cases),School of Foreign Language Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056 December 24, 2012,Receivers address (inside address),School of Foreign Language Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056 December
8、24, 2012,信内地址,Inside Address,2,3,Salutation,称呼,One or two lines below the inside address. Followed by comma.(逗号),Senders address,Receivers address,Dear Sir,3,Salutation,称呼,Dear Sirs,Dear Madam,Gentlemen,Dear Mr. ,Dear Mrs. ,Dear Miss ,To Whom It May Concern,敬启者,How to write the body part,4,Body,正文,U
9、sually consists of several paragraphs. Begins with an opening sentence Ends with a closing sentence.,purpose of the letter personal information request for a job interview.,1. Beginning,state your reason for writing name the exact job for which you are applying tell the reader how you learned about
10、the job.,Common expressions,Learning from that you are looking for a sales manager, I would like to apply for the position. I wish to apply for the job you are offering in todays China Daily. With reference /Referring to your advertisement in Changjiang Daily of December 16th for an accountant, I of
11、fer myself for the post. Your advertisement for a sales manager in the Guangzhou Daily of August 10th has interested me very much. I feel I can fill that vacancy. In response/reply to the job description sent to the placement at Beijing University, I am applying for the position of the public relati
12、ons writer.,2. Middle paragraphs,Convince the employer that you are qualified for the job. Interpret the facts in the resume and demonstrate that your educational preparation, work experience or special qualifications are relevant to the job. Emphasize two or three of the most important achievements
13、 or qualities that make you special. Mention some special knowledge you have about the company or your understanding of the job requirements.,Education,I am a graduate student in the Physics Department of Beijing University. I am majoring in Solar Physics. I specialized in Nuclear and High Energy Ph
14、ysics at the University of Science and Technology of China, from which I graduated in July 2002 with highest honors. I am enrolled in the graduate division of the Department of Education at South China Normal University.,Experiences,For three years after my graduation in 2003, I have been working as
15、 a research worker in a design institute in Shanghai. I have been in the business for the last eight years, working as the manager of the personnel department. Since my graduation from Guangzhou Institute of Foreign Trade for five years, I have been employed as a sales representative at the Chaozhou
16、 Garment Factory. I have had five years experience with a company as a Marketing Manager.,Abilities,I am able to take dictation in English and translate it into Chinese. Being well acquainted with office work, I could make myself generally useful, should there be any opportunity of serving in your c
17、ompany. At college, I passed College English Test Band Six.,3. Closedrive for the appropriate action,Emphasize your interest in the position and your willingness to learn. Ask for an interview at the employers convenience.,Asking for an interview,If you are interested in my application, I would be g
18、lad to come for an interview. Thank your for your consideration. I hope that you will grant me an interview at your earliest convenience. I am looking forward with great interest to hearing from you regarding my application.,Enclosure,I am enclosing my curriculum vitae together with my photographs.
19、Enclosed a resume, a photocopy of my academic degree certificate, and two photographs. You will find enclosed a photocopy of my ID card, a photocopy of my university diploma, and a photocopy of my technical qualification certificate.,5,Complementary Close,结束语,Equivalent to “敬上” , “谨启” in Chinese. Tw
20、o or three lines below the body of the letter. The beginning letter of the first word should be capitalized. Followed by a comma.,Heading,Inside Address,Body of Letter,Salutation,Yours sincerely,To a company or someone you dont know,Yours truly / Truly yours,Yours faithfully / Faithfully yours,5,Com
21、plementary Close,结束语,Yours sincerely / Sincerely yours,To a supervisor or an elder,Yours respectfully / Respectfully yours,If there is a printed name, add another handwritten signature above the printed one.,Heading,Inside Address,Body of Letter,Salutation,Yours sincerely,6,Signature,签名,(Handwritten
22、 Signature),Zhang San,7,Enclosure,附件,Under the signature. Indicates materials attached to the letter. Abbreviated as “Encl.” or “Enc.” Should state the content and amount of enclosed files.,E.g.,Enclosure: A resume,Enc. A photocopy of academic degree certificate,Encls. 2 photographs,V. Layout of Eng
23、lish Application Letters,Block Style,Senders address,Receivers address,Dear Sir,Please consider me for the position of market investigator you advised in Market Information of June 17th.,I am 28 years old, ,Yours sincerely, (Signature) Wang Jun,Enclosed a resume,Layout of English Application Letters
24、 and Superscription (信封格式),Indented Style,Senders address,Receivers address,Dear Sir,Please consider me for the position of market investigator you advised in Market Information of June 17th.,I am 28 years old, ,Yours sincerely, Wang Jun Encl. A resume,Sample English application letters,Dear Ms. Wan
25、g， In response to the job description sent to the placement office at Beijing University, I am applying for the position of public relations writer. Having just completed my degree in English, I am ready to begin a job in which the English language plays a vital role. Besides taking courses that foc
26、used on English writing, I was a reporter for the campus English newspaper for two years. During this time, I learned to interview and collect information effectively, to write effectively, to develop a story, to engage a readers interest, to meet deadlines, and to accept an editors revisions.,Last
27、year my feature on backpacking became a series of columns, under my byline, on student travel. These columns, and other writing samples, are available should you wish to review them. Given my background, I would very much enjoy a writing position with Hubei Bureau of Tourism. I am available for an i
28、nterview anytime, and I hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely, Li Tao Enc.,Practice,English Teacher Responsibility: -Conduct English teaching according to British education system. Requirements: -University degree and above in English major or normal English. -Eager to learn and open-minded with creativity. -With deep understanding and respect for different cultures. (Warmly welcome the fresh graduates to apply for this position.),