BEC高级写作指导 Application Letter.pptVIP

Application Letter 求职信/求学信 Application Letter What is an application letter? Tips for writing winning application letters Samples Layout of Application Letter Exercise What is an application letter? Application letter = Letter of Application = Cover Letter Sent with your resume or application form Purpose of Application Letter: persuade people Based on the resume Further interprets the resume in terms of employer benefits Tips for writing winning application letters Write the letter to a specific person – the person you think is the one who would hire you. Be specific about the job you are seeking – hirers are not your employment counselor Do your research – demonstrate that you know something about the company Tell the reader what you can do for the company Individualize your letter Be short and to the point Make it easy on the eyes Close with an invitation for the reader to act – “Please give me a call at XXXXX.” Common expressions Opening - Conventional opening stating the purpose of the letter, where and when you saw the vacancy advertised etc. I am writing to apply for the vacancy/ post of … advertised in … on… With reference to your advertisement in … on …, I should like to apply for the post/ position of … I would like to apply for admission to your Graduate School/ University/ Institute to pursue a Doctoral/ Master’s/ Bachelor’s Degree in … I am interested in your research program/ MA course/ diplomas course in … and wish to enter this program starting from … I wish to obtain admission to your Ph.D/ graduate/ undergraduate program in …. My intended date of entry is … Common expressions Body - What you have to offer (Key skills, personal qualities, relevant experience, achievements… Use the Job Description and Person Specification to?Fit Yourself to the Job - give evidence!? Education I am now a (senior/ third-year student / sophomore/ freshman) in … Department of …University. I went to …(name of school) in …(date) and studied there for …(length of years)