cover letter 的格式及写法.doc

Cover Letters What is the purpose of a cover letter? A cover letter is a method of introducing yourself to the company for whom you would like to work. If you do not make a clear and positive first impression, you might be eliminated from a position without even speaking with the employer. In general, your letter will either be a letter of application or a letter of inquiry depending on whether or not you are writing to apply for an open position. A letter of application will include specific details about the position for which you are applying; whereas a letter of inquiry is asking the employer to consider you for any existing or future positions that suit your experience. Response to an Advertisement This is perhaps the most common type of cover letter, or at least the one most often thought of when hearing the term. A response to an advertisement will include: The company name and address A specific person to whom to address the letter How the candidate heard about the position (where it was listed) The name of the position the candidate is applying for Information in the letter that addresses the requirements listed in the job posting Response to a Blind Advertisement In this type of job posting, the name of the company is not included. For those already employed, this can be tricky as it is not known if the persons current company is the one placing the ad. For new job seekers this is not an issue. Letters responding to a blind advertisement will include: The address provided A generic salutation such as Dear Hiring Manager How the candidate heard about the position (where it was listed) The name of the position the candidate is applying for Information in the letter that addresses the requirements listed in the job posting Cover Letter Template Contact InformationThe first section of your cover letter should include information on how the employer can contact you. If you have contact information for the employer, include that. Otherwise, just list