Job application letter知识分享课件.pptVIP

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 employing company (its plans, its policies, its products and its operations); know how your qualifications meet the company’s goals, especially the requirements of the work that the company wants done. Clearness Conciseness Correctness Courtesy (politeness) II. Features of Application Letters Clearness Focus 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, 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 experience 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 Heading 信头 Inside Address 信内地址 Salutation 称呼 Body 正文 Complementary Close 结束语 Signature 签名 Enclosure 附件 No. 11, 4F, Lane 200 Tung Hwa Street Taipei, TaiwanR.O.C. January 2, 1985 Mr.Michael Johnson 116 Seventh Avenue New York, N.Y. 11216 U.S.A. Dear Mr. Johnson, ----------------------------------------------------------