Cover Letter
求職信
民國九十七年 十月九號
Cover Letter Content
• First Paragraph (Opening)
– 說明應徵職位 – 說明應徵廣告來源 – 描述你的資歷與應徵工作如何匹配
• Second Paragraph (Body)
– 說明你的資歷如何能為公司帶來利益 – 與眾不同的特徵
Cover Letter Content
• Final Paragraph (Conclusion)
– 禮貌的方式表示有空參加面試 – 寫上你的聯絡方式/可以聯絡到的時間
Cover Letter – First Paragraph
• 回應求才廣告開頭
– Your August 8, 2008 advertisement in the Taipei Daily News requests an individual with extensive experience in shipping insurance. I am that individual. – Your August 18th, 2008 advertisement at the Business Weekly Website informed me of your request for an experienced assistant manager in your receivable services department. After a self-evaluation with your criteria for legal experience with letters of payment, I feel confident about being the person you are seeking.
Cover Letter – First Paragraph
• 提問式開頭
– Is your American English School looking for an experienced and energetic EFL teacher with 4 years of teaching experience in Japan’s universities? Will someone who has created powerful English teaching materials in Japan be qualified for an EFL teaching position in your school? I will bring these qualities and more to the position of EFL Teacher for your school that you posted on July 5, 2008 on the Internet Job Website.
Cover Letter – First Paragraph
• 推薦式開投
– On the recommendation of Mr. Jon Smith, Director of Career Planning at Kainan University, I am applying for a data-entry position in your accounting firm.
– Ms. Penny Miller, sales manager for Phoenix Software in Singapore, suggested that I apply for the assistant manager position in your sales division.
Cover Letter – Second Paragraph
• 說明你的資歷如何能為公司帶來利益
– Many of your customers speak Chinese or Japanese; my proficiency in these languages will enable me to efficiently serve all of their banking needs.
– Three years of translating and interpreting experience in Japan will allow me to adapt easily to your company routine and translate and interpret for your branch office in Tokyo.
Cover Letter – Second Paragraph
• 讓你與眾不同的特質
– During my four years at college, I volunteered to work at the university radio station. As a radio news broadcaster using both Chinese and English, I sharpened my skills with language, leadership, and teamwork. Please let me put my energy and language skills to work for you. – Sixty semester credit hours in the Japanese language, including translation training and two field trips to Japan, have prepared me to assist your International Translation Agency’s customers.
Cover Letter – Final Paragraph
• 請求面試機會
– I look forward to an opportunity to discuss how my qualifications meet the teaching needs of your EFL program. I can be contacted at jennyvjones@hotmail.com or 352-586-3939 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Thank you for your time and consideration. – Please contact me at 352-586-3939 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. so that we may set an appointment to discuss my qualifications for your assistant manager position.
求職信的撇步
開門見山、直接了當
簡潔明瞭、層次分明 公正客觀、禮貌德體
求職信段落解析
第一段: 2~3句
第二段: 3~4句 第三段: 3句
Cover Letter – Heading (信件開頭)
• 寄件人姓名 • 寄件人地址 • 寄件人電話及EMAIL (optional) • 發信日期 • 收件人姓名 / 收件部門 • 收件者地址
Heading (信件開頭)
• 發信日期之寫法
– Oct. 10, 2008 – 10 Oct., 2008
年份: 可用阿拉伯數字寫，但不能簡寫 2008 (V) ; 08 (X)
Heading (信件開頭)
• 發信日期之寫法
– Oct. 10, 2008 – 10 Oct., 2008
月份: 使用英文書寫，除五月(May)外均可簡寫 Sept. (九月) ; Jan. (一月) 不能用阿拉伯數字寫 Sept. 18 (V) ; 09,18 (X)
Heading (信件開頭)
• 發信日期之寫法
– Oct. 10, 2008 – 10 Oct., 2008
日期:基數 (1, 2, 3, …31) --- 美式寫法 序數 (1st, 2nd, 3rd,….31st) --- 英式寫法
10/16 Assignment （作業）
• Resume (英文履歷)
– 附上第一份英文履歷的作業
• Cover Letter (求職信)
– – – – – 找一份同你應徵職務的廣告 依照求才廣告內容撰寫求職信的第一段 請參閱課堂討論之範本 作業需用電腦列印出來 10/16課堂會檢查並且給予評分
10/23 Assignment （作業）
• Cover Letter (求職信)
– 求職信第二、三段 (包含Heading) – 請參閱課堂討論之範本 – 作業需用電腦列印出來