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How to Write a Successful Job Application Letter?课程名称：生活英语读写主讲内容：Writing:Application LettersOutlineWriting Job Application Letters Warming-up quiz:language features Content analysis:basic components In-class activity:writing practice SummaryYou must use the persons title and surname.You should use formal business letter style.Use proper grammar and formal language.Avoid using informal or too direct styles and also avoid phrasal verbs in formal letters.Use appropriate collocations.Use proper grammar and formal language.Notes about the quiz CV(Curriculum Vitae)=Resume Letter of application=Covering letter/cover letter is a one-page document that is supposed to motivate the employer to pay attention to your resume.Proper spelling and grammar are a must.Should follow a formal letter style.Use the right collocations.Avoid using phrasal verbs.Job application letter analysisRead the following sample letter of application.What are the basic components of the letter?have been formally commended by management several times,being named Employee of the Month.I would very much like an opportunity to discuss your specific needs and my overall abilities regarding the announced position.You can reach me at(718)123-4567.Thank you for considering me for this position.arrange for an interviewSincerely,Your Signature John K.Alberts Job application letter basic componentsJob application letter basic componentsYour Personal InformationFirst Name,Last NameStreet Address City,State,Zip Code Phone Number Email Address Date Employer Contact InformationName Title CompanyAddress City,State,Zip Code SalutationDear Mr./Ms.Last Name or Dear Hiring/Human Resources Manager:Application Letter Body First Paragraph:Information on why you are writing.Specific job you are applying for and where you found the position.Middle Paragraphs:Describe what you have to offer the company.Make strong connections between your abilities and the requirements listed in the job posting.Expand on the information in your resume.Try to support each statement you make with a piece of evidence.Use several shorter paragraphs or bullets rather than one large block of text.Final Paragraph:Thank the employer for considering you for the position.Include information on how you will follow-up.Job application letter basic componentsComplimentary CloseSincerely yours,Your signature 1)Your intention should be stated clearly in the opening,(and)the source of information.2)Youd better describe your qualifications in detail:academic qualification,work experiences,and personality.3)Explain the reason why you choose the university or the position/company.4)Describe what you can gain from and what you can do for the department/company.5)Express your desire to receive a reply or to be interviewed,and offer the information of how you can be reached.6)Your tone should be polite and confident.7)You should always use standard business-letter format.8)Your letter should be brief and to the point.Questions&Discussion What will you say about this application?If you are the receiver,what is your response to the letter?If you are the employer,what suggestions will you give to the applicant?Dear Ms.Bosley:I am writing to express my interest in the consulting position in Management Services at J.P.Morgan.I expect toreceive my degree in history and literature with honors in June 20XX.Recently I completed my senior thesis,a yearlong research and writing project.This undertaking allowed me toimprove my planning and problem-solving skills.My work this past summer at the law offices of ONeill and Sullivanprovided me with an opportunity to write reports sent directly to clients in a deadline-oriented environment,anexperience I found invaluable.As captain of the womens varsity swim team,I have exercised diligence,leadership skills,and a commitment tospecific goals.Since I was not recruited for the team,my ability was far below that of my teammates when I joined as afreshman.But through hard work and determination,I am now one of the fastest swimmers,and was honored last yearwith the“Most Improved”award and election as captain.I am excited to learn about the financial markets,and I believe my organizational and leadership skills will be wellsuited to a career in management at J.P.Morgan.Sincerely,Patricia Doucettehttp:/www.ocs.fas.harvard.edu/careertools/jobapplication3.pdf#search=%22application%20letter%22)In-class ActivityThe Sky Club257 WashingtonStreetNY,NY 10013Hi Mr.Price,My name is Peter.I am looking for a new restaurant job.Right now,I wait tables at a diner here in my neighborhood.Its great,but I needto make more money(for college later),so I want to work at a betterrestaurant.Youre restaurant sounds pretty fancy,so maybe I could bea waiter there.I would be very happy to come in for an interview.But because I amvery busy,I only have time for interviews on Mondays from 9:00 am 11:00 am or Fridays from 5:00 pm 7:00 pm.I hope that wont be aproblem for you,but I dont think it will be as youre restaurant is openfrom 8:00 am 11:00 pm anyway.At my interview,it would be very nice to discuss not only my hourlywage,but also my vacation days.I love to travel and meet new people,so I will need to know when I can go on vacation,and for how long.Ialways make lots of new friends on vacation,and Im also a popularwaiter at my diner.So I think I have the right background for a job atyoure restaurant.I am looking forward to talking to you and hope to here from you assoon as possible.PeterPeterPeter forgot the date in his original letter.A heading like this was missing in Peters original letter.Register problem:Hi is for friends,not for a future employer.Peter should have used Dear in his original letter.Peter should have mentioned what he is writing about in his very first line;that would have been enough.It wasnt necessary to say“My name is Peter”;that sounds very childish.In Peters original letter,he talked about how he wanted a better job to make more money for college;that was a mistake.It was bad taste for Peter to talk about money in a letter;the interview is the place for that.And Peter was only being honest in talking about his college plans;but before he mentioned college,he really should have talked about the restaurant he is trying to get a job at.That is why in the new version of the letter he pays The Sky Club a compliment(“very good restaurant”),saying it would be a challenge for him.He also mentions the fact that he has experience and skills(“working under pressure”,etc.).That is what an employer wants to hear.This is a good example of how one can sell oneself,i.e.talk about ones good qualities;in America especially,it is perfectly acceptable to talk about ones positive personality.But you mustnt overdo it!And you must always combine it with useful information as you see here,e.g.talking about how Peter would like to show the high-class clientele good service.In Peters original letter,it was absolutely unacceptable of him to talk about how he was almost too busy for an interview appointment;he showed zero flexibility.And even worse:He talked about vacation schedules!That is the last thing an employer wants to hear about in a letter of application.(And in the original letter he even said,“At my interview”,which makes it sounds like Peter was definitely going to have an interview,but it of course is not his decision to make;its Mr.Prices.)In his original letter,Peter didnt thank Mr.Price for anything,e.g.for taking the time to read his application.Register problem:Peter forgot to end his original letter with a closing like Yours sincerely or Sincerely yours.Leaving it out was much too informal.Register problem:Peter should have ended his original letter more formally,i.e.with his first and last name.Peter didnt mention a rsum in his original letter,but he should have.(Rsum is the American word for CV.)Spelling mistakes in Peters original letter:The apostrophe was missing in wont.The word youre should have been the possessive pronoun your;Peter made this mistake three times.It should have been hope to hear,not hope to here.Peter Hogarth 101 Ascan Avenue NY,NY 11211 November 3,2009 The Sky Club 257 Washington Street NY,NY 10013 Dear Mr.Price,I am writing to apply for the job as waiter you advertised in todays New York Times.My current waiting job,which I have had since I was in high school,has been very good in giving me basic restaurant experience and the skills necessary for dealing with people and for working under pressure.Now I am looking for an opportunity to develop my skills in a new environment,and a very good restaurant like yours would be a challenge for me,which is exactly what I am looking for.The restaurant I currently work for is a relatively simple restaurant and not at the same high level as The Sky Club.But I am popular with the customers and with my colleagues,and I think my friendliness could help me in showing your high-class clientele top-level service they expect.I hope very much that you are interested enough to invite me in for an interview,and I could be very flexible about fixing an appointment.Thank you for taking the time to read this application.I look forward to hearing from you soon.Yours sincerely,Peter Hogarth Encl.rsum Summing up标准水 平Formatting(格式)Relevance(相关性)1没有包含求职信的基本要素。所提供的个人信息和职位没有任何关系。2包含了求职信的部分基本要素，但没有按要求的格式书写。所提供的个人信息和职位有些相关，但没有具体证据支撑观点。3包含了求职信的部分基本要素，并按要求的格式书写。所提供的个人信息和职位有些相关，且有一些具体证据支撑观点。4包含了求职信的所有基本要素，有一部分没有按要求的格式书写。所提供的个人信息和职位完全相关，但有些信息缺乏具体证据。5包含了求职信的所有基本要素，并按要求的格式书写。所提供的个人信息和职位完全相关，并都有具体证据支撑。Criteria for Application LetterAssignmentRead the job advertisement.Write an application letter of about 200 words.Wegmans Food Markets4What theyre looking forThe vast majority of positions available are retail customer service positions.However,the company is also hiring in its corporate,distribution,and manufacturingdivisions for roles like ergonomist,safety specialists,maintenance supervisors,maintenance mechanics,and programmer analysts.Job title with the largest number of openingsThe company has about 850 positions available in retail customer service.Secrets to impressing their recruitersThe most important thing we look for in candidates at Wegmans is a match with ourvalues;we can teach them anything else they need to know.The ideal candidate forWegmans is someone who is caring and has high standards.Our recruiters advisepotential employees to share what they are passionate about.Kevin Stickles,VicePresident of Store Operations Human ResourcesClosing WordsIf you have any questions,problems,and/or suggestions,do let us know.Thank you for joining and writing with us.