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1、Writing a RsumWriting a Rsum&Job Application Letter&Job Application LetterThe RsumThe RsumA rA r sumsum is a summary of your personal background and your qualifications is a summary of your personal background and your qualificationsfor a job.for a job.It helps your potential employer see at a glanc

2、e whether you are suited toIt helps your potential employer see at a glance whether you are suited toa job.a job.Points to Note about the RsumPoints to Note about the Rsum1.Make it NEAT!First impressions count.1.Make it NEAT!First impressions count.Type it on Type it ongood-quality papergood-quality

3、 paper.Proofread Proofreadveryverycarefully.carefully.Be brief.Try to keep it to one page.Be brief.Try to keep it to one page.Use Use anan acceptableacceptable format.format.FollowFollow a a reliablereliable modelmodel(such(such asas thosethose providedprovidedin your textbook).in your textbook).2.P

4、oint up STRENGTHS,not weaknesses.If your grades are weak,for example,2.Point up STRENGTHS,not weaknesses.If your grades are weak,for example,emphasize your extracurricular activities.emphasize your extracurricular activities.3.There are mainly two types of resume:3.There are mainly two types of resu

5、me:A.chronological resume A.chronological resume B.skills resume B.skills resume Choose the kind that makes you look best.Choose the kind that makes you look best.The Job Application LetterThe Job Application Letter A A jobjob applicationapplication letterletter introducesintroduces youyou toto a a

6、potentialpotential employeremployer andand invitesinvites himhimtoto readread thethe resume.Itresume.It shouldshould bebe brief,brief,andand interestinginteresting enoughenough toto makemake thethe employeremployerwant to know more and get you an interview opportunity.want to know more and get you a

7、n interview opportunity.Points to Note about the Job Application LetterPoints to Note about the Job Application Letter1.In the first paragraph,state that you are an applicant and note where you saw1.In the first paragraph,state that you are an applicant and note where you sawthe job listed.the job l

8、isted.-introduction-introduction2.In2.In thethe bodybody paragraph(s),paragraph(s),brieflybriefly statestate youryour qualificationsqualifications andand referrefer thethe readerreaderto yourto yourr r sumsum.-body-body3.3.In the last paragraph,state your willingness to e in for an interview.In the

9、last paragraph,state your willingness to e in for an interview.-conclusion-conclusionIntroduction(Why you are writing)Introduction(Why you are writing)A.Begin with reference to the information sourceA.Begin with reference to the information source (Specify why you are writing and the source of infor

10、mation,sometimes plus (Specify why you are writing and the source of information,sometimes plusstating your general qualifications for the job.)stating your general qualifications for the job.)B.Begin by using theB.Begin by using the“namename effect effect (If someone such as a well-known expert in

11、the field has suggested you apply (If someone such as a well-known expert in the field has suggested you applyto an organization,you can use that personto an organization,you can use that persons name.)s name.)1.Dear Ms.Peterson:Dear Ms.Peterson:In answer to your advertisement in yesterdayIn answer

12、to your advertisement in yesterdays sChina DailyChina Dailyfor the position offor the position ofa senior secretary,I take the liberty to offer my service.a senior secretary,I take the liberty to offer my service.2.I am applying for the position of Customer Service Manager,as advertised inI am apply

13、ing for the position of Customer Service Manager,as advertised inYangzi EveningYangzi Evening/Zhaopin.on Dec.9.With over two years/Zhaopin.on Dec.9.With over two yearsexperience in customerexperience in customerserviceservice andand a a strongstrong educationaleducational backgroundbackground inin h

14、umanhuman resourcesresources management,management,I I believebelieveI could make a significant contribution in helping National Instruments achieveI could make a significant contribution in helping National Instruments achieveits customer service objectives.its customer service objectives.3.I was p

15、leased to see your ad in theI was pleased to see your ad in theXinhua DailyXinhua Daily on November 14,2010 for a on November 14,2010 for alaboratory engineer.In next July I will receive my Masterlaboratory engineer.In next July I will receive my Masters degree in biologys degree in biologyfrom Fuda

16、nUniversity,and I would like to be considered for the post.from FudanUniversity,and I would like to be considered for the post.4.4.I am writing to introduce myselfI am writing to introduce myself to you at the suggestion of Professor Michaelto you at the suggestion of Professor MichaelJones of Maryl

17、andUniversity.He has indicated to me that you are very interestedJones of MarylandUniversity.He has indicated to me that you are very interestedin talking to law students regarding possible career opportunities.in talking to law students regarding possible career opportunities.Body(one to three para

18、graphs)Body(one to three paragraphs)A.What you can offerWhat you can offer Elaborate your qualifications for the position.Tailor this part to theElaborate your qualifications for the position.Tailor this part to theprospective employerprospective employers needs and to the role you would perform in

19、thes needs and to the role you would perform in theorganization.organization.Illustrate how your particular abilities and experiences relate to theIllustrate how your particular abilities and experiences relate to theposition for which you are applying.Express your potential to fulfill theposition f

20、or which you are applying.Express your potential to fulfill theemployers needs rather than focus on what the employer can offer you.employers needs rather than focus on what the employer can offer you.EmphasizeEmphasize youryour achievementsachievements andand problem-solvingproblem-solving skills.s

21、kills.ShowShow howhow youryoureducationeducation andand workwork skillsskills areare transferable,transferable,andand thusthus relevant,relevant,toto thetheposition for which you are applying.position for which you are applying.B.B.Refer the reader to your rRefer the reader to your r sumsum.1.1.I be

22、lieve I I believe Icouldcould do satisfactory work fordo satisfactory work foryour pany becauseyour pany becauseboth my educationboth my educationand work experience have beenand work experience have beenin line within line with the duties you outlined in your ad.the duties you outlined in your ad.A

23、sAsindicated in my attached resumeindicated in my attached resume,my main degree course is concerned with basic,my main degree course is concerned with basicelectronicelectronic topics.topics.ButBut I I alsoalso havehave takentaken suchsuch coursescourses asas Marketing,Marketing,ConsumerConsumerBeh

24、avior Strategies and Psychology,and all available opportunities to increaseBehavior Strategies and Psychology,and all available opportunities to increasemymy knowledgeknowledge inin bothboth fields.fields.TheThe factfact thatthat I I amam qualifiedqualified forfor youryour jobjob isissubstantiated n

25、ot only by my academic achievement but also by the moderate amountsubstantiated not only by my academic achievement but also by the moderate amountof experience I gained in participation in an electronic project last summer.of experience I gained in participation in an electronic project last summer

26、.As for my English ability,I have already passed PET Level Four with excellentAs for my English ability,I have already passed PET Level Four with excellentresults and I even worked as an English interpreter several times for the generalresults and I even worked as an English interpreter several time

27、s for the generalmanager of a pany in his business talks.manager of a pany in his business talks.2.From my resumeFrom my resumeyou can learn that I have special knowledge andyou can learn that I have special knowledge and some experiencesome experiencein this line.Since I pleted my post graduate pro

28、gram and received my M.S.degreein this line.Since I pleted my post graduate program and received my M.S.degreein NanjingNormalUniversity,I have worked as a consultant in Greenleave Co.Ltd.in NanjingNormalUniversity,I have worked as a consultant in Greenleave Co.Ltd.As I have been with this pany for

29、four years,I think I need to make a change.IAs I have been with this pany for four years,I think I need to make a change.Iam enthusiastic,sociable and ambitious.I am confident that if you could give meam enthusiastic,sociable and ambitious.I am confident that if you could give mea chance to work in

30、your pany,I will be more than qualified for the job.a chance to work in your pany,I will be more than qualified for the job.3.I am particularly keen to apply my skills within a sales role,since I respondI am particularly keen to apply my skills within a sales role,since I respondwellwell toto deadli

31、nesdeadlines andand targetstargets andand likelike toto seesee tangibletangible results.results.I I offeroffer a a rangerangeof skills that will enable me to perform well.These include:of skills that will enable me to perform well.These include:Telephone skills:Telephone skills:Organizational and pl

32、anning skills:Organizational and planning skills:Service skills:Throughout my vacations I worked as a waitress at KFC.IService skills:Throughout my vacations I worked as a waitress at KFC.Ilearnedlearned howhow toto focusfocus onon customercustomer needsneeds andand handlehandle difficultdifficult c

33、ustomers.customers.I I wonwontheirtheir“employee of the monthemployee of the month award twice last year.award twice last year.ConclusionConclusionA.Ask for an interview.Indicate how your prospective employer can get in touchA.Ask for an interview.Indicate how your prospective employer can get in to

34、uchwith you and when are best times for an interview.(The date and place for thewith you and when are best times for an interview.(The date and place for theinterview should be convenient for the interviewer.)interview should be convenient for the interviewer.)B.Express your appreciation for the rea

35、derB.Express your appreciation for the readers time and consideration.s time and consideration.1.1.I would appreciate it very much if you could consider my application favorablyat your earliest convenience and give me a reply.I can be reached by phone at orthe address at the heading.Yours sincerely,

36、Zhang Li2.I I wouldwould appreciateappreciate anan opportunityopportunity toto discussdiscuss thisthis positionposition andand mymy qualificationsqualificationsinin moremore details.details.I I willwill callcall youyou withinwithin thethe nextnext fivefive daysdays toto arrangearrange anan interview

37、.interview.ShouldShould youyou needneed toto contactcontact me,me,I I cancan bebe reachedreached atat 025025 85891234.85891234.ThankThank youyou forfor youryourtime and consideration.I look forward to speaking with you.time and consideration.I look forward to speaking with you.3.I I wouldwould welew

38、ele thethe opportunityopportunity toto discussdiscuss thesethese andand otherother qualificationsqualifications withwith you.you.If you are interested,please contact me at 025 85891234 any morning before 11:00If you are interested,please contact me at 025 85891234 any morning before 11:00am,or feel

39、free to leave a message.I look forward to meeting with you.am,or feel free to leave a message.I look forward to meeting with you.v.Nanjing Express (XXNanjing Express (XX 快报快报)2009)2009 年年 1212 月月 1919 日日Changan Ford Automobile Corporation LtdChangan Ford Automobile Corporation LtdHuman Resource Depa

40、rtmentHuman Resource Department Training Associate培训专员Qualifications:Bachelors degree 2+years working experience Fluent English speaking,listening and writing Foreign invested enterprises background preferredGovernment Affairs Department English Interpreter Japanese Interpreter Qualifications:BS and

41、 above 3+year working experience Proficient in English or Japanese Automobile industry experience background preferredAdministration DepartmentAdministration Department Administration Supervisor Qualifications:University/College degree Strong English munication skills Good puter operational skills S

42、trong administrative and coordination skillsFinance DepartmentFinance Department Estimating Analyst 预算分析师 Material Cost Analyst Accountant Qualifications:BS and above,Majored in accounting/finance/economics Fluent English speaking,listening and writing 2+years financial analysis/accounting working e

43、xperience Or engineering background with finance knowledgeSystem DepartmentSystem Department C3P Infrastructure System Engineer 网络通讯系统工程师 Application System Analyst Network Management&Maintenance Engineer.Qualifications:Bachelors degree Professional knowledge in IT industry Fluent English地址：地址：XXXX

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