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1、Lecture 4:Lecture 4:Objectives: In this section you will learn:Objectives: In this section you will learn: Tips for Cover Letter Writing Tips for Cover Letter WritingPart. Practice Homework 1: The English department of WUST is looking for some TA (teaching assistants) to help some foreign teachers i
2、n summer internship program. Write a cover letter to the Dean Chen for the job. Reference HeaderClass 0701, Logistics Management Department, Management College, WUST,Hubei, China, 430081May, 30th, 2009Chen Yao,Dean of English Department,Foreign Language School, WUST,Hubei, China, 430065Opening: Purp
3、oseDear Mr. Chen, I would like to/am writing to apply for the position of TA that my English teacher, Kathy Qian, told me about. I feel both my academic background and my work experience qualify me for this job.Body paragraph 1: Qualifications I am presently a junior Logistics major at Wuhan Univers
4、ity of Science and Technology. During the past years I have taken courses in. I have had experience in. Last summer, I worked for . In this position, Body paragraph 2: Benefits After graduation I expect to . Working in your department will enable me to gain more insight into this field as well as co
5、ntribute something to it.Concluding Paragraph: Refer to follow-ups I have enclosed a rsum, and I will be available for an interview at your convenience.Sincerely yours (signature)Qian GuirongEnc. RsumHomework 2: Read Connie Whites rsum and the job advertisement she sees in the daily Express Morning
6、carefully.Then read her cover letter and make it better for her.Connie Whites rsumPERSONAL DATAName: Connie WhiteAddress: Block 2, 10th Floor, Happy Garden, AberdeenTelephone: 5641169 (Home) 5437829 (Work)Date of Birth: 17 April, 1967Place of Birth: LondonID No.: D875731 (3)EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATI
7、ONS9/86 7/87: Nancy Wilson Secretarial College Distinctions in typing, shorthand, and secretarial skills (International Secretarial Certificate) 9/81 7/86: East Island Secondary School, Credits in History and English, and passes in Geography, Mathematics and Biology (School Certificate)9/75 7/81: Pr
8、ince Edward Primary School EXPERINCE9/87 present: Beauty Garments Co. Ltd., 28 Lancaster Road, Central. Working as full-time receptionist and typistDATE AVAILABLE: One month from present References: Mr. Gregory Hicks, Personnel Officer, Beauty Garments Co. Ltd., 28 Lancaster Road, Central (5437829)
9、Mrs. Evelyn Trent, Instructor, Nancy Wilson Secretarial College 53 Cambridge Road, West Point (5336687) The job ad:Connies cover letterReferenceThe Personnel ManagerG. P. O. Box 14356Dear Sir,I am writing to apply for the post of secretary you advertised in yesterdays Express Morning Paper.As you ca
10、n see from the enclosed rsum, I have obtained the International Secretarial Certificate with the distinctions in typing, shorthand and secretarial skills. I have a typing speed of 60 words per minute.My experience as a typist and receptionist at Beauty Garments Co. Ltd. has given me a good command o
11、f English. I am confident that I would be able to undertake the work to your satisfaction. My reference will be glad to confirm that I can work efficiently and learn quickly on the job. I am open to negotiation on salary.Please call me on 5641169 if you wish to interview me.I look forward to hearing
12、 from you.Yours faithfully, (Signature)Connie White Part II: GuidelinesAll cover letters should:Explain why you are sending a rsumTell specifically how you learned about the position or the organizationConvince the reader to look at your rsumCall attention to elements of your background Reflect your
13、 attitude Provide or refer to any information specifically requestedIndicate what you will do to follow-up. Summation: Layout of an application letter Introduction: Details of the job you are applying for Body: Reasons for applying for the job Experience and education Personal qualities and skills A
14、nswer of specific questions in the adConclusion: summery of the former points Willingness to provide any further informationAdditional: Key wordsKEY WORDS are the words used as reference points for finding information, and are very important for two reasons: First, they work to capture the readers a
15、ttention and interest. Second, they can help your rsum get selected by certain HR staff searching with key words online or in their computers. Key wordsaccomplished achievedattained completed created delivered demonstrated developed enhanced expanded facilitated implementedimproved increasedmanagedobtained performed producedsecured succeeded surpasseda list of quality action words Thank you!Thank you!
