问答题 {{B}}Cover Letter and Résumé{{/B}} Cover letter Your cover letter is a potential employer's first impression of you and can be the most vital part of the application packet. A well written letter entices the employer to read your resume. A poorly constructed cover letter may doom your resume to the "No Need to Read" pile. A cover letter serves to: 1. create a favorable first impression 2. introduce yourself 3. demonstrate your professionalism 4. illustrate your communication skills A cover letter has three general sections. The first section should create interest and explain why you are writing. It should state the type of position you are applying for, as well as how you heard about the company. Also in your first paragraph, refer to your enclosed or attached resume. The second part or paragraph should explain your interest in this type of position. You should relate your qualifications to the job opening, and use action verbs to describe your experience. This should be brief. Be specific in what you have to offer the company. The third part is the closing paragraph. Here you request action, such as an appointment, an interview, or some other definite action. Make this action easy for the reader to take by listing the best time to call you, the best number to reach you on, and/or your email address to contact you electronically. Close by restating your interest in the company. {{B}}Cover Letter Format{{/B}} Date Your Contact Information Name Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number Email Address Employer Contact Information ( if you have one) Name Title Company Address City, State, Zip Code Salutation Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name, Body of Cover Letter The body of your cover letter lets the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up. First Paragraph The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for and where you found the job listing. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one. Middle Paragraph(s) The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Mention specifically how .your qualifications match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it. Final Paragraph Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow-up. Complimentary Close Respectfully yours, Signature Handwritten Signature( for a mailed letter) Typed Signature {{B}}Sample Business Cover Letter{{/B}} April 27,2006 Director, Human Resources Cure-All Laboratories 25 Oak Lane Rouses Point, NY 12979 To Whom it May Concern: Suzanne Smith, a regional sales manager at Cure-All, suggested I write to you regarding a possible full-time staff position in your sales department. I have heard a great deal about Cure-All over the years and know it is a well-respected and innovative leader in the pharmaceuticals industry. I would love the opportunity to begin my professional career at such an organization. I am graduating from Saint Michael's College in May with a major in Economics. Through my academic training, I have acquired a firm understanding of business practices and the business applications of computers. My previous employment has involved extensive customer service and retail sales. In addition, for the past two years I have been employed at Dale Associates in Burlington, Vermont as a research assistant, a position that has made me familiar with a wide variety of resources and research tools. As a result of these experiences, I have developed the technical, organizational and. interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in a major pharmaceutical company. I am enclosing my resumé in support of my application and references are available upon request. If my qualifications are of interest to you, I can be available for an interview at your convenience. I can be contacted at the address below until my graduation on May 13. After that date, I can reached at the permanent address on my resumé. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Michael O. MacMoney Saint Michael's College Box 0000 Winooski Park Colchester, VT 05439 (802)654-0000 mmacmoney@smcvt.edu enclosure {{B}}Practice{{/B}} Write a cover letter for Li Ming to Dr. Anderson according to the following information: Mr. Li Quanzhi told Li Ming that Dr. Anderson, the principal of one American university, is planning to offer a Chinese language course to the students in the next academic year. Dr. Anderson is searching for a Chinese teacher who fits for the position. Li Ming is very interested. Some qualifications and experience of Li Ming: —teaching Chinese literature and composition at college level since 2006 —teaching the Chinese language and culture to students from English-speaking courtries —know well the common problems of the students and how to adapt teaching to achieve the best results —years of intensive English training {{B}}Model{{/B}} January, 27,2009 Li Ming 2819 Jinlin Road Shanghai 200002 China Phone Number: 021-62756117 Email Address: liming@yahoo.com.cn Dear Dr. Anderson, Mr. Li Quanzhi who has just returned to China from your university informed that you are considering the possibility of offering a Chinese language course to your students in the next academic year and may have an opening for a teacher of the Chinese language. I am very much interested in such a position. I have been teaching Chinese literature and composition at college level since 2006. In the past three years, I have worked in summer programs, teaching the Chinese language and culture to students from English-speaking courtries. As a result, I got to know well the common problems of these students and how to adapt teaching to achieve the best results. With years of intensive English training, I have no difficulty conducting classes in English and feel quite comfortable working with American students. I will be available after February 2009. Please feel free to contact me if you wish more information. Thank you very much for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely yours, Li Ming {{B}}Résumé{{/B}} A good résum é promotes you well and conveys your life achievements and your aspirations in the best possible manner. It presents an accurate picture of what you are capable of and what you have done so far. Your resume convinces the reader that you are the person with the resources, qualifications and qualities réquiréd for the current job. The most interesting résumés are the ones that have some energy and action. Using action verbs while writing the resume helps in adding energy. While describing your previous jobs do not merely list your responsibilities but describe how you made a difference with the responsibilities they gave you. Quantify your achievements wherever possible, highlighting the change you created. Keep the language crisp and stick to the basics. The resume need not be long to make an impression. It must be interesting enough to take you through to the interview phase. Résumés consist of separate sections. Below sections are commonly used. Profile: This section of your résum é is like the picture in the advert. But unlike a picture, it doesn't show your face-instead it's a snapshot of your experience and skills. It sits at the top of your résumé, just below your name and contact details. In two or three sentences, you need to highlight one or two important areas of your experience and pinpoint two or three key skills and abilities. Make sure these are relevant to the advertised job(you can change your profile to suit whichever post you're applying for). You can also mention your career goals/objectives, or what you're seeking in your next job. Make sure this section sounds concise and fairly upbeat-everybody is looking for a motivated employee! Achievements: The best achievements to include are those that can be measured in financial figures, statistics, numbers of people or units, as these show how you can help to bring about results. Achievements can also be differences that you've made to the way systems are set up or how organizations are run. Reports you've written or awards you've won also count as achievements. Likewise, very fast promotions within the same organization are worth including. Career history/Work Experience: Start with your current or most recent job and work backwards through your work history. For each job, give the employer's name and location, your job title and the dates you started and finished. provide details of your duties for each post. Start with the most important responsibility and work downwards. Use bullet points to keep it neat and clear. Education/Qualifications: This section should briefly list the candidate's educational history going back as far as an undergraduate degree, listing the institution(s)attended, the degree(s)received and the dates of attendance. Skills: This section may contain important information such as computer knowledge, languages spoken and memberships in professional organizations. Personal Details and Hobbies: Not everybody includes these more personal sections these days. If you do include a Personal Details section, add it at the end of the resume and include your date of birth, driving license (if relevant), marital status and nationality. The final two details are optional-employers don't necessarily wish to see them. Hobbies and interests are not always important to an employer. However, for certain jobs, your outside interests might tell them a bit more about you-such as your personality, leadership potential and team working skills. Tips: 1. Your descriptions need to be short and to the point, yet they also need to be readable and persuasive from the employer's point of view. Try to use effective statements and professional language. Always be positive and keep your language short and punchy-this makes the resume a more inspiring read. 2. Spacing, aligning and layout are very important when you write your resume, in order to create a positive and professional impression. 3. Use "dynamic" and "action" verbs such as: attained, accomplished, conducted, established, facilitated, founded, managed, etc. 4. Do not use the personal pronoun 'T' in your resume, use tenses in the past, e.g. Established and managed a new sales force for the region. {{B}}Sample Résum é 1{{/B}} Richard Anderson 1234, West 67 Street, Carlisle, MA 01741, (123)-456 7890. Objective: Looking for the greatest opportunity to work as assistant manager for a reputed company. Skills: ·Having 5+ years of experience as assistant manager. ·Able to represent in absence of management. ·Able to complete general aspects of general administration such as bed book, guest list, weekly stock, consumption account etc. ·Able to complete the training of all new household staff. ·Excellent communication and writing skills. ·Proficient with computer literate such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power point and Internet. ·Able to help or supervise the management in the service of meals. ·Responsible for other duties as assigned and as needed. Computer Skills: Proficient with ·MS Office ·Microsoft Excel ·Power Point ·Internet Work Experience: XYZ Company, Town, US Assistant Manager ·Responsible for supervising product inventory. ·Verify quality and quantity of products that are received. ·Provide assistance and solve problems by interfacing directly with customers. ·Responsible for performing daily safety and temperature audits adhering to standards. ·Responsible for handling schedules and other related personal issues for employees. ·Responsible for other duties as assigned and as needed. Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Management References: Available upon request. {{B}}Sample Résumé 2{{/B}} Cory Weinstock 90 Elm Way Philadelphia, PA 99999 Phone: (888)888-8888 Fax: (888)222-2222 Objective: To enhance a company's performance by providing effective marketing solutions resulting in future career advancement opportunities. Qualifications: Team Player and professional with three years experience in the Retail Food Industry. High Energy worker with business and Marketing skills. Hard worker and excellent organizational abilities. Excellent verbal and written communications. Skilled Problem-solver. Education: ABC University. Philadelphia, PA. B SBA in Marketing, 2001 Internship at Global Marketing Company, 2000 Experience: Food Server, 1996 to 1999 ARC Company. Philadelphia, PA Worked the front counter, cashier and drive through. Responsible for customer greeting, order taking and cleanup. Ensured all supplies were available in work area. Accepted customer payment and gave change at the register. Notified kitchen workers of special orders. Performed all other duties as assigned. References: Available upon request. {{B}}Practice{{/B}} Prepare a résumé for yourself.