Application Letters

Tips for writing winning application letters Write the letter to a specific person – the person you think is the one who would hire you. Be specific about the job you are seeking – hirers are not your employment counselor Do your research – demonstrate that you know something about the company Tell the reader what you can do for the company Individualize your letter Be short and to the point Make it easy on the eyes Close with an invitation for the reader to act – “Please give me a call at XXXXX.” Back

Your Address Date  Reader’s Name/ Title/ Address Dear {Mrs, Miss, Ms, Dr, Mr} {Name}, Opening - Why you are writing Body - What you have to offer Who are you? Why you are qualified? (education, experience…) What attracts you to the job? What attracts you to the Company? Closing - How you will follow-up Yours sincerely, {signature} Print Name

An Application Letter June. 2nd , 2011 Date Dear Sir or Madam, Opening I have learned from China Daily that your company is looking for a secretary who is fluent in Enlish and I would like to apply for it. Body Body My name is Gao Haibin and I'm 22, I graduated from the Harbin Vocational College. I major in Road and Bridge Engineering. I am hard working and I have learned to operate computer and I can type both in English and Chinese. I seek a position more Challenging and with more opportunities than my current one. I think I am fit forthe post. An Application Letter Body I am enclosing my resume with my photo, and I believe they may be found satisfactory. I am looking forward an interview at your convenience. Thank you for your attention. Yours Sincerely, Closing Gao Haibin signature Enc. 1 Enc.

RESUME name, age, sex, marriage status, Personal Information health, address, telephone Personal Information Education Time, college, major Working experience time, company, post, volunteer Abilities English, computer skills, drive, maths References Availble upon request

Helpful Expressions …apply for…申请 (1) I’d like to apply for the position of Assistant Manager mentioned in your advertisement in yesterday’s newspaper. （2）Learning from TV that you are looking for a secretary, I should like to apply for the position.  

  …consider application for…考虑…申请 I have a fair knowledge of sales and I ask you to consider my application for the post.我有销售方面的经验，请您考虑我是否有资格担任此职。 Hoping you will give my application kind consideration. Should you give me a trial, I will do my utmost to afford you every satisfaction. 希望您能考虑我的申请。如有试用的机会，本人必尽力而为，以满足贵公司的要求。

…reason for…原因是… (1) My reason for applying for the post is that I would like to have more responsibility.我申请这一职位的原因是我想有更多的责任。 (2) My reason for looking for a change is the better opportunities offered by a large company like yours.我想换工作是像你们这样的大公司会提供更好的机会。

…contact / reach…联系 (1) If you would like to schedule an interview, I can be reached at ... 您若能安排面试，请联系：…… (2) I would appreciate the privilege of an interview. I may be reached at the address …, or by telephone at 32333416.我很感谢给我面试的机会。请与我联系（地址）或打电话32333416。 (3) If you need to know more about me, please contact me at …如果您需要了解我更多的信息，请与我联系……