1. Part 1 Job Application and Resume
Module 1
Part 1 Job Application and Resume
赵晨辉
英语应用文写作 Practical English Writing

2. Contents Writing guide Samples and layout Exercise and practice1
Writing guide 2
Samples and layout 3
Words and expressions
Writing guide (3minutes) (basic knowledge and structure)
Samples and layout (27minutes) (read and analyze the structure)
Words and expressions (25minutes) (learn and practice the words and expressions) (单选，填空，翻译)
Exercise and practice (35minutes) (fill in the gap and write a letter) 4
Exercise and practice

3. Job Application Letter

4. Read Specimen1 in your book and answer the following questions.
1.How many parts can the body of the letter be divided into?
2.What information is given in each part?
3.Is the letter long or short?
4.In your opinion, how many pages for an application letter is OK?

5. Job Application Letter
Writing guide
Job Application Letter
A job application letter is a letter written by people who are waiting for work. It aims to make oneself known and accepted by the employer.
Contents
　　1. In the opening part, show why you write this letter to the interviewer.
　　2. In the following part, show your identity and personal data, and also show your determination for applying for the job.
　　3. In the closing part, show that you hope to have a chance to be interviewed and tell the interviewer your exact time for the interview.
Reminders:
Job application letter should be concise and to the point of the matter, in a single page.

6. Reminders:
Job application letter should be concise and to the point of the matter, in a single page.

7. Samples and layout purpose Dear sirs,
　　I’m writing in response to your advertisement in the December issues of Publishers Monthly Journal, in which you announced an opening for a sales representative with Future Publishing.
　　By the end of this June, I’ll have finished my three years’ studies in ABC University on MBA. I have taken several courses which are closely related to sales promotion, such as Foreign Trade, Marketing, Business Administration, Advertising and Public Relations.
purpose
Identity and personal data

8. In particular, I’m very interested in Marketing and Advertising
In particular, I’m very interested in Marketing and Advertising. I’d like to convert others if I think my own view is right. I took part in an English debate and was awarded “Excellent Debater” in 2003.
　During summer vacation, I took a part-time job in Global Company where I not only gained a lot of valuable practical experience on sales promotion but also learned to maintain good relationship with the company’s employees.
Could you arrange an interview to see whether my knowledge and experience fit the job?
　Enclosed is my resume and if you require any additional information about me, please contact me.
Yours faithfully,
hope for a interview

9. Words and expressions
1. vacancy v. a job that is available for sb to do 职位,空缺
杰克是填补这一空缺的最佳人选。
Jack is the best man to.
我们有个秘书职务空缺。
We for a secretary.
fill the vacancy.
have a vacancy

10. 2. apply for v. 申请，请求得到 申请这份工作的先决条件是诚实。
Honesty is the prerequisite condition
朋友们力劝我申请那份工作。
My friends urged that I (should) apply for the job.
to apply
for the work.
Prerequisite ['pri:'rekwizit]

11. 3.major vi. have as one‘s principal field of study
主修 (n. 专业，某专业的学生；adj. 重要的主修的)
艾丽丝主修经济学。
She is a music major.
Alice majors in economics.
她是一个主修音乐的学生。

12. 4. 我工作认真负责，并具有秘书工作所需的技能和经验。
I am a dedicated professional with skills and experience necessary for a secretary.
5.这份工作不仅具有挑战性，而且有更多的机会提高自身能力。
This job is not only , but it can also my abilities.
skills
and experience
challenging
provide many chances to improve

13. 6.我可以随时前来面试。
I am available
7.非常感谢您能予以考虑。
Thank you for your kind consideration.
for an interview at any time

14. Exercise and practice Dear Sirs,
I. Fill in the blanks with words or expressions given. Change the form if necessary.
Dear Sirs,
From your advertisement in yesterday’s china Daily, I learnt that your company has an opening for an experienced consultant in China. Please consider me a candidate.
I am sending you my CV including career details and personal background knowledge. You will see that I grew up in China and I got an MBA degree from Harvard University in 2010, and therefore I have a good knowledge of both Chinese and English. Besides, I have had several years’ working experience in China, so I am convinced I am qualified for the job.
candidate, convenient, opening, learn, knowledge, experience, qualify, as required, therefore, include
learnt
opening
candidate
including
as required
therefore
knowledge
experience

15. If you would give me a phone, you may call me at 023-59873761.
I would be glad to come to your office to have an interview whenever it is convenient.
If you would give me a phone, you may call me at
Yours truly
convenient

16. II. Translate the following sentences into Chinese or English.
本人特写此信申请大学英语教师一职。
I am writing to apply for the post of University English Teacher.
2.如您方便，我可以到您办公室谈有关细节。
I could be in your office at your convenience to talk about details.
3.鉴于我在会计工作方面的经验，我认为自己具备贵方在昨天报纸上所描述的条件。
Because of my experience in accounting, I feel I have the qualifications you describe in the yesterday’s newspaper.
at your convenience
my experience in accounting
the qualifications
yesterday’s newspaper.

17. 4. Enclosed please find my resume together with my photograph.
随信附上个人简历和照片。
5. 我认为我的学历和工作经验完全能胜任贵公司所招聘的职位。
I am sure my educational background and working experience will qualify me for the job you advertised
my educational background and
working experience will qualify me for the
job you advertised.

18. III. Complete the letter according to the Chinese information.
Dear sirs,
Your advertisement for a Network Maintenance Engineer in Student Daily of the April 10 1._________ (本人极感兴趣), because the position that you described sounds exactly like the kind of job I am seeking.
According to 2._________ (招聘广告), your position requires a good university degree, Bachelor or above in Computer Science or the equivalent field and proficient in Computer. 3._________ (我相信自己能胜任此职).

19. I will graduate from Nanjing University this year with a degree
I will graduate from Nanjing University this year with a degree. My studies have included courses in computer control and management and I designed a control simulation system developed with Microsoft Visual and SQL Server.
During my education, I have grasped the principles of my major subject area and gained practical skills. Not only have I passed CET-6, but more important I can communicate fluently in English. 4._________（我的英语口语与写作能力达到了很高的水平）.　
（ ）

20. 5._________ (期盼你们能给我一次面试的机会).
　Enclosed is my resume and if there is any additional information you require, please contact me. 　 Yours truly, Wang Fei

21. 本人极感兴趣
__________________________________________________
interested me most
招聘广告
____________________________________________
the job advertisement
3. 我相信自己能胜任此职
____________________________________________
I feel that I am competent to this position
我的英语口语与写作能力达到了很高的水平
_____________________________________________
My ability to write and speak English gets to a high level
期盼你们能给我一次面试的机会
_____________________________________________
I would welcome an opportunity to attend you for an interview

22. Resume / CV (Curriculum Vitae)
Curriculum [ kə'rikjuləm ]
Vitae ['wi:tai ] 22

23. Questions ? Specimen texts Which one is better? Why? Long or short?
Which elements are important?
More in some aspects and least in some aspects?
Picture?
In figure, in table or in other ways?
Specimen text of resume
(2-3 texts) 23

24. Structure and important items
形式和版面
形式：1）以学历为主。 2）以经历为主。3）以职能为主。
版面：1）分项式。 2）表格式。 要素
Personal data, educational background, work experience, school experience/ activities in school,
Hobbies.
Structure and important items 24

25. Tips No repetition. More about recent work. Conciseness.
Phrases are better.
Relevant information to your work / no redundancy （冗长，累赘）.
Checking is necessary.
Tips 25

26. Thank You!