1. The purpose of a letter of application is to help the applicant obtain the job he is interested in. It should state clearly what position the applicant wants, and should tell what his abilities are and what he has to offer. It should provide a quick, clear picture of the applicant’s qualifications, accomplishment and aims. It should present the applicant to possible employees in the best light. Chapter Sixteen Job-Application Writing in English Section One Introduction

2. Specimens of Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) P258 Specimen 1 Chronological Resume （ Sales ） P259 Specimen 2 Chronological Resume (Account Management) P260

3. Specimen 3 Functional Resume(Research) P261 Specimen 4 Functional Resume (Editor) P262 Specimen 5 Combination Resume (Technical Service) P263 Specimen 6 Combination Resume (Editor) P264

4. ☺Cover Letter 1 P265 ☺Cover Letter 2 P265 ☺Cover Letter 3 P265 Section Two Cover Letter

5. Your letter of it you attempt to “sell” yourself to a prospective employer. Specifically, your letter offers your services by presenting you qualifications, character, and personality. Section Three Specimen Letters of Application Letter

6. Specimen Letter 1 P267 Notes 1 the chief engineer 总工程师 2 compiling reports 编写报告 3 resume 简历

7. Specimen Letter 2 P267 Notes 1 Shanghai Commercial College 上海商学院 2 shorthand 速记

8. Specimen Letter 3 P268 Notes: 1 competition keen 竞争激烈 2 Rockville High School 洛克维尔高级中学 3 take up engineering nights 夜间部进修工程学

9. Section Four Useful Words & Expressions P269 Section Five Useful Sentences P271 Section Six Exercise P275