1、How To Write A Cover Letter and Resume,Practical English Writing,What should a cover letter do?,Introduces you Creates attention Leads the reader to the resume Draw attention to key summaries of your resume,Remember, dont disqualify yourself by . . .,Being too lengthy Bad grammar and incorrect punct
2、uation Unprofessional formatIf you use a cover letter, do it right.,Cover Letter,Paragraph One This is why I am writing to you Create attention Types Summary Name Opening Request Opening Question Opening,Summary Opening,Dear Mr. Baldwin:I would like to apply for the position of Front Office Manager
3、at the Four Seasons Maui. I have enclosed my resume for your review.,Name Opening,Dear Ms. Walker:Amy Sellers suggested I contact you regarding the Recreational Supervisor position available with the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. I have worked continuously at the Doubletree Alana Hotel in the area of pool
4、 services for the last three years. I am confident my experience with the Doubletree Alana Hotel qualifies me for this supervisor position.,Request Opening,Dear Mr. Jarvis:I would like to be considered for a position as an assistant in one of your marketing departments at Sheraton Hotels and Resorts
5、 Waikiki in the areas of advertising, sales promotion, marketing research, or brand management.,Request Opening (cont.),Dear Mr. White:Please accept this letter as an expression of interest in the position of Flight Attendant.,Question Opening,Dear Sir or Madam:Do you have an opening for a computer?
6、If so,I have two years of highly successful experience in writing in the C and COBOL languages.,Middle Paragraph (s),Create DESIRE Tell them how you are “marketable” Focus on one or more of these: education work experience ability to work with others interest in your field interest in the company re
7、sponsibilities on previous assignments,As you will see from the attached resume, my successful purchasing background, along with my interest and education in computer software, provides me with the confidence that I can bring your company the knowledge and responsibility your work demands.,I am seek
8、ing a career that will allow me to apply my interpersonal skills to the fullest and pursue my commitment to serving the public. I believe that the Flight Attendant profession provides the best possible avenue along which to achieve these goals, and that, in turn, I am able to become a real asset to
9、your company as a member of your passenger service team.,Closing Paragraph,Calls for ACTION Ask for an interview Offer to come to the employers office when it is convenient. Make action easy by giving your telephone number,Thank you for your time and consideration. I would welcome a personal intervi
10、ew in which we may discuss my potential contributions to your company. Please telephone me at (808) 669-2201 after 2 pm and suggest a time at which it will be convenient for us to talk. I look forward to your reply.,Cover Letter “Dos”,Address your letter to a specific person Tailor each cover letter
11、 to the specifics of each job for which you apply: market yourself effectively Check your spelling and grammar Always keep a copy for reference and follow up,Cover Letter “Dos”,Use your stationery Use proper titles Dear Mrs. Lacro/ Dear Erika Sign in black ink Compliment the company extend your than
12、ks Thank you for your consideration Dont tell them you will call at 3P on Tuesday to make an appointment,求职信(Letter of Application),说明: 请以李丽的名义写一封求职信。李丽，26岁，毕业于龙江技术学院，主修企业管理，各门课程都优良。学过速记与打字，速度各为每分钟90字和70字。请为她拟出一份给公司的自荐信，希望能在该公司谋得总经理秘书一职。请注意书信的格式。书信的日期为2004年6月25日。,Words for reference: 技术学院:Technical
13、college 企业管理: Business Administration速记与打字: shorthand and typing,What is Resume?,A resume is a personal summary of your professional history and qualifications. It includes information about your career goals, education, work experience, activities, honors, and any special skills you might have.,Org
14、anization,Should be clear and concise, with the most important items on the first page Personal info:your name/address/phone number/e-mail Job Objective Education Honors Work /Employment experiences Skills hobbies/interests/references,Resumes,Two types Chronological Skill-Based Which should I choose
15、? General guideline: The standard chronological format works well if youre staying in the same field and moving up in your career-especially if your work history shows continuous progression, or if youve worked for prestigious companies. A skill-based (“functional“) resume may work better if youre m
16、aking a career change-especially to a different field or to a much higher level of responsibility.,Identifying Information,Put your name, permanent and campus addresses, permanent and campus phone numbers, and email address prominently at the top of your resume. Consider including your URL address o
17、r fax number if you have one.,KIMBERLY ANN HURST 1305 Palmer Dr. #1276 West Lafayette, IN Boilerpurdue.edu (765) 555-1706,Objective,describe the position for which you hope to interview state what you have to offer to the employer, not what you expect from the job make it clear and concise,Objective
18、 Statement,Avoid overgeneralized statements:A position allowing me to utilize my knowledge and expertise in different areas. Avoid statements that focus only on what a company can do for you:A position where I gain experience in working on biological problems.,Make the statement as specific as possi
19、ble:A position which allows me to apply my background in engineering and high performance computing to biological problems.,Sample Objectives,Research Engineer position with an optical fibers company. An entry-level position as a research physicist with a government research laboratory. A sales posi
20、tion with a progressive optical products company. Program development position working with the Non-linear Optics. A _ position in which skills in _ would be an asset in an organization valuing _.,Education,This is an important section for recent college graduates or students seeking internships or
21、summer jobs. Beginning with the highest level of educational achievement, include information such as university attended, degrees earned, major, minors, grade point average, date of program completion, and so forth.,Education,Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Graduation May 2000 Bachelor of Sci
22、ence in Computer Engineering GPA: 3.2/4.0 Major GPA: 3.5/4.0You do not have to include your GPA on the resume, but if it isnt included, employers may assume that it is lower than it really is. Always state the grade point scale your school is using.,Relevant Courses,List relevant courses that: Help
23、you stand out from the crowd Have provided you with specific skills or knowledge Consider including this information in the education section of the resume.,Spanish (4 semesters) Computer Science Business Writing Business Law Ethics Only include courses taken in addition to your major or minor. Refe
24、r to the course by name rather than by number.,Employment Experience,Include positions you have held which are related, in some way, to the job you are seeking. These might be both paid and volunteer positions. Be creative with this section of your resume by describing and emphasizing your experienc
25、es in the most relevant way possible.,Experience / Employment History,company name & location (city & state) job title / position dates of employment (month & year) job description / duties most important / relevant first use “Action” verbs dont use: Responsible for, Duties included, Involved in, Ex
26、perienced in, Know how to do, Worked as a,Employment Experience,Hospitality Intern (May 1999-August 1999) Mountain Jacks, Lafayette, IN Oversaw the planning, production, preparation and prompt delivery of food Assisted in training and retaining new and experienced employees Created a positive and he
27、althy atmosphere in the restaurant,Include information such as company name and location, job title, dates, and duties performed. Make this section easy to read by using spacing and bullets. Use action phrases to highlight the duties you have performed.,Action Phrases,use action verbs when describin
28、g job duties and activities Action phrases will help you avoid being too brief and from understating your qualifications. Think about your qualifications as a professional would.,Hospitality Intern (May 1999-August 1999) Mountain Jacks, Lafayette, IN Oversaw the planning, production, preparation and
29、 prompt delivery of food Assisted in training and retaining new and experienced employees Created a positive and healthy atmosphere in the restaurant,Parallel Phrases,Hospitality Intern (May 1999-August 1999) Mountain Jacks, Lafayette, IN Oversaw the planning, production, preparation and prompt deli
30、very of food Assisted in training and retaining new and experienced employees Created a positive and healthy atmosphere in the restaurant,Make your descriptions easy to read through parallel structure. Set up a pattern and stick with it. In the example, all the verbs are parallel: “oversaw,” “assist
31、ed,” and “created” are all past tense verbs.,Activities and Honors,Include relevant activities and honors that you could discuss with your prospective employer or that have given you valuable experience or skills.,Specialized Skills,Include skills that make you unique, such as computer skills, forei
32、gn language skills, etc. Be specific in describing your special skills; name computer programs you know, how long you studied a foreign language,References,choose individuals who know you and whom you can trust colleagues, professors, advisors, etc. contact them and ask whether you may list them whe
33、n you give their names, tell them you have done so and that they should expect to be contacted references are available upon request. supply them with a current copy of your resume,Reference Sheet,Dr. Mary Delinsky Heavilon Hall, Room 226 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765) 494-3723Dr.
34、Delinsky is my current academic advisor in the Creative Writing and Science Fiction Program.,Include the names, addresses, and phone numbers of your references. Always ask permission before you include any information on your reference sheet. Consider giving your references a copy of your resume so
35、they will be prepared to talk to employers.,Optional Sections,Preferences type of work (full-time, internship, co-op) geographic preferences (“willing to relocate”) Interests / Hobbies only if relevant to position or skills Certifications / Licensure Volunteer Experience,Information,Do not include: personal statistics your picture unrelated hobbies religious, political or unrelated activities salary history reasons for leaving previous jobs,
