Practical Writing 英语应用文写作 付检新 应用外语系旅游英语教研室

Unit 8 Letters of Job Application Teaching Objectives: By the end of the unit, Students will be able to： Write letters of job application. Focus on & Difficulties: Expressions for letters of job application Company Logo

Contents Step 1 Brief Introduction Step 2 Writing tips Step 3 Sample Study Step 4 Useful Expressions Step 5 Practice Company Logo

Brief Introduction Essentially, a job application letter is a sales letter in which you are marketing yourself, including your skills, abilities, and knowledge. The immediate objective of the job application letter and accompanying resume is to attract and hold the reader’s attention long enough to get your letter placed in the short list. Company Logo

Writing tips Name the position you are applying for, and where you heard about the job opportunity. Summarize your qualifications for the job, specifically your work experience, skills, and your education which are most relevant to the opening position. Explain why you would be good for the position. Refer the reader to your enclosed resume. Ask for an interview, stating where you can be reached and when you will be available. Company Logo

Sample Study Dear ___ , I am writing to apply for the post / job of ……(, which was) advertised in ……. I am a major in____. I will graduate from____ this June. My internship with_____as____ provided me the opportunity to____. I believe I have the necessary qualifications and experiences needed for the job /post. I would appreciate a personal interview (at your convenience). (I have attached a copy of my resume for your consideration.) My telephone number is_______. I look forward to your reply. Sincerely yours, Signature Company Logo

Useful Expressions I wish to aply for the post of … advitised in … I have had five years' experience with a company as a ….. Since my graduation from … two years ago, I have been employed in … as a …. I have been employed for the last two years by …as a …. I left the position with the desire of improving my position. I look forward to hearing from you soon. I can be contacted at my office (919-866-4000 ext. 232) or via email (Brock@aol.com) Company Logo

Practice Directions: You have just graduated from Changsha Social Work College，majoring in English. Write a letter to a company applying for a position advertised in the local newspaper. Company Logo

Homework Directions: Write a letter of application with the information given at p200 Company Logo