1. Writing a job application letter写作
Writing a job application letter

2. Suppose you’re a graduate, what kind of job would you like to do?
Lead-in
Suppose you’re a graduate, what kind of job would you like to do?
What’s your dream/ideal job?
How do you make your employer believe you’re qualified through a letter or an interview?

3. Dream job a good company a promising position a well-paid salary
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4. Career ladder A well-paid position Employed From scratch
Working for your ideal company
A well-paid position
Employed
From scratch
Achieving your ambition
Applying for a job
Accumulating the experience
Writing a job application letter
Career ladder
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5. How to write a job application letter?
Layout
Introduction
Body
Closing
which details why the applicant is writing
which discusses relevant qualifications
which thanks the reader and provides contact information and follow-up details.

6. Writing a job application letter
Greeting
Begin your letter greeting with “Mr./Ms. ...” If you do not know the employer’s last name, simply write “Dear Hiring Manager” .
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7. Writing a job application letter
Paragraph 1 (body)
Explain why you are writing — mention the job you are applying for and where you found the information.
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8. Writing a job application letter
Paragraph 2 (body: highlighting your qualifications for the position)
State what you have to offer the employer — mention why your skills and experiences are a good fit for the job. For each skill or quality you mention, provide a specific example.
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9. Writing a job application letter
Paragraph 3 (body)
Say thank you to the hiring manager for considering you and note how you will follow up. Provide more information (including contact information) or reiterate your interest in the job and the company.
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10. Writing a job application letter
Closing & Signature
End your cover letter with your signature, handwritten, followed by your typed name. If this is an , simply include your typed name, followed by the ending like “Yours sincerely”.
Layout

11. Useful expressions
be in good health
be good at, be expert in
have rich working experience
enjoy doing sth in one’s spare time
be strict with, be kind to, get on well with …
develop good professional competence
I’d like to apply to become …; I’m writing to apply for ….
I would be grateful if you would consider employing me in your company.

12. Sample
Writing 1
Dear Sir,
I read with great interest in The Student Times that your company wants to hire an English interpreter. I would like to apply for this post and feel that both my education and experience fit me for it very well.
greeting
Reason for writing

13. Personal details: Qualifications + how good and competent you are
Sample
Writing 1
Personal details: Qualifications + how good and competent you are
I have recently graduated from Beijing Foreign Studies University with a first degree and a Master’s degree in English. I have a good command of both spoken and written English and can use a word processor. Last year I entered and won an English speaking competition at my university. I have worked as a foreign tour guide, and I am familiar with speaking to foreign visitors.

14. Finishing the letter in this formal way
Sample
Writing 1
Finishing the letter in this formal way
I enclose a copy of my CV and hope to hear from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ying
ending/closing
Applicant’s signature

15. Sample
Writing 2
Dear Contact Person:
I'm writing to express my interest in the Web Content Manager position listed on Monster.com. I have experience in building large, consumer-focused health-based content sites. While much of my experience has been in the business world, I understand the social value of the non- profit sector and my business experience will be an asset to your organization.

16. Sample
Writing 2
My responsibilities included the development and management of the site's editorial voice and style, the editorial calendar, and the daily content programming and production of the web site. I worked closely with healthcare professionals and medical editors to help them provide the best possible information to a consumer audience of patients. In addition, I helped physicians learn to utilize their medical content to write user-friendly, readily comprehensible text.

17. Thank you for your consideration. Signature
Sample
Writing 2
Experience has taught me how to build strong relationships with all departments at an organization. I have the ability to work within a team as well as cross-team. I can work with web engineers to resolve technical issues and implement technical enhancements, work with the development department to implement design and functional enhancements, and monitor site statistics and conduct search engine optimization.
Thank you for your consideration.
Signature

18. Summing up
Writing a job application letter

19. See you next time!