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

Specimens of Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

P258

Specimen 1 Chronological Resume （ Sales ）

P259

Specimen 2 Chronological Resume

(Account Management) P260

Specimen 3 Functional Resume(Research) P261Specimen 4 Functional Resume (Editor) P262Specimen 5 Combination Resume (Technical Service) P263Specimen 6 Combination Resume (Editor) P264

☺Cover Letter 1 P265

☺Cover Letter 2 P265

☺Cover Letter 3 P265

Section Two Cover Letter

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

Specimen Letter 1 P267

Notes

1 the chief engineer 总工程师2 compiling reports 编写报告3 resume 简历

Specimen Letter 2 P267

Notes

1 Shanghai Commercial College

上海商学院2 shorthand 速记

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

Section Four

Useful Words & Expressions P269

Section Five Useful Sentences P271

Section Six Exercise P275