Unit3JobApplicationwritingaCoverLetter公开课获奖课件.pptx

单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,第三级,第四级,第五级,单击此处编辑母版标题样式,单击此处编辑母版文本样式,第二级,第三级,第四级,第五级,Unit 3 Job Application,Writing a Cover Letter,第1页,You will need to know,What a cover letter is and what it is used for?,Why a cover letter is important to use when applying for a job?,How to write a cover letter(format,content and language)?,What kind of things are remembered or avoided in a cover letter?,第2页,You will be able to,Evaluate a cover letter(good or bad),Craft a great cover letter,第3页,What is a cover letter?,Acover letter,covering letter,application letter,motivation letter,motivational letteror aletter of motivationis aletterof introduction attached to,or ac panying anotherdocumentsuch as arsumorcurriculum vitae,第4页,Your CV/resume will have a covering letter/a letter of application.It is the,first and most important,letter in your job-hunting,which,in fact,is your,first contact,with your target employer.It is,crucial,in your success or failure in job hunting.,第5页,What is a cover letter used for?,The purpose of a cover letter is to make a favorable impression on the employer and get you an interview.In many cases,it is the well-crafted cover letter that gets the applicant the interview,not their resume.There are things a cover letter can do that a resume cannot.The bination of both a well-crafted cover letter and a strong resume can give you an edge and an interview.,第6页,What is a good cover letter?,A cover letter with,standard format,integral content,logical clarity and appropriate choice of words,will make you stand out among the multitudes of applicants.,第7页,Format of a cover letter,Cover letters are generally,one page,at most in length,divided into a,header,introduction,body,and,closing,.,第8页,Header,.Cover letters use standard,business letter,style,with the senders,address,and other information,the recipients,contact information,and the,date,sent after either the senders or the recipients address.The final part of the header is a,salutation,(e.g.,Dear Hiring Manager).,第9页,Introduction,.The,introduction,briefly states the,specific position,desired,and should be designed to catch the employers immediate,interest,.,第10页,Body,.The body,highlights,or,amplifies,on material in the resume or job application,and,explains,why the job seeker is interested in the job and would be of value to the employer.Also,matters discussed typically include,skills,qualifications,and past,experience,.If there are any special things to note such as availability date,they may be included as well.,第11页,Closing,.A closing,sums up,the letter and,indicates,the next step the applicant expects to take.It may indicate that the applicant intends to,contact,the employer,although many favor the more indirect approach of simply saying that the applicant will look forward to hearing from or speaking with the employer.After the closing is a,valediction,(e.g.Sincerely),and then a,signature,line.Optionally,the abbreviation,ENCL,may be used to indicate that there are enclosures.,第12页,How to write a cover letter?,Step 1:Write a _,unique,_ letter,Step 2:_,Personalize,_ your letter.,make the,connection,_.,what you have got to _,offer,_.,call for _,further information,_.,Step 3:Perfect,layout.,第13页,Things to be remembered,When writing your cover letter,keep in mind that the reviewer is only interested in,one thing:the facts,.Do not think of your cover letter as an autobiography;it should be,brief and to the point,第14页,The purpose of the cover letter,(and resume)should be one thing,it should demonstrate that you,meet or,exceed,the requirements listed in the job description.,第15页,It should demonstrate that youre,interested,in the position,and that youre,available,to accept the position if offered.Additional information beyond this can be counterproductive,as it dilutes the core purpose of the cover letter.,第16页,Things to be avoided,When writing the cover letter,avoid negatives,.A cover letter is not the place to explain why you left or are leaving an employer,why there are gaps in your employment dates,etc.These negatives are best delivered in person during the interview so that your personality can counter them.,第17页,Try to avoid a salary history,in the cover letter.Even if the position specifically asks for your salary history,providing this information will more likely cost you a job than not.If the job ad specifically says that resumes without a salary history will not be considered,give a historical salary range,and state that your salary requirements are flexible based on the opportunity the position will provide.,第18页,Spend time thinking about the,layout,of your letter,and make sure that its,easy on the eyes,.,第19页,It should be easy to scan the letter,and have,a logical progression,.Keep in mind,the reviewer of your cover letter and resume has hundreds(if not thousands)of cover letters and resumes to look at,so,make it easy,for him/her,to find the information,you want to highlight.Bunched up text in long paragraphs will frustrate anyone who has to review hundreds of resumes and cover letters a week.,第20页,In addition to the layout,dont just repeat your resume.Your cover letter is not a summary of your resume;instead,its an introduction of yourself,and an argument for why you are the best candidate for their pany and the specific position.Above all,avoid the generic cover letter that you get from books.,第21页,Tips for writing a great cover letter,1.Take the job posting and,list the criteria,the employer is looking for.Then,list the skills and experience,you have.,State,how your skills match the job in paragraph form or in a bulleted list.,第22页,2.Include your,contact information,(address,phone,email address)at the top of every letter you write and in the signature of each email message you send.,第23页,3.,Personalize,your cover letter and,if you can,address it to the individual responsible for hiring.When you dont have a contact person,address your letters and email messages to,Dear Hiring Manager,or,To Whom it May Concern.,第24页,4.Write,simply,and,clearly,.Your letter should be one page,or less.Each paragraph should contain,three,or,four,sentences,at most.Use a,10,or,12,point font that is easy to read like,Times New Roman,or,Arial,.Single space your letter and leave a,space,between each paragraph.,第25页,5.When youre writing a cover letter or sending an email message to apply for a job its important to close your letter in a,professional,manner.,第26页,6.Even when applying online or via email,your cover letter needs to be properly,formatted,readable,and,without any mistakes,.,第27页,7.Dont forget to include a,Subject,in your email message with your,name,and the,job title,you are applying for.,第28页,8.Include a signature on all your email messages with your name,phone number,email address,and Linked In URL if you have a Linked In profile.The easier you make it for the hiring manager to get back to you,the better out e youll have.,第29页,Hints and Tips,Here are some good ways to make your application letter stand out:,第30页,1.Look for something unusual in your experience or qualifications,Put them near the start of your letter,第31页,2.Make the content of your letter appropriate for the job,第32页,3.Avoid annoying phrases,“I hope to get the job.”,“I am looking forward to working for you.”,第33页,4.Get someone to read your letter before you sent it,NEVER send your first draft!,第34页,5.Keep the letter short,Summarize your strengths on a single page,第35页,6.Mention the organization,“I am especially interested by your panys latest products,particularly the P8 series,which demonstrates your mitment to innovation and quality.”,第36页,“I noted the recent coverage of your pany in the Asian Wall Street Journal.”,“I would like to play a part in your plans to expand in the United States that were recently announced by your chairman.”,第37页,7.Make your letter physically easy to read,a.Dont use handwriting.,b.Use a good quality printer.,c.Use short sentences and paragraphs.,第38页,d.Use plenty of breaks and white space.,e.Use a type or font that be easily read and use 12-point size.,f.Dont overuse italics,bold,underlining,or CAPITALS.,第39页,Written assignment,Search the samples of cover letters on the internet and try to identify the structure and the use of language of them.,Craft a cover letter for application,paying much attention to the format,content and language of the cover letter.,第40页,