求職信的格式
Cover letters can be written in various styles and formats. For each situation a certain style would be suitable. A letter responding to a job advertisement would be different to a speculative letter sent to an employer that hires people in your field. You would use a different introduction and include different types of information for both styles.
求職信的格式和風(fēng)格可以很多樣。根據(jù)具體情況選擇適宜的風(fēng)格。針對招聘廣告發(fā)出的求職信和發(fā)給特定招聘者的求職信必定有所不同，所以必須使用不同風(fēng)格的自我介紹和個人信息。
Likewise if you were submitting a cover letter, after being referred from a colleague, you would want to explain who you were being referred from. Similarly for an internal position or promotion in an organisation, it would be sensible to explain you currently work for them.
同樣，在同事的推薦后提交了一份求職信，你需要說明誰是舉薦人。這同樣適用一個組織內(nèi)的內(nèi)部職位的申請和舉薦，說清楚你現(xiàn)在的工作內(nèi)容是明智之舉。
Let’s look at the differences between a standard and speculative cover letter.
現(xiàn)在讓我們看看標(biāo)準(zhǔn)求職信和投機(jī)求職信兩者的區(qū)別。
Firstly a standard covering letter:
第一封標(biāo)準(zhǔn)求職信
Dear Mr. Jones,
親愛的Jones先生，
My name is John Smith and I enclose my CV for consideration for the post of Environmental Engineer, advertised in The Times on October 21st
本人John Smith，申請10月21日發(fā)表在泰晤士報上的環(huán)境工程師職位，并附以簡歷。
The nature of my degree course has prepared me for this position. I became interested in environmental engineering during my second year at University. My course involved an understanding of the water purification industry, which I found most stimulating. I am particularly attracted to Johnsons Engineering Ltd because of the high reputation of your graduate training scheme
我的專業(yè)跟這個職位十分對口。在我大學(xué)二年級的時候我開始對環(huán)境工程感興趣。我的課程主要是涉及水凈化行業(yè)。這讓我十分高興。貴公司的研究生培訓(xùn)計(jì)劃享有極高的聲譽(yù)，這一點(diǎn)大大地吸引我。
During my time as a student I had a variety of part time and vacation jobs, which all developed my sense of working in a team. In particular, my time as a volunteer in a canal reclamation project required me to supervise a small group. I have a strong sense of public responsibility and also the enthusiasm and determination to ensure that I would make a success of this important position
學(xué)生時代，我花很多的課余時間和假期用于兼職，并積極提升自身的團(tuán)隊(duì)合作意思。特別是，曾經(jīng)我作為一個運(yùn)河填海項(xiàng)目的自愿者，并管理一個小團(tuán)隊(duì)。我有了強(qiáng)烈的社會責(zé)任感，并有強(qiáng)烈的熱情和決心去勝任這個職位。
I will be available for an interview at any time, apart from November 4th to 6th when I am attending a wedding in Scotland. Thank you for taking the time to consider this application and I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
除了11月4號到6號我需要去蘇格蘭參加一個婚禮，其他時間都是可以參加面試的。感謝你可以給我一次面試的機(jī)會，希望很快可以收到您的來信。
Yours sincerely
你最真誠的，
Now let’s look at a standard speculative letter, which you would send if you were enquiring about the possibility of a job. It would, of course, vary according to the nature of the company:
現(xiàn)在再看一封標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的投機(jī)求職信，當(dāng)你想要詢問有無工作機(jī)會可以投這封。當(dāng)然這需要根據(jù)公司性質(zhì)的不同做適當(dāng)?shù)恼{(diào)整。
Dear Mr. Brown,
親愛的Jones先生，
I am writing to enquire if you have any vacancies in your company. I enclose my CV for your information
我寫這封信的目的是需要咨詢貴公司是否還有職位空缺。附上我的簡歷供你參考。
My reasons for wishing to work for Jenkins and Co. are because of the high reputation of your quality products and the opportunities you offer for career development. I am currently seeking a position in marketing but would be happy to consider other related positions within your organization
我想成為貴公司的一員有以下兩個原因：其一貴公司的產(chǎn)品質(zhì)量享有很高的聲譽(yù);其二貴公司為員工提供職業(yè)發(fā)展機(jī)會。我現(xiàn)在主要是找市場一類的職位但是貴公司能提供的其他相關(guān)職位，我也是十分喜歡的。
As you can see, I have had extensive vacation work experience in office environments, giving me varied skills and the ability to work with many different types of people. I know that a marketing manager needs to be flexible and to get results under pressure. These are qualities that my experience shows I possess
正如你所看到的，在假期兼職中我獲得豐富的辦公環(huán)境的工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)，并掌握多樣的工作技能，以及和各式各樣的人工作的經(jīng)驗(yàn)。我知道作為一個銷售經(jīng)理必須具備很強(qiáng)的靈活性以及高強(qiáng)度的抗壓能力。這些品質(zhì)在我的經(jīng)歷中一一驗(yàn)證。
I would be most grateful if you could consider me for any suitable positions available within your company. I have excellent references and in case you do not have any suitable openings at the moment, I would be grateful if you would keep my CV on file for any future possibilities.
我將不勝感激貴公司可以為我提供任何適合的工作機(jī)會。假若現(xiàn)在沒有合適的職位，可以將我的簡歷先放入貴公司的人才庫，以后有合適的機(jī)會也可以考慮，非常感謝。
I am available for interview at any time and look forward to hearing from you
任何時間我都可以接受面試，靜待佳音。
Yours sincerely
你最真誠的，
GLOSSARY
詞匯
Formats (noun) Layouts, general appearances
格式(名詞)
Speculative (adj) Showing curiosity, questioning
推理的(形容詞)
Purification (noun) Process of removing impurities, cleaning
凈化(名詞)
Stimulating (adj) Exciting, inspiring
刺激的(形容詞)
Reclamation (noun) Restoration
再回收(名詞)
Supervise (verb) Direct, oversee
監(jiān)督(動詞)
On file (noun) Recorded in a database
存檔(名詞)
【求職秘籍】求職信必備的關(guān)鍵要素
Advice on covering letters
關(guān)于求職信的幾點(diǎn)建議
Use one side of A4 paper, plain white photocopier paper is fine. If you are emailing it put it in the body of the email; don’t attach it.
使用A4紙的一面、純白的復(fù)印紙就可以了。如果要發(fā)郵件，請將內(nèi)容放正文里， 不要放在附件里。
Make sure you use the same paper as you used for your CV; it demonstrates professionalism.
確保你用的紙張與簡歷用的紙張是一樣的。這是專業(yè)性的體現(xiàn)。
Use no more than four paragraphs.
內(nèi)容請不要超過四段。
Make sure your letter is an original and not a copy. Print it with a good quality printer. If you send a copy it reflects badly on you and shows you didn’t care enough to spend the time creating a letter specifically for them.
確保內(nèi)容的原創(chuàng)性，切勿抄襲。請用好的打印機(jī)打印。一份非原創(chuàng)的求職信會給人留下不好的印象，顯得你不夠用重視它，并沒有花特別的時間去完成。
Address the letter to the correct person and make sure his or her name is spelt correctly. Use their correct title and be sure to get their gender right.
將求職信準(zhǔn)確地發(fā)給對方，收件人的名字務(wù)必拼寫正確。使用正確的稱呼和性別。
The spell check on your word processor will pick up some errors but you need to double check your spelling and grammar. Spell check wouldn’t pick up on the difference between “from” and “form” for example. Break down any contractions; that is to say, write “I have” not “I’ve”. An applicant who demonstrates perfect spelling and grammar is much more likely to impress an employer.
使用文字編輯器對進(jìn)行文字拼寫一次檢查，但有必要對拼寫和語法進(jìn)行二次檢查。因?yàn)槠磳憴z查是不會查出”from”和”form”這兩個詞的錯誤的。展開全部縮寫，即書寫”I have”而不是”I’ve”。一個可以完美展示拼寫和語法功底的應(yīng)聘者會給招聘者留下更深的印象。
Use your own words, your letter should sound like you. However don’t be too informal, it is a business proposal you are making, so the letter should be set out like a business letter; use a traditional business letter format.
使用自己的語言，讓你的求職信文如其人。但是不能太不正式，因?yàn)檫@是一封以商務(wù)為出發(fā)點(diǎn)的信件，所以求職信至少要像一封商務(wù)信件，并使用傳統(tǒng)的商務(wù)信件格式。
Sell yourself but emphasis what you can do for the company, don’t talk too much about yourself. Generate excitement and be positive.
推銷自己，但是要強(qiáng)調(diào)自己可以為公司做貢獻(xiàn)，切不可一直在講自己，要給人一種活躍、樂觀的印象。
If you want to explain any gaps in your CV that might concern an employer; don’t tell lies, instead reinterpret the missing time as something positive. For example, a year spent travelling can be spun as an opportunity to develop initiative and team working skills through solo and group travel.
解釋簡歷中可能涉及雇主不喜歡的一些觀點(diǎn)，請不要說謊，而是用樂觀的事件解釋。例如以一年旅游作為契機(jī)，借個體和團(tuán)體旅游發(fā)展自己的主動性和團(tuán)隊(duì)合作精神。
Keep it simple. Use clear and concise sentences. Use a maximum of seven lines in each paragraph and vary the sentence length.
保持簡單。使用清新簡明的句子。每一段最多7行，并且句子的長度要多變。
Make your presentation interesting. Highlight your skills and attributes in bold or indent them with bullets. Underlining isn’t as effective or clear, so avoid it.
讓文字生動有趣。用粗體和縮進(jìn)等方式突出你的技能和特點(diǎn)。
Demonstrate you have researched the company by including some information. Don’t overdo it, but make it clear you know who they are, what they do and why you have chosen them.
證明你對公司有所了解。不用太多，但是你要清楚他們是誰，他們是做什么的以及你為什么要選擇他們。
Request an interview. This is your primary goal, so don’t forget to ask for one at the end of your letter. Let the employer know you will follow up in a few days to ensure your letter was received.
要求面試。這是你的首要目的，所以不要忘了在信的末尾問上一句。在未來幾天你會跟進(jìn)和確認(rèn)雇主收到信件。
Don’t enclose a photograph with your letter unless you are looking for work in acting or as a model.
請不要在信上附上照片，除非你是是在找表演或者模特一類的工作。
Sign the cover letter with a blue or black ink pen.
用藍(lán)色或黑色水筆在求職信上簽名。
Keep a copy of the cover letter for your records. It’s a good idea to keep track of the CVs and cover letters you send out, as you never know when you might need to refer to something.
自己留一份求職信的副本。將其作為發(fā)送出去的求職信和簡歷的參照，絕對是個好主意。
GLOSSARY
重點(diǎn)詞匯
Contractions (noun) Words formed from two or more individual words
縮寫(名詞)
Spun (verb) Provided a positive interpretation
提供合理的解釋(動詞)
Initiative (noun) Power to begin something
積極性(名詞)
Indent (verb) Set the words in from the margin of the page
突出(動詞)
Bullets (noun) Heavy dots, used in printing, to highlight something
縮進(jìn)(名詞)
Overdo (verb) Do something excessively
過分(動詞)
Keep track of (verb) Be aware of, stay informed
意識到(動詞)以下有幾個比較好的求職信的開頭：
My name is ______ and I am writing in response to your advertisement
我的名字是______。我是看到貴公司的廣告后準(zhǔn)備投的簡歷。
I am writing in response to your advertisement in/for
我寫這封信是為了申請廣告中的職位。
Further to your advertisement in______, I should like to apply for
我想投遞貴公司______廣告中的職位。
I am writing to enquire if you have any vacancies for_____
我想問下貴公司______職位是否有空缺。
As you will see from CV
正如你從簡歷中所看到的
Covering letters: the beginning, core and ending
求職信：開頭、正文及結(jié)尾
When you write a covering letter it is important to have a structure. A typical structure would have four paragraphs and should answer four “W” questions: What job are you applying for? Why do you want to work in this sector and organisation? What are you offering? When are you available for interview?
求職信的結(jié)構(gòu)非常重要。經(jīng)典結(jié)構(gòu)是有四大段的，必須回答4個什么：申請什么職位?為什么要申請這個部門組織?你可以為公司做什么?什么時候可以接受面試?
In your first paragraph you should state the job you are applying for and where you found it. Companies like to know which of their advertising sources is successful, so tell them if you found it online, through a newspaper or from another source. You should also inform them of when you are available to start.
第一段需要說明你申請的職位以及求職信息的來源。公司想要知道他們哪條廣告是有效果的，所以請告知他們你是在網(wǎng)上，還是報紙，或者其他途徑看到招聘信息的。你還需要告知可以接受面試的時間。
In the second paragraph tell them why you are interested in that type of work and why the company attracts you. If, for example, it is a small company say you prefer to work for a small, friendly organisation.
第二段需要告知你對這份工作的興趣點(diǎn)在哪里，以及對方公司吸引你的原因。例如，對方是家小公司，你就說你喜歡在一家小的、比較友善的公司工作。
Summarise your strengths in the third paragraph and state why they would be an advantage in the job. You should match and relate your skills to the competencies that are required for the job.
在第三段總結(jié)自己的優(yōu)勢，并簡單得解釋為什么這些優(yōu)點(diǎn)將會成為工作上的優(yōu)勢。你必須將你的技能和職位的能力要求相關(guān)聯(lián)、相匹配。
In the final paragraph mention any dates that you won’t be available for an interview and remember to thank the employer and say you look forward to hearing from them.
最后一段要指出不能參加面試的時間，并對雇主表示感謝，期望從他們那里得到回復(fù)。
You should use only one side of A4 paper and use the same font as you used in your CV.
求職信只要占用A4紙的一面即可，并使用與你的簡歷相同的字體。
When you start the letter, try to personalise it by finding out the name of the person to write to. One statistic states that a covering letter and CV addressed to the correct person are 15% more likely to receive a reply and 5% more likely to get an interview. Remember when you start with a specific name, e.g. “Dear Mr. Jones”, you should end with “Yours sincerely”. If you can’t find the name and have to start “Dear Sir or Madam”, end your letter with “Yours faithfully”.
在開始寫信時，盡可能找出收信人的信息。據(jù)調(diào)查表明，給特定的人發(fā)求職信和簡歷可以收到高15%的回復(fù)以及高5%的面試機(jī)會。記住當(dāng)你以特定稱呼開頭時，例如“Dear Mr. Jones”，必須以“Yours sincerely”結(jié)尾。當(dāng)你找不到特定收件人時，只能以“Dear Sir or Madam”開頭，必須以“Yours faithfully”結(jié)尾。
Here are some examples of popular ways to start a covering letter:
以下有幾個比較好的求職信的開頭：
My name is ______ and I am writing in response to your advertisement
我的名字是______。我是看到貴公司的廣告后準(zhǔn)備投的簡歷。
I am writing in response to your advertisement in/for
我寫這封信是為了申請廣告中的職位。
Further to your advertisement in______, I should like to apply for
我想投遞貴公司______廣告中的職位。
I am writing to enquire if you have any vacancies for_____
我想問下貴公司______職位是否有空缺。
As you will see from CV
正如你從簡歷中所看到的
Power words are key words and phrases that you should try to use during the core part of your cover letter; paragraphs two and three. They will give your letter more impact; think about how you could use words like these:
你需要在求職信的核心正文(第二、第三段)中使用一些重點(diǎn)單詞和詞組。讓你的求職信看起來更加生動�？紤]下你會如何使用以下詞匯：
Achieved Advised Analysed Budgeted
實(shí)現(xiàn) 建議 分析 預(yù)算
Capable Communicated Competent Consolidated
能力 溝通 能力 綜合
Consulted Coordinated Created Developed
咨詢 協(xié)調(diào) 創(chuàng)造 發(fā)展
Efficient Experienced Implemented Initiated
有效 經(jīng)驗(yàn) 實(shí)施 啟動
Managed Monitored Negotiated Organised
管理 檢測 談判 組織
Participated Planned Proficient Profitable
參與 組織 精通 盈利
Promoted Qualified Researched Resourceful
推薦 勝任 調(diào)查 足智多謀
Successful Supervised Versatile Wide experience
成功 監(jiān)測 多功能 經(jīng)驗(yàn)豐富
Don’t try to use them all at once but they will help you create a more dynamic cover letter. Remember it is your letter, so use your own words not formal boring clichés. The tone of your letter should professional, positive and informative.
不要一次性地將所以的詞匯都用上，這些可以豐富你的求職信。記著這是你自己的求職信，不要使用那些不正規(guī)的陳詞濫調(diào)。務(wù)必保證你的求職信的基調(diào)是專業(yè)、積極和翔實(shí)的。
GLOSSARY
詞匯
Core (noun) Central part
核心部分(名詞)
Competencies (noun) Abilities
能力(名詞)
Font (noun) Set of one type size in printing
字體(名詞)
Budgeted (verb) Estimated the cost of
預(yù)算(名詞)
Consolidated (verb) Combined, strengthened
加強(qiáng)(動詞)
Implemented (verb) Carried out
實(shí)施(動詞)
Initiated (verb) Began, introduced
開始(動詞)
Monitored (verb) Checked quality of, supervised, directed
監(jiān)督(動詞)
Negotiated (verb) Talked terms, discussed the terms of an arrangement
談判(動詞)
Proficient (adj) Skilled
技巧的(形容詞)
Resourceful (adj) Ingenious, imaginative, capable
足智多謀(形容詞)
Versatile (adj) Capable of doing many things well
多樣的(形容詞)
Dynamic (adj) Energetic
動態(tài)的(形容詞)
Clichés (noun) Overused expressions
陳詞濫調(diào)(名詞)