涉外文秘02Lecture4JobinterviewP68

Lecture 4:Lecture 4:Objectives:In this section you will learn:Objectives:In this section you will learn:Tips for Cover Letter Writing Tips for Cover Letter WritingPart.Review 1.Homework 1:WritingThe English department of WUST is looking for some TA(teaching assistants)to help some foreign teachers in summer internship program.Write a cover letter to the Dean Chen for the job.Reference HeaderClass 0701,Logistics Management Department,Management College,WUST,Hubei,China,430081May,30th,2009Chen Yao,Dean of English Department,Foreign Language School,WUST,Hubei,China,430000Opening:PurposeDear Mr.Chen,I would like to/am writing to apply for the position of TA that my English teacher,Kathy Qian,told me about.I feel both my academic background and my work experience qualify me for this job.Body paragraph 1:Qualifications I am presently a junior Logistics major at Wuhan University of Science and Technology.During the past years I have taken courses in.I have had experience in.Last summer,I worked for In this position,Body paragraph 2:Benefits After graduation I expect to.Working in your department will enable me to gain more insight into this field as well as contribute something to it.Concluding Paragraph:Refer to follow-ups I have enclosed a rsum,and I will be available for an interview at your convenience.Sincerely yours(signature)Qian GuirongEnc.Rsum GuidelinesAll cover letters should:Explain why you are sending a rsumTell specifically how you learned about the position or the organizationConvince the reader to look at your rsumCall attention to elements of your background Reflect your attitude Provide or refer to any information specifically requestedIndicate what you will do to follow-up.2.Read the advertisementsUseful expressions and vocabularyHomework 2:read the ad and make Connies cover letter better.Connies cover letterReference for rewriting The Personal ManagerG.P.O.Box 14356Dear Sir,I am writing to apply for the post of secretary you advertised in yesterdays Express Morning Paper.As you can see from the enclosed rsum,I have obtained the International Secretarial Certificate with the distinctions in typing,shorthand and secretarial skills.I have a typing speed of 60 words per minute.My experience as a typist and receptionist at Beauty Garments Co.Ltd.has given me a good command of English.I am confident that I would be able to undertake the work to your satisfaction.My reference will be glad to confirm that I can work efficiently and learn quickly on the job.I am open to negotiation on salary.Please call me on 5641169 if you wish to interview me.I look forward to hearing from you.Yours faithfully,(Signature)Connie WhiteAdditional:Key wordsKEY WORDS are the words used as reference points for finding information,and are very important for two reasons:First,they work to capture the readers attention and interest.Second,they can help your rsum get selected by certain HR staff searching with key words online or in their computers.Key wordsaccomplishedachievedattained completedcreated delivered demonstrated developed enhanced expanded facilitated implementedimproved increasedmanagedobtained performed producedsecured succeeded surpasseda list of quality action words