I. Letters for application
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Direction:
What are the major components of
an application letter? Is there a
general pattern to follow in
organizing details?
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The Application Letter
1). The organization of an application letter
An application letter is often organized following a threesection pattern:
a) The introductory paragraph stating
WHY I am writing;
WHAT specific post I am applying for;
WHERE I got information to make the
application(from a newspaper, a journal, a person.,
etc. )
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The Application Letter
b)
The
body
qualifications in
paragraph,
highlighting
education;
work experience;
other relevant experience.
c) The concluding part, in which one may
request a prompt reply;
refer to enclosure(s);
offer further contacts;
ask for an interview.
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The Application Letter : Useful expressions
Beginning sentences:
1. 拜读今日《时代》上贵公司广告，本人特此备函应征该职
位。
In reply to your advertisement in today’s Times, I
respectfully offer my services for the position.
2. 从怀特先生处得悉，贵公司正在招聘一名业务经理，我愿
应招此职。
Learning from Mr. White that you are looking for a sales
manager, I should like to apply for the position.
3. 贵酒店明年是否需要一名有经验的柜台部职员？
Shall you need an experienced desk clerk for your hotel next
year?
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The Application Letter : Useful expressions
Describing your personal data and qualifications:
1. 本人曾经前后五年受雇于出口贸易公司。
I have been for over five years in the employ of an exporting
company.
2. 本人曾在某一公司担任推销员，前后有五年之久。
I have had five year’s experience with a company as a
salesman.
3. 我是一个优秀的会计员，同时熟练英文。
I am a good accountant and have a thorough knowledge of
the English language.
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The Application Letter : Useful expressions
Closing sentences:
1. 恳请惠予面试机会。如蒙录用，本人必竭尽所能，为贵公
司服务，以不负厚望。
I solicit the favor of an interview, and assure you that if
appointed, I will do my best to give you satisfaction.
2. 如对本人之应征优先考虑，恳请惠予面试之机会。
Should you think favorably of my application, I would like
to have an interview.
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The Application Letter : Useful expressions
Explaining the reason for quitting the previous jobs:
1.为了获得更加丰富而广泛之经验，本人想找一份新的工作。
In order to gain richer and wider experience, I’m looking for a
new employment.
2. 虽然对现职感到满意，仍希望进入升迁机会较大的公司。
While I’m quite happy in my present work, I hope to enter an
company where there are more opportunities for advancement.
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Notes
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a single typed page; readable, understandable;
send only original letters (not copied);
keep a copy ;
express enthusiasm;
individualizing your letter
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The Application Letter : Sample 1
2520 Vista Avenue
Olympia, Washington 98501
April 19, 2014
Mr. Bob Trim, Personnel Manager
Importers Inc.
587 Lilly Road
Dear Mr. Trim:
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I wish to apply for the above post, advertised in The
Bookseller. Please accept this letter as an expression of
interest in the position of Areas Sales Manager. I have
enclosed a copy of my resume for your review. I am
familiar with the requirements for success in the Sales
profession and believe I possess the right combination of
marketing and management skills.
My current position coordinating two local area sales
teams has provided the opportunity to work in a highpressure, team environment, where it is essential to be
able to work closely with my colleagues in order to meet
sales deadlines.
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Thank you for your time and consideration. I would welcome
the opportunity to personally discuss my potential
contributions to your company with you. Please telephone me
at (360) 352-0259 after 4.00 p.m. to suggest a time that we may
meet. I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
Kenneth Bear
Enclosure
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Format of an application letter
Your address
Date
Name of person to whom you are writing
Title
Organization
Address
Dear Sir/ Ms.______,
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Format of an application letter
Why are you writing: (I am applying for…)
Your qualifications for the position: education,
specialization, experience; (1-2 paragraphs)
What you plan to do about it, wait to hear from
him/her, telephone later to arrange for an
interview…
Sincerely yours,
(your signature)
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Format of an application letter
Your name
Your telephone number (or in the last para.)
Encl: resume
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