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Your Contact Information Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number Cell Phone Number Employer Contact Information Name Title Company Address City, State, Zip Code Date Dear Mr./Ms. LastName, I am very interested in the entry-level position that is available at ABC Investment Partners. I recently graduated from XYZ University College and am actively seeking employment with firms in the San Francisco area. My courses in investments, finance and business have given me a solid base upon which I plan to build to build my career. During my college internships, I dealt with a variety of budgets and conducted market research while handling numerous administrative duties. The experience allowed me to learn important skills and to develop the confidence needed to succeed in a competitive environment. I have enclosed my resume for your review. Thank you for your time and consideration. It would be a pleasure to interview with you and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Your Signature Your Typed Name ======= Cover Letter Format Your Contact Information Name Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number Email Address Date Employer Contact Information (if you have it) Name Title Company Address City, State, Zip Code Salutation Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name, (leave out if you don't have a contact) Body of Cover Letter The body of your cover letter lets the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up. First Paragraph The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for and where you found the job listing. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one. Middle Paragraph(s) The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Mention specifically how your qualifications match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it. Final Paragraph Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow-up. Complimentary Close Respectfully yours, Signature Handwritten Signature (for a mailed letter) Typed Signature ======= Cover Letter Template Contact Information The first section of your cover letter should include information on how the employer can contact you. If you have contact information for the employer, include that. Otherwise, just list your information. Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your Email Address Date Employer Contact Information Name Title Company Address City, State, Zip Code Salutation Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name: Body of Cover Letter The body of your cover letter lets the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up. First Paragraph: The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one. Be clear and concise regarding your request. Middle Paragraphs: The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Convince the reader that they should grant the interview or appointment you requested in the first paragraph. Make strong connections between your abilities and their needs. Mention specifically how your skills and experience match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it. Try to support each statement you make with a piece of evidence. Use several shorter paragraphs or bullets rather than one large block of text. Final Paragraph: Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow-up. State that you will do so and indicate when (one week's time is typical). You may want to reduce the time between sending out your resume and follow up if you fax or e-mail it. Complimentary Close: Respectfully yours, Signature: Handwritten Signature (for a mailed letter) Typed Signature ======= How to write a cover letter for a job application. Difficulty: Average Time Required: One Hour Here's How: 1. Write a targeted cover letter for each employer: how to write targeted cover letters 2. State why you are writing: what to include in your cover letter 3. Indicate where you learned of the position and the title of the position you are applying for. 4. Explain the reasons for your interest in the organization. 5. Express your enthusiasm for the job. 6. Identify your most relevant skills and experiences. 7. Refer to the qualifications for the position and illustrate how your abilities relate. 8. Communicate your interest, motivation and strengths. 9. Emphasize your achievements. 10. Indicate how you will follow-up, typically with a phone call. 11. Review sample cover letters: cover letter samples Tips: 1. Avoid cliches and meaningless or wordy expressions. 2. Your cover letter should complement, not duplicate your resume. 3. Your cover letter is often the first contact with an employer, make sure it creates a good impression. 4. Take the time to target your cover letter to the job you are applying for How To Write Resume in English Writing a resume in English can be very different than in your native tongue. The following how to outlines a standard resume format. Difficulty Level: Hard Time Required: 2 hours Here's How: 1. First, take notes on your work experience - both paid and unpaid, full time and part time. Write down your responsibilities, job title and company information. Include everything! 2. Take notes on your education. Include degree or certificates, major or course emphasis, school names and courses relevant to career objectives. 3. Take notes on other accomplishments. Include membership in organizations, military service and any other special accomplishments. 4. From the notes, choose which skills are transferable (skills that are similar) to the job you are applying for - these are the most important points for your resume. 5. Begin resume by writing your full name, address, telephone number, fax and email at the top of the resume. 6. Write an objective. The objective is a short sentence describing what type of work you hope to obtain. 7. Begin work experience with your most recent job. Include the company specifics and your responsibilities - focus on the skills you have identified as transferable. 8. Continue to list all of your work experience job by job progressing backwards in time. Remember to focus on skills that are transferable. 9. Summarize your education, including important facts (degree type, specific courses studied) that are applicable to the job you are applying for. 10. Include other relevant information such as languages spoken, computer programming knowledge etc. under the heading: Additional Skills 11. Finish with the phrase: REFERENCES Available upon request 12. Your entire resume should ideally not be any longer than one page. If you have had a number of years of experience specific to the job you are applying for, two pages are also acceptable. 13. Spacing: ADDRESS (center of page in bold) OBJECTIVE double space EXPERIENCE double space EDUCATION double space ADDITIONAL SKILLS double space REFERENCES. Left align everything except name/address. Tips: 1. Use dynamic action verbs such as: accomplished, collaborated, encouraged, established, facilitated, founded, managed, etc. 2. Do NOT use the subject "I", use tenses in the past. Except for your present job. Example: Conducted routine inspections of on site equipment. （责任编辑：职场达人） |
