给毕业找工作的梅西同学一些建议系列 （二。Cover Letter格式）

独孤一狼

CV很重要，而Cover letter我个人认为更重要

几乎所有的申请都必须附上Cover Letter, 即时是申请的时候没说要Cover Letter，但是也一定要带上

Cover letter可以视为你的first impression,通常如果是电子邮件申请的话，cover letter通常要放在邮件的正文，而CV是作为附件

电子邮件申请的时候，有时雇主会要求CV和Cover Letter都要作为附件，那么邮件正文可以挑些Cover Letter中的内容写上

Cover letter 要包括以下几个不能漏掉的项目：

项目
1	解释你发简历的原因 （Explain why you are sending a resume) Don't send a resume without a cover letter.   Don't make the reader guess what you are asking for; be specific: Do you want a summer internship opportunity, or a permanent position at graduation; are you inquiring about future employment possibilities?
2	解释你如何知道招工信息的（Tell specifically how you learned about the position or the organization ） — a flyer posted in your department, a web site, a family friend who works at the organization. It is appropriate to mention the name of someone who suggested that you write.
3	说服公司来看你的简历 （Convince the reader to look at your resume） The cover letter will be seen first. Therefore, it must be very well written and targeted to that employer.
4	让对方对你的背景引起兴趣 （Call attention to elements of your background） education, leadership, experience — that are relevant to a position you are seeking. Be as specific as possible, using examples.
5	你的态度 （Reflect your attitude）, personality, motivation, enthusiasm, and communication skills.
6	其他CV上没有的信息和特殊的事项！ （Provide or refer to any information specifically requested） in a job advertisement that might not be covered in your resume, such as availability date, or reference to an attached writing sample.
7	你接下来要做什么 （Indicate what you will do to follow-up.）
	7.1	对于书面申请 In a letter of application — applying for an advertised opening — applicants often say something like "I look forward to hearing from you." However, if you have further contact info (e.g. phone number) and if the employer hasn't said "no phone calls," it's better to take the initiative to follow-up, saying something like, "I will contact you in the next two weeks to see if you require any additional information regarding my qualifications."
	7.2	如果不知道是不是确实有空缺（In a letter of inquiry） — asking about the possibility of an opening — don't assume the employer will contact you. You should say something like, "I will contact you in two weeks to learn more about upcoming employment opportunities with (name of organization)."  Then mark your calendar to make the call.

格式范例（我用过的）：

Your Street Address（如果是电子邮件申请，你的联系方式可以不用写）
City, Zip Code
Telephone Number
Email Address
Month, Day, Year


Mr./Ms./Dr. FirstName LastName
Title
Name of Organization
Street or P. O. Box Address
City,  Zip Code


Dear Mr./Ms./Dr. LastName:

Opening paragraph: State why you are writing; how you learned of the organization or position, and basic information about yourself.

2nd paragraph: Tell why you are interested in the employer or type of work the employer does (Simply stating that you are interested does not tell why, and can sound like a form letter). Demonstrate that you know enough about the employer or position to relate your background to the employer or position. Mention specific qualifications which make you a good fit for the employer’s needs. This is an opportunity to explain in more detail relevant items in your resume. Refer to the fact that your resume is enclosed. Mention other enclosures if such are required to apply for a position.

3rd paragraph: Indicate that you would like the opportunity to interview for a position or to talk with the employer to learn more about their opportunities or hiring plans. State what you will do to follow up, such as telephone the employer within two weeks. If you will be in the employer’s location and could offer to schedule a visit, indicate when. State that you would be glad to provide the employer with any additional information needed. Thank the employer for her/his consideration.
Sincerely,


(Your handwritten signature)（如果是电子邮件就不用了）

Your name typed

Enclosure(s) (refers to resume, etc.)

(信最好不要超过4段，太多了就会很烦！一定要用正式和无错误的语言）

[ 本帖最后由 独孤一狼 于 2006-12-2 12:43 编辑 ]

独孤一狼

累死我了，还要弄表格

本来想把我自己的Cover Letter贴上的，但是内容有点多而且不好编辑。。。。所以给个我用过的范本就好啦

寂寞蔓延

好贴一定要顶~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~:28: :28:

rain198491

不错的介绍, 具体的我建议去看图书馆的书

独孤一狼

其实网上你用google查，CV 或者Cover Letter就会查到很多不错的网站，上面都有免费的范例

尤其是CV,你可以直接去Microsoft的网站，下载CV的模板到你的Word里，这样最舒服了

sunray

cover letter的确极其重要的。顶～～～～～～～～～～

土包子

cover letter的确很重要，谢谢分享

独孤一狼

事实上，很多雇主看了cover letter就会有兴趣叫你interview,没cover letter....难。因为CV只是一点点东西而已。你真正的个性都在cover letter稍加体现的

HM

狼你有点变态诶。。。为啥不合成一个帖子捏:29:

独孤一狼

等我都弄完了，再搞个汇总不好么。。。

lovelycici

多谢 楼主  太有用了

gtz1

不错，不错。。。