大学英语实用写作教程Chapter eight Curriculum Vitae or Resume.pptVIP

Chapter 8Curriculum Vitae/Resume Lead-in Did you try to hunt a job? How do you think to apply for a job vocation? We are going to cover : cover letter resume/CV Task 1: What is a cover letter? The following is a sample of cover letter in which paragraphs are in a wrong order. Please rearrange them in the correct order as quickly as you can and underline the key sentence patterns . Part 1: Cover Letter What’s the differences between cover letter and the resume? Introduction to job application Your personality, what you are like and what you will be like as an employee? Why have you chosen to apply for employment with this particular company? What job are you specifically seeking? What makes you feel that your education or past experience relates to that job? How to Sell Yourself Individualizing Your Letter Addressing a Specific Person Catching Your Readers Attention First Paragraph Tips Highlighting Your Qualifications Other Tips Individualizing Your Letter Give your readers some insight into you as an individual. In the example below the writer chose to describe particular experiences and skills that could not be generalized to most other recent graduates. Draft your letter to show how your individual qualities can contribute to the organization. This is your letter, so avoid simply copying the form and style of other letters youve seen. Instead, strive to make your letter represent your individuality and your capabilities. Addressing a Specific Person Preferably, the person you write to should be the individual doing the hiring for the position youre seeking. Look for this persons name in company publications found at the University Placement Service, the Krannert Business Library, or the Reserve Desk in the Undergraduate Library. If the name is unavailable in these places, phone the organization and ask for the persons name or at least the name of the personnel manager. Catching Your Readers Attention Your introduct