实用英语写作(practical english writing)4.ppt

The seven “Cs” you should bear in mind. 1. correctness 2. conciseness 3. clearness 4. completeness 5. concreteness 6. courtesy 7. consideration 英文求职信不同于一般的书信，它是正式文体，要求用词准确，力求客观详实，避免空洞夸张．行文谦恭有礼，语气沉着老练，既要表现出良好的自信心，又不能过于自夸狂傲，既要主动热情，有不能哀怜乞求．语体的典型特征：使用长句与独立结构及虚拟语气，如：might be, would like to ,it seems to me that ,etc. Common patterns: 1.In reply to your advertisement in today’s China Post for an account, I respectfully offer my services for the institution. 2.In answer to your advertisement in Xinmin Evening Post for the post of electrical technician, I would like to apply for it. 3.I have learned from XX of your vacancy for the department manager, and I am therefore writing to apply for the post. 4. I am writing to apply for the post/vacancy of accountant advertised in Changjiang Daily of July 15, 2006. 5.With reference to your advertisement in news- paper of May2 for a clerk, I offer myself for the post. 6. I should like to be considered for the post of personal manager at your company, which was advertised in the Wuhan Evening Post on May 18, 2006. 7. Being well acquainted with office work, I could make myself generally useful, should there be any opportunity of your requiring my services. 8. Since my graduation from the school two years ago, I have been employed in Hong Kong Hotel as a manager. 9. My resume shows my success in coordination a busy schedule of collegiate studies, part-time jobs, and extracurricular activities. The presidency of the students union at the university provides evidence of the trait which you require for the growth of your company. 10.I should require a salary of 2000 Yuan a month to begin with. 11. As regards , I leave it to you to decide after confirming experience of my capacity. 12. I am willing to serve on trial 试用）/probation for some months at a small salary. 13. Although it is difficult for me to determine what kind of salary level I can meet, I should consider 1000 Yuan a month appropriate. 14. My present job pays 15000 Yuan