北京大学计算机专业英语课件3.ppt

Cover Letter To attract the readers ATTENTION, the cover letter must look good and be easy to read. Use of standard sized paper, correct English, spelling, spacing, paragraphing, margins and above all, flawless typing is a must. Header – SHOULD MATCH YOUR RéSUMé EXACTLY!! - 3 or 4 spaces as necessary Date- 3 or 4 spaces as necessary (Ms. or Mr.) Name of the person in the adPersonnel ManagerName of CompanyCompany AddressCity, State, Zip Dear (Ms. or Mr.) Name of person: Your opening paragraph should arouse interest on the part of the reader. Tell the employer why you are writing the letter. Do not say in the first paragraph that you are looking for a job. Give information to show your specific interest in the company. Cover Letter – Setup Your middle paragraph(s) should create desire. Give details of your background that will show the reader why he/she should consider you as a candidate. Be as specific as possible about the kind of a job you want. Dont make the reader try to guess what job interests you. Refer the reader to your general qualifications on your enclosed resume or other material. Use as much space as you need to tell your story but keep it brief and to the point. Cover Letter – Setup In your closing paragraph you ask for action. Ask for an appointment suggesting a time when you will contact the individual. You may now list your dates of availability. Sincerely Yours, Signature - [After you print the letter, use your handwriting to sign the letter here] Type your name here Cover Letter – Setup Résumé Writing YOUR ASSIGNMENT a résumé and cover letter Due Week 5 (this is week 3) REQUIREMENTS: You MUST include a job advertisement that you are answering Cover letter and résumé MUST be typed as if they were being sent to a company (i.e., NOT double-spaced) Search for EXAMPLES of a cover letter and résumé on the web; HOWEVER, do NOT simply cop