Write a cover letter for an English job application

Author: Lin Xueming
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: With the continuous development of China's market economy and the ever-expanding economic and trade exchanges, China's personnel system has undergone fundamental changes. The job selection methods for college and university graduates have gradually shifted from the former state allocation to independent job choice and mutual selection. Entering the 21st century, China's accession to the WTO and the increased investment by foreign-funded enterprises in China have intensified this market economy wave. In this context, how college and university graduates can face society for job hunting and career selection, and how to improve their success rate in job applications, have become the pressing needs of job seekers. Especially when applying for jobs in joint ventures, foreign-funded enterprises, or wholly-owned companies, the first challenge is whether one possesses strong English job application writing skills. The ability to genuinely and fully demonstrate one's talents, knowledge, academic background, and strengths through job letters can give a competitive edge in the job market, increasing the chances of securing an ideal job. Therefore, it is crucial and urgent for college and university graduates to master English job application writing and apply it practically.
The purpose of writing this book is to provide job seekers with simple and easy-to-learn knowledge of English job application writing, enabling them to imitate, practice, and reinforce the methods described in the book. This way, they can master the format, methods, steps, and key points of English job application writing in a relatively short time. The book elaborates in detail on the writing methods, format requirements, and layout design of English job letters and resumes. It also includes a certain amount of content on the writing of English autobiographies and recommendation letters. Through numerous concrete examples, the book introduces the basic principles of English job application writing for reference during practice. The English writing examples listed in the book are presented in both Chinese and English, facilitating readers' learning and mastery. Additionally, the book includes Chinese-English explanations of English punctuation usage, as well as specialized vocabulary, verbs, phrases, and expressions related to English writing, for readers to use during their writing. This book can also serve as a training textbook for college and university graduates in English job application writing.