英文简历写作指南
Writing a Cover Letter
寄简历的同时应附上求职信，说明自己对该职位的兴趣，能力和资格。此外。如果同时有许多人竞争这个职位的话，一封有效的求职信可以为你增色不少，而且你还可借以表明自己对该公司及职位的重视。
表明对某特定职位的兴趣
Express interest in a particular position
突显自己的能力及资格
Cite your qualifications
说明自己的联络方式
Provide contact information
enc.即enclosures，是“(信函中的)附件”的意思。表示此信另有附件。在此信中附件指的则是简历。
求职信范例
THOMAS A. HANKS
27 COURT STREET EUGENE, OREGON[X1] 97451(541)555-8911[X2] thomas@pcmail.com[X3]
May l2，2004[X4]
Mr.James Cage Personnel Manager[X5]
Superior Shopping Inc 22 West Road Portland，Oregon 97201
[X6] Dear Mr.Cage：
I am interested in applying[X7] for the position of marketing manager, as advertised in the Oregon TimesonMay8.
(第一段凸显自己对该职位的强烈兴趣)
I have been employed as a marketing manager for more than three years and I am responsible for a department of l6 people.After I graduated from Portland University l worked as an independent marketing consultant[X8] and gained experience creating innovative campaigns.I am very experienced in managing a team and working in a collaborative environment.I am also an expert user of computer software，including office applications and graphic-design software.
(第二段 彰显自己的技能——要适合这个职位的，不要过于夸张)
I Can come in for an interview at your earliest convenience.I may be reached by e-mail at thomas@pcmail.com or by phone(541)555-8911.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,[X9]
Thomas A. Hanks
Enc.：resume
重点练习：
请大家现场根据以上所讲的内容，自述一遍。
重点讲解
①I am interested in applying for the position of marketing manager, as advertised in the Oregon Times on May 8.
我对贵公司于五月八日在《俄勒冈时报》刊登的营销经理一职有兴趣。
be interested + in… 对……有兴趣
·Ben is very interested in international trade.
本对国际贸易有兴趣。
be advertised in…在……刊登
·Andrea's restaurant was advertised in the local newspaper to attract more customers.
安德里亚的餐厅在当地报纸上刊登广告以吸引更多的顾客。
②I have been employed as a marketing manager for more than three years…
我当了三年多的销售经理……
be employed + as...担任;受雇为......
注意：employ是“雇用”的意思。在这里用现在完成被动式have been employed + as表示从过去到现在受雇为(某职位)的经验。此外.也可以说have worked as…表示担任(某职位)的经历。
·Wallace has been employed as an accountant for two years.
华菜士有两年的会计工作经验。
3I am very experienced in managing a team and working in a collaborative environment.
对于管理部门及增进团队合作方面.我都很有经验。
be experienced + in/at...在...肴经验
注意：也可以用be good at +N, V-ing或be proficient in表示擅长或精通于(某事或某个领域)。
·Dr.Sherwin is very experienced at managing investments.
舍温博士对于投资管理很有经验。
·Sarah is good at designing Web pages.
莎垃檀长设计网页。
Self introductions
Talking about yourself 介绍自己
Vocabulary
1 spreadsheet 表格
2 impressive 令人印象深刻的
3 refreshing 令人耳目一新的
4 exaggerate 夸张，夸大
5 mislead 误导
Becker: So, your Resume says you’ve worked at a number of companies.
Sam: Yes, and in my last job, I worked for DigiSky, so I know a little bit about the high-tech industry.
Becker: That’s good. How are your computer skills?
Sam: Excellent! I won the Gamer’s Award ,and nobody can beat me at Kung Fu Battle……
Becker: I mean for the office.
Sam: {Embarrassed} Oh, uh,pretty good. I’m proficient in[X10] word processing, creating spread-sheets, and setting up data-bases, and I have experience making Web Page.
Becker: Impressive. How would you describe yourself?
Sam: I am hard-working and organized, and I work well with others.[X11]
Becker: Where do you picture yourself in five years?[X12]
Sam: I want to be in a senior sales position with a high-tech company.
Becker：And do you have any experience in sales?
Sam: Actually, I don’t. But I believe my personality and ability to learn fast will enable me to become a good sales rep.
Becker: I appreciate your honesty. It’s really quite refreshing. Some interviewees tend to exaggerate.
Sam: I prefer to be truthful. No one likes to be misled, including potential customers.
[X1]详细地址
Address
[X2]Contact information
[X3]Email Address
[X4]Time
[X5]对方的称谓
[X6]公司名称和地址
[X7]Be interested in doing sth. 喜欢做某事
[X8]市场顾问
[X9]相当于中文里的“此致，敬礼”
[X10]精通
[X11]我工作勤奋，有组织性，而且和同事相处的很好。
[X12]你未来五年的计划是什么?
