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After-writing-main,Writing Practice,1. An Introduction,2. An Example,3. Some Useful Expressions,4. Homework,5.,practice,After-writing-1,An Introduction,Letters of Application,The purpose of this letter is to get the employer to read your r,sum,and invite you for an interview. Use this type of letter to respond to job advertisements and vacancy announcements. Your approach here is to show that your qualifications fit the employers requirements for the position. Analyze the position description carefully and pick out key phrases. Try to match your letter point by point to the requirements by emphasizing key parts of your rsum.,The principal parts are: the heading, date line, inside address, salutation, body, complimentary closing, and signature line. In addition to these basic components, there are several other elements that may be added to the letter depending upon its content: A subject line, announcing the purpose of the letter, precedes the salutation. Any material enclosed with the letter is indicated by typing Enclosure(s), followed by the number of such enclosures in parentheses. There may also be a special notation such as CONFIDENTIAL (always capitalized) on the envelope.,After-writing-2.1,An Example,Dear Sir,，,In reply to your advertisement in todays newspaper regarding a vacancy in your office, I wish to apply for the position of senior clerk, which you have specified.,I feel confident that I can meet your special requirements indicating that the candidate must have a high command of English, for I graduated from the English Language Department of _ University three years ago.,In addition to my study of English while in the University, I have worked for three years as a secretary in the firm of ABC Trading Co. Ltd.,After-writing-2.2,An Example,The main reason for changing my employment is to gain more experience with a superior trading company like yours. I believe that my education and experience will prove useful for work in your office.,I am enclosing my personal history, certificate of graduation and letter of recommendation from the president of the University. I shall be obliged if you will give me a personal interview at your convenience.,Very truly yours,Teresa,After-writing-3.1,Some Useful Expressions,Beginnings,In reply to your advertisement in todays (newspaper), I,respectfully offer my services for the situation.,2) With reference to your advertisement in (newspaper) of May 2 for a clerk, I offer myself for the post.,3) Learning from Mr. S.P. Chen that you are looking for a sales manager, I should like to apply for the position.,Introducing oneself,1) For the past three years, I have been in the office of the Brothers Trading Co., where I have been and still am an accountant.,2) I have been in the business for the last ten years, and worked as the superintendent in the personnel department.,3) I am 25 years of age, and have had two years experience in my present post, which I am leaving to better myself.,After-writing-3.2,Personal Details,Some Useful Expressions,About personal ability,1) Being well acquainted with office works, I could make myself generally useful, should there be any opportunity of your requiring my services.,2) I have been at the City Commercial College, where I have acquired knowledge of English, mathematics and elementary business practice.,Reasons for leaving,1) My reason for leaving my present employment is that I am desirous of getting broader experience in trading.,2) I am desirous of leaving the employment in order to improve my position and have more responsibility.,3) Unfortunately I have had to leave my position, as my employers have been forced to liquidate their business due to the worldwide economic adversity.,After-writing-3.3,Education,Some Useful Expressions,About salary,1) I should require a commencing salary of 9,600 dollars a month, plus 1% commission on all sales.,2) As regards salary, I leave it to you to decide after experience of my capacity.,About enclosure,1) You will find enclosed an outline of my education and business training and copies of two letters of recommendation.,2) Enclosed please find a r,sum,and a photo.,Ending,1) I should be glad to have a personal interview and can furnish references if desired.,2) Should you think favorably of my application, please kindly grant me an interview.,After-writing-4.1,Homework,Drawing on the dialogue you have just had and the rsum,you composed not long ago, write a letter applying for a job,that someone has told you about in the following format.,Format,(Your address),(Date),The addressee,(His or her address),After-writing-4.2,Dear Sir,Re: APPLICATION FOR (THE POST),.( Beginning of the letter),.(Introducing yourself),.(About your personal ability),.(About the enclosure and other),.(Ending),Yours faithfully,_(Signature),Homework,After-writing-4.3,2) The titles of common positions,Homework,Accountant,会计员，会计师,Foreman,领班，组长,Administration Assistant,行政助理,General Manager,总经理,Administrator,行政主管,Marketing,Executive,市场部主任,Architect,建筑师,Marketing Manager,市场部经理,Assistant Manager,副经理,Mechanical Engineer,机械工程师,Assistant Production Manager,副厂长,Merchandiser,买手（商人）,After-writing-4.4,Homework,Business Manager,业务经理,Office Assistant,写字楼助理（办事员）,Cashier,出纳员,Plant Manager,厂长,Chief Accountant,总会计主任,Practice Nurse,见习护士,Chief Engineer,总工程师,Production Manager,厂长,Civil Engineer,土木工程师,Quality Controller,品质控制员（质量检查员）,Clerk,文员（文书）,Electrical Engineer,电气工程师,Director,董事,Executive Director,行政董事,After-writing-4.5,Homework,3) Sample,Rm. 316, New College Dormitory,Xuanwu University, 2270 Zhongshan Road,Nanjing, Jiangsu, 212000,Tel: (025) 9709399,Email: hqin,August 25, 2002,Dr. Guoliang Li,Director of the Human Resources Office,Shanghai Star,20F, Huaihai Building,200 Huaihai Road (Middle),Shanghai 200021,After-writing-4.6,Homework,Dear Sir,，,Re: APPLICATION FOR SENIOR CLERK,In reply to your advertisement in todays newspaper regarding a vacancy in the Public Relations Section of your company, I wish to apply for the position of senior clerk, which you have specified.,I feel confident that I can meet your special requirements indicating that the candidate must have a good command of English, for I graduated from the English Language Department of _ University three years ago. At college, English, Reporting Public Affairs, Advertising and Public Relations have been my favorite subjects.,In addition to my study of English while in the University, I have worked for three years as a secretary in the firm of ABC Trading Co. Ltd. I would like to utilize my interests and training to the fullest through working with a company as well-known as your own.,After-writing-4.7,Homework,The main reason for changing my employment is to gain more experience with a superior multinational company like yours. I believe that my education and experience will prove useful for work in your office.,I am enclosing my personal history, certificate of graduation and letter of recommendation from the president of the University,.,I shall be obliged if you will give me a personal interview at your convenience.,Sincerely,(signature),Hong Qin,
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