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nullUnit 3 Job InterviewUnit 3 Job InterviewText A Get the Job You Want Letters of Application Letters of ApplicationPurpose 1: to get the employer to read your résumé and invite you for an interview. Purpose 2: to respond to job advertisements and vacancy announcements. Approach 1: to show that your qualifications fit the employer’s requirements for the position. Approach 2: analyze the position description carefully and pick out key phrases. nullApproach 3: try to match your letter point by point to the requirements by emphasizing key parts of your résumé. The principal parts are: Heading Date line Inside address Salutation (信函中的称呼语) Body Complimentary (表示敬意的 ) closing Signature linenullIn addition to the 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 (在…之前) 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.GuidelinesGuidelinesAn application letter should always be addressed to a specific individual In the opening paragraph of the letter, you should clarify which specific job you want and how you learned about the job vacancy. The letter should go on to state, in summary fashion, why you want the job and why you qualify for it.nullEnd by requesting an interview. Provide a phone number so the employer can contact you quickly. If you can be reached only at certain times, specify them. Be concise. Generally speaking, and application letter shouldn’t be longer than one page. Avoid bragging or boasting. Call attention to your most impressive achievements relating to the job you are seeking, and let these achievements speak for themselves.An ExampleAn ExampleDear Ms Rickles， In reply to your advertisement in today’s 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 agonull 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, TeresaSome Useful ExpressionsSome Useful ExpressionsBeginnings: 1) In reply to your advertisement in today’s (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: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.About personal ability: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: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 (清算) their business due to the worldwide economic adversity.About salary: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 résumé and a photo.nullEnding: 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. WritingWritingWrite a letter applying for a job that someone has told you about in the following format. (Your address) (Date) The addressee (His or her address) nullDear 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) _______________(Name)RésuméRésuméMain structure of a résumé: Highlights or summary of you main achievements. Personal information. (Name, Sex, Date of birth, Health, Ethnicity, Qualification, Major, Hobbies, Address, Phone number, Email, etc.) Timeline of your educationnullCertificates Awards and Honors (University, Middle school, Primary school) Experiences and Social Practices Main course taken (Undergraduate courses, Postgraduate courses, PHD courses) Dissertations and Papers References WritingWritingCompose a résumé of your own according to the main points listed above. You may add and delete some of the headings according to your own situation. Up date your résumé once a while, keep every record of your own, it will become very helpful to you when you are actually hunting for a job.