cv + covering letter

JOB APPLICATION. JOB APPLICATION. Writing unit 1.Writing unit 1.

How long do employers spend on How long do employers spend on each application?each application?

For most of the companies, less than

one minuteper application.

Application/cover LetterApplication/cover LetterI. follow the ‘4S Rule’

- short- simple- succinct (=concise)- specific

II. include ‘competency statements’- should say what the candidate can DO-should show the results achieved clearly- should relate to the employer’s needs and be organized so as to show how the candidate’s qualifications can help to meet these needs.

Your AddressDate

The Employer Address

Dear Sir/Madam,Subject: -I’m applying for the Job of ---------

Opening Statement (Explain why you are writing) -This is with reference to-----

Middle paragraph/s – I am working with --------------(Match your qualification, experiences, and achievements with the primary tasks of the appointee. Make them interested in you!)

Penultimate paragraph – (Say why you are attracted by this employer and occupation.) I am at present interested in -----

Closing paragraph – (Leave the way open for further communication)

I look forward to hearing from you…Yours sincerely,

Your name

Name :Address :Contact Numbers :

Career (work) Objective :Education (degree, studies):Qualification(s) / Awards :Extra-Curricular Activities:

Position, Organization, Period, Statement of responsibilities (action verbs)Statement of achievement (showing results)

Work Experience : Position, Organization, Period, Statement of

responsibilities (use action words to show skills)Statement of achievement (showing results)

Hobbies and Interests:

Skills and other qualifications relevant to the employer and post :

References : (Ideally three referees, not relatives, to comment

on your ability, character, attitude to work, achievements)

Example :

Work experience: XXX University Student Union Newspaper

• Co-editor for dance / techno music

• Creative contributor.

• Developed relations with record companies

(e.g. arranging supply of sample CD’s to review).

• Developed critical appreciation of different musical styles.

Allen Yan (86)1338-1111-420   yhnasa@123.com  

EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS

Sep 2002---Present, Shanghai University, BE           Candidate for Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering degree (ME). Major academic courses highlights: Company Property Management; Marketing; Economics; English.Technology Communication; Information Management System; Modern Fabrication System.May 2006,  Certified Public Accounting Training (CPA)

OCCUPATION –work experienceDec 2005----present,  ITT Flygt Investment. China Application Engineer, Sales & Marketing  Application support and industry projects tracing to sales office to achieve the sales budget and new industry market application research.  Pay suitable visits to end users and DI for seminars and technical presentations with salesperson or distributors while collect marketing information and competitor information analysis.July 2005-Sep 2005,Intel Products Co., Shanghai, China                    CPU Assembly Engineer (Internship) Analyzed the yield ratio trend, documented and solved the current problems.Participated in the training of marketing, business process modeling and analysis at Intel University.

AWARDS 2003-2004, Second-Class Scholarship for Excellent Students of Shanghai University. 2004-2005, the Imagine Ambassador of Shanghai Tennis Popularization.

INTERESTS English Ability: Band 6 and the intermediate test of interpretation. Germany Ability: 600 hours of German in TongJi University.Computer Skills: National Computer Lever 3rd Certificate. Professional Certificate of Assistant Information Officer (AIO).C++, VBA, Provision, JMP, AutoCAD, 3Dsmax, Photoshop. Personal Interests: Basketball (Skills); skating (Speed); English ; Snooker REFERENCES Prof. Higgins, Lancaster Univ. Ms. A. Oliveira. Director at Business Shanghai Institute

The DO’sThe DO’swrite the cv. yourselfmake it error freemake it look goodstress your accomplishmentsbe brief and specific be honestkeep it lively - use action words (e.g.

organized, participated, handled..etc)address to the right person

The DON’TsThe DON’Ts

Incomplete Information Poor layoutToo fancy/complicatedIncorrect dates (e.g. date of birth, year of

graduation)Invented, exaggerated information

QUESTIONS ?QUESTIONS ?

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