Cover Letter(求職信)對於現今的求職者來說,或許是個有點陌生的名詞,很多人從未寫過Cover Letter 但已在業界工作多年,更有人認為Cover Letter 是個可有可無的存在。雖然說很少會有雇主因為一個人沒有寫Cover Letter,或是Cover Letter 很糟糕而不予錄用,但CoverLetter 的重要性可能遠遠超過了你的想像。
Cover Letter 就像是履歷表的前導車,就像我們得因應不同的工作微調修改Resume 一樣,每份工作所搭配的Cover Letter 也需要有所調整。一封好的Cover Letter 不僅會幫助凸顯出你的特色,更有可能補足履歷表上的不足,並表現出你對應徵公司的了解。找工作的最終目的就是把自己推銷出去,想從眾多競爭對手中脫穎而出,你必須要讓對方想了解你!
Cover Letter 撰寫規則
開頭:目標明確
第一段:告知目的
第二段:相關經驗
結尾:產生行動
開頭:目標明確!
如果知道履歷表寄發的對象是誰,請直接以姓名稱呼。其實很多時候打個電話去預備應徵的公司詢問一下,大多都可以要到HR 人員的基本稱呼。如果真的不知道的話,就以Dear Human Resources Manager 等方式稱呼吧!
【範例】
Dear Mr. Cheng,
To Whom it may concern,
Dear Human Resources Manager,
■ 第 1 段:清楚告知目的
開宗明義地告訴對方你要應徵的是什麼工作,告知你是從哪裡得知這份工作的資訊。首段的重點,在於溝通出為什麼你要寫這封求職信,以及對方為什麼要在意你的求職信。
【 範 例】
I am writing in response to your opening for the position of Bilingual Tutor position at No Child Left Behind Program in San Francisco Centers posted on Craig’s List. The opportunity to teach and inspire students within your school is an exciting prospect that I feel qualified for and fully able to undertake.
■ 第 2 段:相關經驗
告訴對方為什麼你適合這份工作,把履歷表中有提到的工作技能跟經驗,精簡地在這個區塊中呈現。同時要告訴對方為什麼要選你進他們的公司,為什麼你是這份工作的最佳人選。這個段落的最大目的,就是讓對方發現你多方面符合他們對新進員工的預期,因為你早已具備此職務的各項工作技能(這邊如果發現字數過多,可以拆成兩段寫,方便閱讀)。
【範例】
I’m a certified Teacher of English to Speakers of Other language, and graduated from XXX University in 2014. I have teaching experience with multi-lingual groups of students at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. I am well qualified and would be an asset to the school because of my experience working for XXX School and OOO International Language Center. I am trained to teach Children,Business English, English for Specific Purposes,Exam English, and both content and task-based learning materials. I enjoy teaching students and would love to help them to build up their confidence.In addition, I have artistic and computer skills that will be an asset when developing class projects.
■ 結尾:產生行動
前面該講的東西都講完了,最後只需要簡單的感謝對方花時間閱讀你的求職信與履歷表,告知適合面試的時間點,給對方一個聯絡你的動力。最後別忘了署名,並留下相關的聯絡方式。
【範例】
I have attached my resume for your review. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I will be available to meet with you for an interview any time during the week. Thank you for your time and consideration. I would like to talk with you in the near future.
Sincerely,
Elaine Lu
Elaine.lu@xxx.com
+886 912345678
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