Unit 2 getting a job Task(2) 课件（21张）

课件21张PPT。 译林2003课标版

高三英语 模块十一
U2 Task(2)
Writing a covering letter
Skills building 3

Lead-inWhen you apply for a job, what aspects will be included in the covering letter? Read the following example of a covering letter and underline all the examples of the applicant’s qualifications, experience, skill and personal qualities. Qualifications:
2. Experience:
graduated from Jingnan University in 2008 with a diploma in Computer sciencehave been working as a software engineer for Hanyang Computers3. Skills:
4. Personal qualities:a team player and get along well with other people; work on my own; honest and hard-workinghave good fluency in English and have no problem communicating with English speakersI have some job-hunters here. Please find out their qualities.John is a construction
worker. He can work
very well with others.
He is a team player.
Talking about personal qualitiesThis girl likes to learn. She is always improving her knowledge and skills. She is willing to learn.She is a successful woman. She can work on her own without being told what to do. She is a self starter（做事主动的人）.Bill is an astronaut.
He always has strong
reasons for wanting
to do something. He
has the motivation to succeed.The bees are happy
to work hard. They
are hard-working.She is a film star.
She is always excited
and interested in what she does.
She is enthusiastic.They are famous hosts(主持人）. They find it easy to talk and listen to other people. They aregood at communicating with others.Talk about personal qualities:a team player willing to learn
a self-starter motivated hardworking
enthusiastic a good communicatorPara 1 your purpose and where you saw the advertisement
Para 2 study experience/working experience/achievement/ability
Para 3 personal qualities
Para 4 you are available for the interviewThe format of a covering letter Li Hua is a graduate from Foreign Studies University and would like to apply for an assistant position at company A when he read a job ad in the newspaper. The right side is a background information of Tom. Please help Tom write a covering letter.1.学业背景：国际关系硕士学 位和英语学士学位。英语和德语上均具有流利的听说读写能力 。深厚的国际关系知识素养。
2.技能:具有良好的电脑技能，并学习了第二外语德语。
3.经历：到过英国，法国，德国，澳大利亚和美国。也到过国内许多不同城市。
4.翻译学会会员，多次参与了诸如口译和商务谈判的活动。
1. Proficien(熟练的）in basic secretarial skills communication skills and writing.
2. Active and self-motivated; a good working attitude.
3. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Responsible for work assigned and
fulfillment.
5. Good command of English in both handwriting and oral communication. Job Requirements: Discussion What personal qualities are needed in such a kind of job?
What kind of study and life experience may prove Li Hua is suitable for this job? Typical sentences used in a CV1. I am writing in response to … /I saw your advertisement on the …
2. I believe I have the … you are looking for./I believe that I have the necessary … for the job.
3. I graduated from … with a degree in …
4. My CV is enclosed for your reference. I would be happy to .../I will appreciate it if you would give me an opportunity.1. You should link your qualifications, experience, skills and personal qualities to those mentioned in an Ad.
2. A CV should not be more than one page long.Sample of the covering letter Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing in response to your advertisement in the newspaper for an assistant in your corporation. I am confident that my dedication and skills will give you satisfaction.
I have just graduated from Foreign Studies University with a master degree in International studies and a bachelor degree in English. I am fluent in listening, speaking, reading and writing forms of both English and German. I also have in-depth knowledge of international relations. I feel confident that I can meet your requirements regarding an excellent command of two foreign languages and knowledge in computer skills. I am much traveled, and besides many cities in China, I have been to the UK, France, Germany, Australia and the USA.
Traveling not only helps me become independent and out-going, but also makes me more cooperative and creative in my work. I am a member of the Translators' Association and have participated in many of the activities held by the association, including interpreting and business negotiation.
If you feel that my CV deserves consideration, I would welcome an opportunity to talk to you about it in an interview.
Yours Sincerely,
Li Hua
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