通过你的求职信脱颖而出
A cover letter is your opportunity to demonstrate to an employer your fit and enthusiasm for the role. 只需花时间写一封量身定制的求职信, 你在向雇主表明你是一个热切的求职者. A well-written cover letter will show the employer how your experience and skills connect with the job description.
要点
- 为职位量身定制求职信. Each cover letter should be tailored to the position and organization to which you are sending it. Keep in mind that the cover letter is often a prospective employer’s first impression of you.
- 是明确的. Your cover letters should clearly and succinctly connect 2-3 of your key qualifications to the job description.
- 展示,而不仅仅是讲述. Use specific examples to show the employer how you gained each qualification.
- 保持简短. Your cover letter should be no longer than one page and should include your contact information at the top, 的日期, 以及组织的地址.
- 校对. 校对 your letter multiple times to make sure there are no typos and that details such as the organization name and position title are correct. Have your cover letter reviewed by 1-2 others for both content feedback and another layer of proofreading.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, can be used to enhance your cover letter. 阅读我们的 最佳实践 在你的申请材料中适当地利用人工智能.
如何写一封强有力的求职信
Though each cover letter should be tailored to the position and organization to which you are sending it, 每封信都包含相同的成分. The goal is to motivate the reader to invite you for an interview and the best way to do that is to write a unique letter that focuses on that specific position and organization. 也就是说,您可能能够跨字母重用示例.
按照下面的步骤来写一封强有力的求职信. 使用此工作表 帮助你计划和发展你的简历内容.
Reviewing and gaining a strong understanding of the job description will help you write a tailored cover letter. Highlight the key skills or qualifications they are seeking that align with your strengths. 问问你自己:
- 这个职位需要什么技能和资格?
- 职位描述中是否有关键短语, 组织的使命, 或者公司的其他材料似乎反复出现?
Choose 2-3 of those skills or qualifications to highlight in your cover letter.
因为这是一封职业化的信, 邮件头应该包括你的电子游戏软件, 你发送或提交信件的日期, 以及收件人的地址块. You may cut and paste the header from your resume to make it look like a personalized letterhead.
在理想的情况下, 你可以在信上写上招聘经理的名字, 但是如果你不能得到一个具体的名字, 你可以写“亲爱的招聘经理”. 因为这是一封正式的商务信函, 你通常会在收信人的头衔和姓氏(如.g. “亲爱的博士. 布朗”)
- 如果你知道他的名字,但不确定他的性别或代词, we recommend that you include both the first name and the last name in your greeting without a title that reveals gender. (e.g. “亲爱的帕特·布朗”)
- 即使你知道收信人的名字和性别, 仔细考虑你使用的标题. 如果这个人有M.D. 或Ph值.D.,你应该把你的信寄给“博士”. 姓.”
- 当你给女性雇主写求职信时,使用“女士”这个头衔.,这是一种笼统的称谓,并不表示婚姻状况.
The introductory paragraph sets the tone for the letter and should cover the following:
- Explain why you are writing and how you heard about the opening (if applicable). 提到职位的名字. If you have a personal connection to the organization, mention that person’s name.
- In 1-2 sentences, demonstrate your knowledge of the organization and why you want to work there. Based on your research, what is something unique about this organization that appeals to you?
- Convey your excitement and genuine interest in the organization and the opportunity to work for them.
- Briefly explain why you are a good match—the skills/experiences you bring that you will elaborate on in the next couple paragraphs.
Your body paragraphs will cover the 2-3 skills or qualifications you identified in step 1. 这是你将花费最多时间创造内容的地方.
使用简历中的例子(不要逐字重复), 讲述一个最能让你胜任这个职位的经历. 通过这一内容,并通过使用关键词从职位描述, 读者可以想象你的工作风格, 技能, 他们在工作场所的性格可能是什么样的.
这里的关键是直接把你的技能和经验与职位联系起来. 你为读者建立的联系越多, the less work they will have to do to see that you are a good fit for the role.
The closing paragraph is the simplest to write and consists of "call to action" language. 段落的开头, re状态 in one sentence your enthusiasm for the role and how you can add value to their organization. 然后写下你的行动号召:
- 分享他们如何联系你(电子邮件,电话等).)
- 礼貌地要求面试
- 感谢雇主抽出时间
- 让他们知道你可以参考附上的简历
最后一段之后是结尾的称呼, 经常使用“Sincerely”或“Regards”这样的短语. 在信上签上你的全名.
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资源
求职信的格式
您的街道地址
城市,州,邮政编码
日期
人的名字,头衔
公司/组织
街道地址
城市,州,邮政编码
亲爱的______:
Introduction: Explain why you are writing and how you heard about the opening (if applicable). 提到职位的名字. If you have a personal connection to the organization, mention that person’s name. In 1-2 sentences, demonstrate your knowledge of the organization and why you want to work there. Based on your research, what is something unique about this organization that appeals to you? Convey your excitement and genuine interest in the organization and the opportunity to work for them. Briefly explain why you are a good match—the skills/experiences you bring that you will elaborate on in the next couple paragraphs.
2-3 Body Paragraphs: Cover the 2-3 skills or qualifications you identified from the job description. 这是你将花费最多时间创造内容的地方. 使用简历中的例子(不要逐字重复), 讲述一个最能让你胜任这个职位的经历.
Closing: Re状态 in one sentence your enthusiasm for the role and how you can add value to their organization. 然后写下你的行动呼吁(分享他们如何联系你), 礼貌地要求面试, 感谢雇主抽出时间, 请他们参考你附上的简历.)
真诚地,
你的名字
附件/附件
职业领域求职信技巧
如果你的简历很有创意, your cover letter should also have a creative look consistent with your resume. Consider using the same heading as your resume and the same fonts and colors.
在申请联邦政府的职位时, 状态, 或者地方政府, make sure that you research the government agencies for which you’re applying so that you can highlight your enthusiasm and commitment to the agency’s mission in your cover letter.
Similarly, if you’re applying to work with a representative (congressperson, 状态 senator, etc.), it is important to communicate your interest in and commitment to supporting the representative’s policy initiatives.
学校领导想知道为什么你很适合他们的学校. It may be that the mission 状态ment of the district resonates with your teaching philosophy or style; or you could focus on grade-level learning software or systems that you have experience with.
While your resume tells an employer what you have taught and what principles guide your practice, the cover letter offers a better opportunity for you to convey how you teach and how you interact with students in the classroom.
A narrative about a positive classroom experience can make for compelling reading! 一定要把重点放在对学生的积极影响上.