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Your Name COVER LETTER EXAMPLE! Your Street Your CityResume: the language styleAs with every piece of advertising you must vary communication style and wording with the change of purpose and audience.you apply for a low level positionyou apply for a position in a conservative industry you expect average competition for the position you are adequately qualified for the positionIf you apply for a low-level position , avoid standing out because of your writing style. Shine because of your abilities – but don’t shine too bright, because you may sound overqualified.If you apply for a position in a conservative industry , you don’t want to break traditions and seem unfit for the system. You may demonstrate the more modern way of thinking in that industry but don’t demonstrate the most modern way of thought.If you expect average competition for the position , you want to stand out with your ability. If you are sufficiently qualified and express this clearly you will certainly get a chance for an interview.∙ you apply for a management or upper level position ∙ you apply for a position in marketing or sales∙ you expect strong competition for the position ∙ you are adequately qualified for the positionIf you apply for a management or upper level position you are required to demonstrate your communication abilities because the position calls for someone who can give instructions effectively and can correspond well with other department heads.If you apply for a position in marketing or sales you must demonstrate your sales abilities to a stronger degree, contrary to someone who applies for the position as administrator.If you expect strong competition for the position your application needs to stand out so that you get a chance to attend a personal interview. If you blossom in the shade nobody will pay attention to you… Nevertheless you need to be sufficiently qualified for the job!∙ you expect very strong competition for the job∙ your academic qualifications are weak If you expect very strong competition for the job you have no other choice: your application must stand out. Must sound different, must look different, must attract attention. Your main goal is getting the chance for a personal interview.If your academic qualifications are weak you have nothing to lose anyway. You must demonstrate your originality of thought and your salesmanship. Displaying your personality is key and successful demonstration of your features might give you a (small) chance for an interview.Think about it: Western high-level executives are seldom promoted from the ranks of theirown corporate organization; most of them are outsiders with marketing background. When you look at the professional background of many managers, you might be surprised to find out that many do not even have the formal education in the line of work they are managing. Most often high-level positions call for “generalists”, which means that many “specialists” see their career come to an end at middle management level.Resume: the layoutChinese resumes often have all information squeezed onto one page. Western resumes usually consist of two and sometimes three pages. If you are worried about lost pages, staple them together…Employers believe a well-structured layout points toward organized thinking, while sloppy layout points towards an unorganized mind.Cover page Data page FreestyleThe cover page informs the reader why you write:∙Ladies and Gentlemen is the standard way to address potential readers whose names you don’t know. Nevertheless, there are always possibilities to find out the name of potential recipients. If you are imaginative and persistent, you can call the switchboard of a company, the personnel department directly, or someone in the sales department. If you ask in an intelligent fashion, someone might give you the name of the person in charge. Eventually you must make several phone calls before you are successful. This in itself sets you apart from the rest of the crowd.∙Refer to the advertised position and name the source of the job advertisement.∙Create a connection between you and the company and demonstrate your confidence why you are suitable for the open position. Feature → benefit connection.∙You are waiting for a personal interview; tell the readers how they can reach you. Don’t use ifs’, maybes’ or could you would you, as this would signal lack of co nfidence.∙Thank your reader in advance for his attention and speedy reaction to your job application.∙Don’t forget to include your preferred mode of contact. I.e. phone number, e-mail address etc.The data page carries your personal information:∙Unless you apply for a position where your physical characteristics are important, don’t mention your height and weight. Don’t write you are healthy, its expected that you are…∙If you have an English name include it as well.∙When you state your birth date, include the place of birth as well. I.e. 10.10.60 Chengdu (Sichuan)∙If you are not married, you are single (not unmarried).∙When you write dates use one of the formats: 09-99 or 09/99 or Sep 99 etc. Use of September 1999 is unnecessary and takes too much space in tables.∙In your education and employment history include all relevant data as “blank” periods give rise to speculation.∙Your education background includes high school, college, university etc. If high school ended your education, include the primary school as filler.∙Your employment history should include at least two positions from your past. If you are at the beginning of your employment career include anything you did for money (even part time) as filler. Write about what you did in telegram style…∙Your special skills, hobbies or other skills help determining your suitability for the advertised job. Write about your language skills (Foreigners see Mandarin and Cantonese as separate languages)∙Mention your computer skills and name the software that you can use. Don’t just talk about Windows, name the programs, and be specific. Fill, fill, fill…∙If you have some (for the position) useful hobbies, interests or other skills. Name them!!! The freestyle page is the secret heart of your application because, with almost 100% certainty, no other applicant will make the effort to deliver such text without request. The format allows you to write nearly anything that you want your reader to know.With this text you separate yourself from the field in a very effective way and prepare yourself for the personal interview.Demonstrate your creativity and communication ability but limit each paragraph to five or six powerful sentences.“Who am I? - What can I do? - What do I want?” is actually pretty difficult t o answer, and the statements may sound funny if you are not careful.Therefore, after the headlines begin your writing as follows: I am aware that it is difficult to be objective about myself, but I want to try it because there are some things about me that you should know…∙Who am I? Tell the story what makes you → you… Histories, family, create connections… talk about your character. Do not write about your honesty or diligence, that is standard - nobody expects you admitting how dishonest you are!∙Don’t say for instance ”I’m a good team player”, say: ”Other people say about me that I am a good team player…” instead. Other people say, my supervisor says etc. has much more power than your own attempt to make yourself sound good. If you don’t know who you are, ask your mother, wife, husband or friend…∙What can I do? Create the connection between yourself and the company at which you apply for the position. Explain how well you worked in the past and relate this to the current job opening. Talk about your motivation…∙What do I want? Think about it. Describe your ambitions and how you imagine to progress in the new job. In what kind of environment do you work best? Describe what you expect from a good employer. What do you expect from a good supervisor. Whe re do you see yourself in the company structure in the future?。
