求職信的10個注意事項
Your cover letter is the first thing employers see when they open your materials. Avoid these 10 mistakes, and make your first impression a good and lasting one.
求職信是僱主打開資料首先看到的東西。避免這10項錯誤，給你的僱主留下長期美好的第一印象。
Mistake 1: Overusing 'I'
Your cover letter is not your autobiography. The focus should be on how you meet an employer's needs, not on your life story. Avoid the perception of being self-centered by minimizing your use of the word "I," especially at the beginning of your sentences.
錯誤1 過度使用“我”
你的求職信不是你的自傳。重點是你如何滿足一個僱主的需求，而不是你的生活故事。通過減少“我”的使用避免自我爲中心的觀念，尤其是在句子的開頭。
Mistake 2: Using a Weak Opening
When writing a cover letter, job seekers frequently struggle with how to begin. This often results in a feeble introduction lacking punch and failing to grab the reader's interest.
錯誤2 使用無力的開頭
寫求職信的時候，求職者經常爲如何開頭而感到頭痛。這經常導致一封沒有影響力的簡介，缺乏力度又不能吸引讀者的興趣。
Mistake 3: Omitting Your Top Selling Points
A cover letter is a sales letter that sells you as a candidate. Just like the resume, it should be compelling and give the main reasons you should be called for an interview. Winning cover letter tips include emphasizing your top accomplishments or creating subheadings culled from the job posting. For example:
Your Ad Specifies: The need for a strong computer background.
I Offer: Proficiency in all MS Office applications with additional expertise in Web site development and design.
錯誤3省略你的最高賣點
求職信是一封推銷你應聘一個職位的推銷信。它必須引人注目，給出讓你面試的主要原因。成功的求職信要點包括強調你的最高成就，或者從招聘中創造副標題。例如：
你的廣告強調：需要精通電腦知識
我提供：精通所有辦公軟件，對網站的開發和設計有專業知識。
Mistake 4: Making It Too Long
If your cover letter exceeds one page, you may be putting readers to sleep. A great cover letter is concise but compelling, and respects the reader's time.
錯誤4寫得太長
如果你的求職信超過一頁，讀者就會昏昏欲睡。一封好的求職信必須簡明又引人注意，並且尊重讀者的時間。
Mistake 5: Repeating Your Resume Word for Word
Your cover letter shouldn't regurgitate what's on your resume. Reword your cover letter statements to avoid dulling your resume's impact. Consider using the letter to tell a brief story, such as "My Toughest Sale" or "My Biggest Technical Challenge."
錯誤5逐字重複你的簡歷
求職信不該重複簡歷上的內容。改寫求職信中對簡歷的陳述，避免消極的影響。考慮利用求職信說明一個簡要的故事，如 “我最艱難的銷售生涯” 或“我經歷最大的技術挑戰”。
(恆星英語學習網原創內容,轉載請註明出處!)Mistake 6: Being Vague
If you're replying to an advertised opening, reference the specific job title in your cover letter. The person reading your letter may be reviewing hundreds of letters for dozens of different jobs. Make sure all the content in your letter supports how you will meet the employer's specific needs.
錯誤6模糊不清
如果你回覆一個廣告職位，在求職信中引用特定的職稱。看你求職信的人可能看了許多應聘不同職位的求職信。確保求職信的所有內容都支持說明你如何滿足僱主的具體需求。
Mistake 7: Forgetting to Customize
If you're applying to a number of similar positions, chances are you're tweaking one letter and using it for multiple openings. That's fine, as long as you customize each letter. Don't forget to update the company, job and contact information -- if Mr. Jones is addressed as Mrs. Smith, he won't be impressed.
錯誤7 忘記定製
如果你應聘許多類似的職位，你很有可能對一封求職信稍作調整應用到各個職位中去。只要你爲每個職位量身定做一封求職信，那就沒問題。不要忘記更新公司、工作和聯繫信息——如果瓊斯先生被稱爲史密斯太太，那麼他不會對你留下印象。
Mistake 8: Ending on a Passive Note
When possible, put your future in your own hands with a promise to follow up. Instead of asking readers to call you, try a statement like this: I will follow up with you in a few days to answer any preliminary questions you may have. In the meantime, you may reach me at (555) 555-5555.
錯誤8 用被動的提示結尾
如果可以，下定決心堅持實現理想，讓未來掌握在自己手上。不是要求僱主打電話給你，而是試着這樣說：我會在最近幾天跟你保持聯繫回答你的任何初步問題。期間，你可以打這個電話跟我聯繫(555) 555-5555。
Mistake 9: Being Rude
Your cover letter should thank the reader for his time and consideration.
錯誤9 粗魯
求職信應該感謝僱主的時間安排和考慮。
Mistake 10: Forgetting to Sign the Letter
It is proper business etiquette (and shows attention to detail) to sign your letter. However, if you are sending your cover letter and resume via email or the Web, a signature isn't necessary.
錯誤10 忘記簽名
簽名是正確商務禮儀（並吸引對細節的關注）。然而，如果你是通過郵件或網站發送你的求職信，就不需要簽名。
(恆星英語學習網原創內容,轉載請註明出處!)
