Todays quotation,Dont put off till tomorrow what may be done today. 今日事今日毕.,Letter of Application,(1) Letters of application (to a university or a community for further study or scholarship, help etc.) (申请信) (2) Letters of application (for a job) (求职信),Application Letter for further study,Dear Sir/Madam, I am an undergraduate student at Northeast China University of Engineering, Shenyang, China. I wish to go to the United States for advanced studies in my major-computer science. By next summer, I shall have graduated. Therefore, I am now beginning to gather information about American universities with reference to the possibility of a scholarship. I understand most American universities offer various kinds of scholarships, but I am not sure which one I should apply to. For reasons you understand I hope to apply to one in a locality where living expenses are comparatively low. That is why I write to you, requesting your kindness in supplying me as much information as lies within your knowledge. I hope you will kindly do what you can and give me a reply at your earliest convenience. Yours faithfully, Hu Zhonggang,Letter of application (for a job),Your letter of application for a job may determine whether or not you will be employed, therefore it must be written to help you make the best possible impression. The letter is successful if an interview is granted.,Question to ponder: What points do we need to include in an application letter for a job?,1. Refer to the position applied for and explain the reason for wanting it (tell how you learned about the position- through a newspaper advertisement, an agency, or a friend). 2. Supply information on yourself. This should mostly include: 1) personal background, 2) education, 3) academic qualifications, 4) work experience, 5) additional information about personal skills and specific training.,3 points covered in a letter of job application,3. At the end of the letter, ask for an interview at the prospective employers convenience and state clearly the time or date at which you are available and how you can be reached. You may also mention your expected salary in a negotiable manner.,5 noteworthy points,1. State those experiences and qualifications that qualify you for the job clearly and keep your information positive. Try to sell yourself without actually bragging. 2. Do not talk about your lack of experience. If you are a new graduate who has no work experience, perhaps you can recall your extra-curricular activities to see if any of these relates to the job you are applying for. Even if there is no relevant job experience, you may consider highlighting your personality or character in a way that makes you suitable for the job applied for.,3. Do not say you need the job badly (even if you do). 4. If you already have a job and want to leave it, do not say that you are unhappy in your present job because this may give the impression that you are a chronic complainer. 5. And do not try to flatter prospective employers by stating that you think their company is wonderful or better than any other company.,Sample writing,中国四达国际经济技术合作公司诚聘文秘一员，要求如下： 年龄20-30岁，大专以上学历 流利的英语听说能力 熟练的计算机操作能力 良好的沟通与协调能力 有外企工作经验者优先 应聘者请将简历，联系方式以及待遇要求寄至：上海市淮海中路8560号缆盛大厦人力资源部.,Sample letter,Dear Sir or Madam, I learned from Beijing Youth Daily Oct. 2 that your company is offering a position for a secretary, and its a great pleasure for me to write to explore the possibility of seeking the job. I graduated two years ago from Beijing University of Technology, and obtained a bachelors degree in the field of business management. During my stay in the university my major courses includes macro-economics, business communication skills, marketing and computer applications. I was especially fond of the communication skills which enables me to deal with people and things around well.,Upon graduation, I engaged with HP China Branch as an assistant to the head of Marketing Department. My responsibilities consisted of carrying out market surveys, writing report and organizing meetings within the department. This two-year experience has helped me a lot in many ways. In particular, I become increasingly aware of the importance of co-ordination and co-operation among co-workers. I also believe the experiences will qualify me for the current vacancy in your company.,I passed both CET-4 and CET-6 with high marks. My spoken English is also fluent enough to organize meetings in English, which was actually my routine work in HP. Most of my market reports were written in English, as my former boss is a native English speaker. I enclose herein my resume and some relevant documents as required. And if you need any further information on me, please refer to Mr. Johnson, my ex-colleague, who is available at 021-66688888.,I appreciate your sincere consideration of me, and am looking forward to an early interview with you. Sincerely yours, Wang Peng,In answer to your advertisement in for the post of , I would like t