2020-04-03
大家CV寫得多,Cover Letter又應該怎樣寫?一般而言,Cover Letter只是撰寫自己申請什麼職位、於哪所大學畢業、相關工作經驗等,HR每天面對著千篇一律的求職信,求職者怎樣寫才能夠讓HR眼前一亮呢?不如參考一下這10種方法,為自己的求職信加分。
延伸閱讀︰【求職攻略】入門職位要求兩年經驗 未達標者應該申請嗎?
求職信10個加分位
1. 展現你的個性
除了CV上列出的工作經驗,求職者的性格也十分重要,在面試前,你可以藉着簡單描述自己的性格,讓僱主對你加深印象。
範例:I would describe myself as a cheerful person. My friends sometimes ask me how I can be so positive and energetic. I am proud of my efforts to pursue my dream of being a reporter. I had an interest in media since I was a little boy…
2. 對公司的興趣
撰寫時,嘗試從僱主的角度出發,對方也會想了解你選擇這間公司的原因。在求職信中最好描述你有了解公司的發展,欣賞公司的某些特質或文化,一直有興趣加入成為其中一分子。
範例:Having studied the achievements of your company with admiration, I am aware that your success depends on the trainer's ability convincing seminar attendees to take part in professional training programmes…
3. 你可以適應公司的文化
每間公司的文化、工作模式不會百分百相同,僱主亦不會要求你須完全符合,但可以表達你將會如何適應公司的文化、價值觀和使命。
範例:I have spent considerable time researching companies by talking to different employees. From this research, I am impressed with your company values, and the friendly environment. I would be very proud to join your team, as you treat clients the same way you would want to be treated…
4. 尋找工作的動機
僱主不只是期望你來「打份工」,而是你真正對工作有熱誠,能推動自己不斷進步。因此,在求職信中最好加上「Passion」、「Excited」等字眼。
範例:I was very excited to find that your company is currently seeking Marketing Assistant. With my education, experience, and enthusiasm for marketing, I am confident that I would be a valuable asset to your team.
5. 教育對你的影響
列出你的學歷不只是為了讓僱主了解你在學業上的成績,你還應該寫出大學時參加活動、比賽、實習等經驗,解釋這些經歷如何讓你在投身職場前裝備好自己。
範例:Through working with the associate director during my graduate training programme, I have become heavily involved in research and data analysis. I would love to bring this knowledge and passion to your company.
延伸閱讀︰【CV技巧】僱主最想求職者擁有的10個軟技能(上)
6. 講故事
觸動心弦的故事可能會加深僱主對你的印象,不過要留意故事應該要與你所申請的職位有關係,不然僱主可能會覺得你在浪費他們的時間。
建議:與人相處時的難忘經歷、一次印象深刻的觀察、從一件事中學習成長。
7. 你有能力勝任的特質
你要表達你具備了什麼特質讓僱主選擇你,而不是其他求職者,信中應詳細說明你有甚麼條件可以勝任這個職位。
建議:寫出的特質要與所申請的職位有關,最好是比較獨特的技能。
8. 與人的聯繫
當你是在某些場合遇到可以直接幫助你發展事業時,請把握時機發送求職信,與對方建立聯繫,信中記得提及你們是在哪個活動中曾經見面。
範例: I enjoyed your talk at the University yesterday night and was so impressed with your knowledge of trends. It inspired me to research about this topic further. I would love to tell you more about how my solid skills and strong interest in this industry can attain outstanding performance for your company.
9. 解釋異常或潛在的負面情況
在履歷表中很難解釋你的情況,例如搬遷、休假、疾病、家庭問題等,重返工作崗位或會造成就業差距,求職信則是個好機會讓你詳細表達。注意不要得描述太詳細,你也不想引起對僱主對你私人生活的過分關注吧。
範例:When I took maternity leave from my previous job, I expected to return in just a few months. However, giving birth to a child with autism would not only take me out of the workforce for 6 years to attend to the special needs of my son. Currently, it inspires me a whole new career passion as a special-education teacher….
10. 解釋你的職業轉變
許多僱主會懷疑求職者為什麼突然轉行,同時亦會問自己:「我為什麼要選擇一個沒有相關工作經驗的外行人?」儘管你的履歷上的工作經驗在這個情況下未能幫助你,但你可以在求職信中詳細寫出你對這個行業的認識和熱情,為自己加分。
範例: I became a social worker because of I always desire to help people and make a difference. I strive to do the same with my writing. As a social work professional with significant welfare writing experience, I offer a related skill to this position at your magazine…
延伸閱讀︰【求職攻略】3秒CV突圍秘技!即睇設計排版攻略【附精美模版網站】
延伸閱讀︰【求職攻略】入門職位要求兩年經驗 未達標者應該申請嗎?
求職信10個加分位
1. 展現你的個性
除了CV上列出的工作經驗,求職者的性格也十分重要,在面試前,你可以藉着簡單描述自己的性格,讓僱主對你加深印象。
範例:I would describe myself as a cheerful person. My friends sometimes ask me how I can be so positive and energetic. I am proud of my efforts to pursue my dream of being a reporter. I had an interest in media since I was a little boy…
2. 對公司的興趣
撰寫時,嘗試從僱主的角度出發,對方也會想了解你選擇這間公司的原因。在求職信中最好描述你有了解公司的發展,欣賞公司的某些特質或文化,一直有興趣加入成為其中一分子。
範例:Having studied the achievements of your company with admiration, I am aware that your success depends on the trainer's ability convincing seminar attendees to take part in professional training programmes…
3. 你可以適應公司的文化
每間公司的文化、工作模式不會百分百相同,僱主亦不會要求你須完全符合,但可以表達你將會如何適應公司的文化、價值觀和使命。
範例:I have spent considerable time researching companies by talking to different employees. From this research, I am impressed with your company values, and the friendly environment. I would be very proud to join your team, as you treat clients the same way you would want to be treated…
4. 尋找工作的動機
僱主不只是期望你來「打份工」,而是你真正對工作有熱誠,能推動自己不斷進步。因此,在求職信中最好加上「Passion」、「Excited」等字眼。
範例:I was very excited to find that your company is currently seeking Marketing Assistant. With my education, experience, and enthusiasm for marketing, I am confident that I would be a valuable asset to your team.
5. 教育對你的影響
列出你的學歷不只是為了讓僱主了解你在學業上的成績,你還應該寫出大學時參加活動、比賽、實習等經驗,解釋這些經歷如何讓你在投身職場前裝備好自己。
範例:Through working with the associate director during my graduate training programme, I have become heavily involved in research and data analysis. I would love to bring this knowledge and passion to your company.
延伸閱讀︰【CV技巧】僱主最想求職者擁有的10個軟技能(上)
6. 講故事
觸動心弦的故事可能會加深僱主對你的印象,不過要留意故事應該要與你所申請的職位有關係,不然僱主可能會覺得你在浪費他們的時間。
建議:與人相處時的難忘經歷、一次印象深刻的觀察、從一件事中學習成長。
7. 你有能力勝任的特質
你要表達你具備了什麼特質讓僱主選擇你,而不是其他求職者,信中應詳細說明你有甚麼條件可以勝任這個職位。
建議:寫出的特質要與所申請的職位有關,最好是比較獨特的技能。
8. 與人的聯繫
當你是在某些場合遇到可以直接幫助你發展事業時,請把握時機發送求職信,與對方建立聯繫,信中記得提及你們是在哪個活動中曾經見面。
範例: I enjoyed your talk at the University yesterday night and was so impressed with your knowledge of trends. It inspired me to research about this topic further. I would love to tell you more about how my solid skills and strong interest in this industry can attain outstanding performance for your company.
9. 解釋異常或潛在的負面情況
在履歷表中很難解釋你的情況,例如搬遷、休假、疾病、家庭問題等,重返工作崗位或會造成就業差距,求職信則是個好機會讓你詳細表達。注意不要得描述太詳細,你也不想引起對僱主對你私人生活的過分關注吧。
範例:When I took maternity leave from my previous job, I expected to return in just a few months. However, giving birth to a child with autism would not only take me out of the workforce for 6 years to attend to the special needs of my son. Currently, it inspires me a whole new career passion as a special-education teacher….
10. 解釋你的職業轉變
許多僱主會懷疑求職者為什麼突然轉行,同時亦會問自己:「我為什麼要選擇一個沒有相關工作經驗的外行人?」儘管你的履歷上的工作經驗在這個情況下未能幫助你,但你可以在求職信中詳細寫出你對這個行業的認識和熱情,為自己加分。
範例: I became a social worker because of I always desire to help people and make a difference. I strive to do the same with my writing. As a social work professional with significant welfare writing experience, I offer a related skill to this position at your magazine…
延伸閱讀︰【求職攻略】3秒CV突圍秘技!即睇設計排版攻略【附精美模版網站】
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