怎么写Cover Letter

申请博士后和教职或工业界工作时，Cover Letter都是必备的。Cover Letter是用来简要的介绍一下你自己，表现你为什么适合你所申请的工作的。
这个帖子里有一个Cover Letter的模板。除了要注意信的格式，第一段主要说明你申请的工作，应提及你如何得知那个空缺的。简要介绍一下你的来历。很重要的是表达一下你的热情。第二第三段主要讲述你的经历为什么使你成为这个工作的不二之选。重点讲你能给教授或公司带来什么，而不要只说这个工作对你有多重要。另外，要注意不要与Resume或CV的文字完全一样。第四段，也是最后一段，要标明你很向往一次面试，重复你的联系方式，谢谢对方。
对于第一次陶瓷，也可以以差不多的格式来写。

附上说明，技巧和样本：

HOW TO WRITE A COVER LETTER

Purpose of a Cover Letter

Cover letters are used to introduce yourself and to briefly explain your qualifications to a
prospective employer. A cover letter should always accompany your resume or CV when
applying for a position. The cover letter should highlight the information included on your
resume or CV but not duplicate information word for word.

Cover Letter Template

Your Present Address
City, State, Zip Code
Date of Letter

Individual's Name
Title
Employer
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms./Dr. :

First Paragraph: In your initial paragraph, indicate the reason for writing, the specific position or
type of work for which you are applying, and how you learned of the opening. (Prior contact with
employer or employees of the organization you are applying to, newspaper advertisement, the
Internet, etc.)

Second/Third Paragraphs: Mention why you are interested in the position and the
organization. Above all, indicate what you can do for the employer. Explain how your academic
background makes you a qualified candidate for the position. Mention ideas for future research,
if applicable. If you have related experience, point this out by mentioning specific achievements
or unique qualifications gained through this experience. Do not repeat information word for word
as it appears in your resume/CV.

Fourth Paragraph: In the closing paragraph, indicate your desire for an interview. Repeat your
phone number and email in the letter and offer to provide additional information, if necessary.
Finally, thank the employer for his/her consideration.

Sincerely,

(Your Handwritten Signature)

(Your Name Typed)


Tips
·  If possible, address the letter to the appropriate individual by name and professional title.
If you are unable to find this information, use a formal title (Director of Personnel, Chair,
Search Committee, etc.)
·  Avoid beginning every sentence or paragraph with the word "I."
·  Open your cover letter with a strong statement. Express enthusiasm about the position
you are applying for.
·  Tell why you are interested in the employer. Indicate what you can do for the employer
rather than what the employer can do for you.
·  Always proofread to correct spelling and punctuation errors. Both the cover letter and
resume or CV must be free of mistakes. There is a counselor available at the Office of
Postdoctoral Services to critique your cover letter when you have completed your draft.
·  Before writing, review the job ad to highlight skills and experiences that will be critical for the
successful candidate to possess. Use this information to write your letter by highlighting
similar experiences you have had. (See example below)

SAMPLE JOB AD:

Assistant Professor listing as seen in the 9 November 2003 issue of Science:
QUANTITATIVE BIOLOGY Bard College's Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is
seeking a colleague who will complement our existing strengths in molecular biology,
biochemistry, genomics, and ecology. The successful candidate will be involved in developing
an innovative curriculum in which Bard undergraduates develop a strong foundation in the
traditional fields and become proficient with the computational methods employed in those
fields. Preference will be given to candidates interested in involving undergraduates in an
ongoing research program and in developing collaborative connections with members of the
Bard faculty. In addition, opportunities exist for developing collaborations and undergraduate
courses and programs with the faculty at Rockefeller University. The appointment will be made
at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level starting July 1, 2004. Applicants should submit a letter of
application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and three letters of
recommendation to: Robert Cutler, Biology Search Committee Chair, c/o Human Resources,
Bard College, P.O. Box 5000, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000. Start-up funding is
available. Candidates must have a Ph.D. Applications will be reviewed as received and
interviews will begin in November 2003. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

SAMPLE LETTER FOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION AT BARD COLLEGE:

May 07, 2008

Dr. XXXX XXXX
Biology Search Committee Chair
c/o Human Resources
Bard College
P.O. Box 5000
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000

Dear Dr. XXXX:

I am writing in response to your advertisement in the November 9 issue of Science magazine,
which announced a position vacancy for a Quantitative Biologist. I am excited about the
opportunity to apply for a faculty position in the Biology Department of Bard College and believe
that my research and teaching background make me a strong candidate. I am a molecular
biologist currently finishing a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of XXXX at the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Over the years, I have developed an innovative approach to teaching and conducting research
with undergraduates through creating and presenting course materials in both laboratory and
classroom settings. In my experience, the best teaching involves concrete, hands-on examples,
so I engage students in my courses by encouraging the maximum laboratory participation
possible .…

The research project I intend to pursue at Bard College involves the development of.… This is a
project that I feel will interest and inspire undergraduates while allowing me to continue to
produce the highest quality work in my field.

Included in this packet, please find my curriculum vitae, statements regarding my research and
teaching in…I appreciate being considered for your faculty position. Please let me know if I can
provide additional information in support of my application…

Sincerely,

XXXXX