Useful wording in application letters
1. 說明寫應徵函的起因 Beginnings
2. 自薦函用語：起頭 Beginnings for Unsolicited Letters of Application
3. 自我介紹：敘述個人年齡、經驗 Introducing Oneself: About Age and Experience
4. 敘述個人的能力 About Personal Ability
5. 隨函附寄物（附件） About Enclosure
6. 關於薪金待遇 About Salary
7. 說明離職原因 Reasons for leaving
8. 結尾：請求面談及客套語 Ending: Request for Interview
1. 說明寫應徵函的起因 Beginnings
1. In reply to your advertisement in todays (newspaper), I respectfully offer my services for the situtation.
拜讀今日XX報上貴公司廣告，本人特此備函應徵該職位。
2. Replying to your advertisement in todays issue of the (newspaper), I wish to apply for the position in your esteemed firm.
拜讀貴公司在今日（報章）上廣告，特此備函應徵貴公司該職位。
3. With reference to your advertisement in (newspaper ) of May 2 for a clerk, I oofer myself for the post.
從五月二日XX報上廣告欄得知公司招聘一位職員。
4. Please consider me an applicant for the position which you advertised in (newspaper) of December 5.
十二月五日貴公司在XX報上廣告招聘人才，我願應徵，並請給予考慮。
5. In reply to your advertisement in todays (newspaper) for an account, I tender my services.
拜讀今日XX報上貴公司的招才廣告，本人特此應招會計一職。
6. I should like to apply for the position mentioned in your advertisement in (newspaper) of July 22.
貴公司七月二十二日在XX報刊登招聘的職位，特此備函應招。
7. I wihs to apply for the position advertised in the enclosed clipping from the (newspaper) of November 12.
謹隨函附上十一月十二日XX報貴公司招聘廣告，我願應招此一職位。
8. Having noticed the enclosed advertisement in this mornings newspaper, I wish to apply for the position referred to.
拜讀今日XX報廣告得知貴公司正在招聘人才，本人附寄剪報申請此一職位。
9. In answer to your advertisement in todays newspaper fro a secretary, I wihs to tender my services.
閣下在今日XX報上刊登招聘祕書廣告，本人獲悉，特此應招。
10. Learning from mr. S.P. Chen that you are looking for a sales manager, I should like to apply for the position.
從陳少朋友先生處得悉，貴公司正在招聘一名業務經理，我願應招此職。
11. Your advertisement for a telephone operator in the newspaper of March 8 has interested me, I feel I can fill that position.
貴公司三月八日在XX報上刊登招聘電話接線員廣告，本人拜讀極感興趣，相信能擔任此職。
12. I would like to apply for the post of male engineer as advertised in todays newspaper.
今日XX報上所刊登招聘男性工程人員，本人願意應徵此職。
13. On looking over todays newspaper my attention was attracted by your advertisement for a librarian. Now as I am desirous of obtaining such a position, I should like to apply for the same.
拜讀貴公司在本日XX報上所刊登的招聘廣告，得悉貴公司招聘一位圖書館員。現在本人正尋找這一類職位，特此修函應徵。
14. Referring to your advertisement in the newspaper of June 30 for an assistant chemist, I hope to offer my services.
貴公司六月三十日在XX報上刊登招聘助理藥劑師，本人特此備函應徵。
2. 自薦函用語：起頭 Beginnings for Unsolicited Letters of Application
1. Shall you need an experienced desk clerk for your hotel next summer?
貴酒店明年暑期是否需要一名有經驗的櫃檯部職員？
2. Because I am very desirous of receiving actual experience in accounting during July and August, I am writing to inquire whether you will need the services of a young man with three years of educational training and some part-time experience. Perhaps I could fill in for one of your office staff during the vacation period.
因我渴望在七、八月間獲得會計實務經驗，特備函問詢你處是否需僱用受過三年訓練略有經驗的年輕人？在假期中我或可添補貴公司空缺。
3. Gentlemen: Attention of Personnel Manager I am looking for a postion asassistant shipping clerk.
人事部經理勳鑑：本人正在謀求一份助理船務職員的工作。
4. Perhaps there is a position in your organization for an young, experienced, and conscientious secretary stenographer.
請問貴公司是否需要一名年青、有經驗、負責的女祕書兼速記員？
5. I want a job. Not any job with any company, but a particular job with your company. Here are my reasons. Your organization is more than just a business house. It is an institution in the minds of the local public. It has a reputation for fair play and honesty with both employees and customers alike. For the past four years, while specializing in accounting at college, I have had a secret ambition to work for your organization in the accounting department. I graduate in June. As I write this letter, I do not know that there is an opening at persent, but here are my qualifications which prompt me to make application now.
本人需要一份工作，不是任何公司的任何工作，而是貴公司的一個職位。貴公司不只是商店，而是大衆都知曉的機構。以公正、證實的美譽遠近馳名。在大學主修會計四年來，內心早就想到貴公司會計部工作，今年七月即將畢業。寫此信時，不知貴公司目前是否有空缺，但是下列的資歷促使本人冒昧提出申請。
6. As it is nearing the Christmas season, it occurs to me that you many need additional assistance in selling gifts in your shop. I have a whole week before Christmas, from December 18-24, when I might assist you. I could aslo work evenings from six oclock on, before December 18.
聖誕節將屆，想到貴公司可能需要銷售禮物的助理，本人在聖誕節前一週（十二月十八日至二十四日）有空，可以幫忙。十八日以前每晚六時後也可以。
7. Gentlemen: Attention of Personnel Manager Like many other young men, I am looking for a position. I want to get stated, at the bottom, perhaps, but started.
人事部主任：本人和很多年青人一樣正在尋找工作。本人想要有個開頭，從基層做起。
3. 自我介紹：敘述個人年齡、經驗 Introducing Oneself: About Age and Experience
