Навчально-методичний посібник для студентів спеціальності «Переклад» І студентів економічних спеціальностей A. Sukhova business english
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Oftentimes, the first impression an employer has of a prospective employee is in writing, in the form of a cover letter or letter of application and resume. Opinions are formed and conclusions are drawn from the appearance and content of any correspondence you send. It is important to make the best possible impression so that an interview will follow. When sending a resume, never send it without a cover letter. Usually, when the reader gets your cover letter and resume he/she will immediately flip the cover letter over and glance at the resume first. This is so that a few facts about you are easily obtained (i.e. name, objective, education, extend of experience and skills). If the resume interests the reader, he/she will then flip back to the cover letter and read it in detail. In fact, the letter may get more attention than the resume because, although the resume is about you, it is assumed that you had help putting it together. But the cover letter is generally written by the individual and the reader can assess your writing style, communication style and how well you put your thoughts and ideas together. The intent of the cover letter is to introduce yourself to the potential employer, highlight the information given on the resume and convince the reader to grant you an interview. However, an employer could receive hundreds of letters and resumes every day. It would be like receiving hundreds of pieces of junk mail. How much of it can you read and which ones do you even care to read? An employer may compare your correspondence with other candidates and determine which appears better. To increase your chances of being selected, your letter must spark the interest of the reader, create a favorable impression and look inviting to read. Business Correspondence – The Myth The myth about business correspondence is that it must be formal, standardised and often terse. The writer seems to transform himself/herself from the personal to the institutional. Letters appear to be written from one “institution” to another rather than from person to person. This does nothing more than create ineffective communication. It is important to develop a good writing style that not only reflects good grammar and sentence structure, but also gives the reader some insight into the personality of the writer. It is just as important, however, to be able to express yourself in clear, concise language so the reader knows exactly why you are writing. жүктеу/скачать 0.87 Mb. Достарыңызбен бөлісу:
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