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职场英语写作 --Chapter 14: Recommendations. 1. Review of Chapter 13, Application Letters------A sample Letter Dear Sir/Madam:
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职场英语写作--Chapter 14: Recommendations 1. Review of Chapter 13, Application Letters------A sample Letter Dear Sir/Madam: Your advertisement for a Network Maintenance Engineer in the October 10 Student Daily interested me because the position that you described sounds exactly like the kind of job I am seeking. According to the advertisement, your position requires education at a top university, bachelor or above in Computer Science or equivalent field and proficiency in Windows NT4.0 and LINUX System. I feel that my education qualifies me for this position. I will be graduating from Sun Yat-sen University this year with a Bachelor’s degree. My studies have included courses in computer control and management and I designed a control simulation system developed with Microsoft Visual InterDev and SQL Server. During my education, I have grasped the principals of my major and skills of practice. Not only have I passed CET-6, but more important I can communicate with others freely in English and in Cantonese as well as in Standard Chinese (Putonghua). I would appreciate your time in reviewing my enclosed resume and if there is any additional information you require, please contact me. I would welcome an opportunity to meet with you for a personal interview. Yours sincerely Bruce Long Encl.: resume photocopies of Diploma and Degree
职场英语写作--Chapter 14: Recommendations 2. Writing Task Directions: you are allowed 25 minutes to read the following advertisement and write a letter of application for the advertised job. Your letter should be no less than 150 words. And your letter should be a formal business letter and it should have the complete form of a letter. Your writing should not be a repetition of the advertisement.
职场英语写作--Chapter 14: Recommendations A Recruitment Advertisement JOIN OUR PR TEAM----TOP SALARY! We need someone to join our team who can manage to do ten things at once, while remaining cool and calm in a crisis! We are a leading PR Company and we can offer you a fulfilling and challenging role working with our Director of Travel. You will need to be hard-working, flexible, well-organized and energetic. You will be attending presentations, arranging meetings, travel and lunches, and liaising with executives of major international companies. This is a superb opportunity for the right kind of person and we’ll pay you a top salary with bonuses. Call or write today and tell us about yourself! Jim Wang, Sino-Style PR, 105 New Harbor Street, Guangzhou, 510275, tel. 020 84113344
职场英语写作--Chapter 14: Recommendations Reference Writing: A Letter of Job Application December28, 2003 Mr. Jim Wang 105 New Harbor Street Guangzhou, 510275 Dear Mr. Wang, I noted with interest your advertisement for a PR manager in today’s China Daily. You will see from the enclosed curriculum vitae that I am majoring in PR science at Sun Yat-sen University and have won prizes in three consecutive years. You may also see that I had three months’ experience as assistant to a PR manager when I was a trainer clerk at a travel agency. My responsibilities there included all types of secretarial work, arranging and attending presentations, working with clients, solving problems that arose, and dealing with company affairs in the place of the manager when he was away. Although the technical school in Shenzhen has promised me a teaching post after my graduation and I can do a good job of teaching, I feel that my prospects with the school would be limited and that there would be more scope for my talents with a more challenging and dynamic company. If you consider that my qualifications and experience are suitable, I will be available for interview at any time. Yours sincerely, (Signature) Encl. Resume
职场英语写作--Chapter 14: Recommendations 3. Recommendations 3.1. Guidelines for writing Recommendations Respond only to written request. Moreover, don't volunteer information particularly if it's negative. Provide only job-related information. Avoid commenting on behavior or activities away from the job. Avoid vague or ambiguous statements. Keep in mind that imprecise and poorly explained remarks may be made innocently but could be interpreted quite differently. Supply specific evidence for any negative. Support any damaging information with verifiable facts. Stress facts. Facts speak louder than words. Let the reader make their own judgment. If you want to express opinion, back up your opinion with facts. State that your remarks are confidential. This word implies that the response will be seen only by the person/persons who have responsibility for the hiring decision.
职场英语写作--Chapter 14: Recommendations 3. Recommendations 3.2 Components of a Recommendation Letter A. Opening You should give the name of the candidate and the position sought. State that your remarks are confidential, and suggest that you are writing at the request of the applicant or say that you are complying with the request. Describe your relationship with the candidate. B. Body In this part you should describe the applicant's academic or job performance and potential. You can focus on such traits as communication skills, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work with a team, dependability, loyalty and initiative. In describing these traits, be sure to back them up with evidence. C. Ending In the final paragraph of a recommendation, you should offer an overall evaluation. Indicate how you would rank this person in relation to others in the organization. If you are strongly supportive, you may summarize the candidate's best quality.
职场英语写作--Chapter 14: Recommendations Useful Expressions: 1. I take pleasure in recommending to you sb. 2. I am of the opinion that sb. is qualified to do / for sth 3. I strongly recommend sb. to one’s application. 4. I know sb. to have been a promising student/employee of intelligence and ability. 5. I have found sb. to be a hard-working person. Who has made some outstanding achievements/success/ accomplishments/ fulfillment. 6. I consider sb. a very dedicated professional. He would be highly eligible to fill the position. 7. I feel very safe in recommending sb. to you. 8. sb. passed with honors in a subject. 9. It will be greatly appreciated if you could give sb. a chance to do sth. 10. Not only I myself but also my colleagues shall deem it a great favor if you could give sb. assistance / guidance.
职场英语写作--Chapter 14: Recommendations 3. Recommendations 3.3 Samples of a Recommendation Letter (1) Dear Sir: It is my pleasure to recommend Mr. Fuping Wang for his application to graduate studies in your school. Mr. Wang has been my research assistant of the National Science Council's project--- "The United States and the United Nations' Financial Crisis: The Role of U.S. Congress" since September 1997. His major responsibilities include information collecting, analyzing and translating. He is an enthusiastic and progressive young man with extremely high potentiality. Mr. Wang is not only quick at learning and good at solving difficult problems, but also with a logical mind that enables him to effectively analyze difficulties. All the work handed to him was completed satisfactorily. Actually, he is so reliable that I assign him with heavy responsibilities. With his help, I have been able to spend more time in writing the research paper. I really consider myself very fortunate to have such a capable assistant. I am certain his diligence, coupled with a good competence and pleasant personality, will assure him of academic achievements in his future academic pursuits. I strongly recommend his admission without any reservation. Sincerely yours, Chung Weikuo, Research Fellow and Professor, The Institute of European and American Studies
职场英语写作--Chapter 14: Recommendations November 10, 1999 To Whom It May Concern, This is to confirm that Mr. Li Dashui has worked as a full-time system analyst in the NY University since Jun 1994(or This letter is to verify that Mr. Li Dashui worked as a chemist from July 1993 to Sept. 1994). Mr. Li's main duties and responsibilities are as follows: --Design, develop and install various computer hardware, software and network systems for banks. --Determine and analyze the requirements of each system project into related components solved through the application of computer technology. --Write specifications for computer programs, and test and implement programs for network systems and control systems. --Supervise computer programmers and other system analysts for particular system projects. Mr. Li has mainly taken part in the following projects: --The first engineering design of city general business computer network system. --Upgrading bank's system for IBM AS/400 E45 to IBM AS/400 320, IBM AS/400 530. --The design development and test of city general business computer network system. --The design and development network and database systems for the Golden Credit Card Project. Mr. Li is well experienced with IBM AS/400 system analysis, TCP/IP protocol, SNA protocol and LAN; proficient in RPGIII, VB, C/C and DB2, and skilled in UNIX, Informix, Client/Server etc. Mr. Li is a hard-working and talented analyst, and is a highly respected member in our company. If you need further information, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely yours, Signature,
职场英语写作--Chapter 14: Recommendations 3. Recommendations 3.3 Samples of a Recommendation Letter (1) • Directions:You are preparing to introduce your student to sb. Write a letter about 100 words and express your opinion clearly. • 1) what the referee want to obtain • 2) the reason you want to introduce him or her. • 3) the opinion and suggestion of yourself. • You do not need to write the address. • Dear Professor Smith, • It is my pleasure to recommend my student Mr. Wang Gang for admission to your department for pursuing a master degree in accounting. • I am engaged in accounting teaching at a university in Beijing China, I enjoy my work and all of my Chinese students, who are so clever and friendly. However Mr. Wang Gang excels almost any others. He is not only outstanding in the field of accounting but also gifted for the English language, for he seems to understand almost every word I say in class. As far as his personality is concerned, I find him honest, responsible, and cooperative. I bet you’ll like him too. • I recommend him enthusiastically. If you need further information regarding Mr. Wang Gnag, do not hesitate to contact me. • Best regards, • Sincerely yours, • ×××
职场英语写作--Chapter 14: Recommendations Writing Task Directions: You have taught Zhou Jie for two years. hH is appliying for admission to a university to further his study.Write a letter of recommendation for Zhou Jie to 1) state your relationship with Zhou, 2) introduce Zhou’s academic achievements, 3) introduce his language proficiency, 4) introduce his sports and social activities, 5) express your sincere recommendation.
职场英语写作--Chapter 14: Recommendations Reference Writing: To Whom It May Concern, It is indeed a pleasure for me to write this letter of recommendation for Zhou Jie, a student of mine for the past two years in Nanjing University. During his four years study in our university, he has distinguished himself in this university, and shows great potential for future accomplishments. Zhou is in the Math & Physics Enrichment Program of our university. His achievements in all his subjects place him among the top five percent of students in the grade. Zhou is equally strong in language. His English proficiency has reached the level of CET 6. Finally, Zhou is a model student. He is captain of the school basketball team, and a member of several student organizations. In conclusion, Zhou is one of the most gifted students I have had the pleasure to teach. He is most deserving of any opportunity you can give to him. Very truly yours, Li Ming Dean of Computer Science Department (162 words)
