1、Put the name of a mutual contact in the first sentence.
在第一句里提到一個你和雇主都認識的人的名字。
This is the ideal way to start a cover letter, because it immediately sets you apart from the pile of applicants who have no relationship to the employer.
這是求職信理想的開頭方法，因為這讓你迅速從一大堆和雇主毫無關系的應聘者中脫穎而出。
2、Tell a story, if you can.
如果可以的話，講一個故事。
That is a tall order for most of us, but if you can relate your desire for the job to an experience or anecdote in your life, do it.
這對我們大部分人來說很困難，但如果你可以把你對這份工作的渴望和你的人生經歷或故事聯系起來的話，就這么做。
3、Near the beginning, briefly summarize your career.
在開篇簡單總結你的職業生涯。
In one or two specific sentences, describe your work experience.
用一兩個句子描述你的工作經歷。
4、Ilustrate your qualifications with examples.
用例子來說明你的資歷。
Give concrete specifics of achievements that illustrate how you could advance the company's agenda.
用具體的業績來說明你會如何給公司帶來提升。
5、Conclude by saying when and how you'll get in touch.
在結尾處說明雇主可以在何時怎樣同你聯系。
In your last line, tell the recipient when to expect to hear from you.
在最后一句告訴收信人何時期待收到你的回音。
6、Don't cut and paste from the job description.
不用簡單地從職位描述里復制粘貼。
If you're applying for a posted job, do keep the requirements in mind, but don't use the exact wording.
如果你是申請一份公開發布的職位，記住職位要求，但不要逐字引用。
7、Err on the side of formality.
禮多人不怪
Even though your cover letter will be an e-mail, keep the style businesslike, unless you are writing to a contact with whom you already have a relationship and you are mirroring her informal style.
哪怕你的求職信是電子郵件的形式，也要讓行文有條理，除非你的收件人已經和你很熟，你只是模仿她的非正式文體。