For many, the most challenging part of job hunting is writing an effective application letter. As anyone who’s ever written an application letter knows, it’s not easy to do well. Here are some tips to help.
Do your research first
Before you start writing, find out more about the company and the specific job you want. Of course, you should not only carefully read the job description, but also the company’s website, its executives’ Twitter feeds, and employee profiles on LinkedIn. This will help you customize your application letter, since you shouldn’t send a universal one.
Emphasize your personal value
Convey enthusiasm
Hiring managers are going to go with the candidate who has made it seem like this is their dream job.
| A．Get feedback |
| B．Watch the tone |
| C．Ask your friends if your main point is clear |
| D．It’ll also help you decide on the right tone |
| E．So make it clear why you want the position |
| F．A hiring manager may read your letter just at a glance |
| G．Hiring managers are looking for people who can help them solve problems |
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【推荐1】It can be hard to be enthusiastic about your job after you’ve been at it for a while.
Keep busy and note your progress. Feeling a sense of accomplishment can go a long way toward improving mood. Time goes by faster when you’re busy.
Talk to your boss about changing up your responsibilities. You might feel more excited about your job if your duties and responsibilities shifted. Think about how you might like to adjust things, and then consider talking with your boss about making a switch.
Be intentional and reflective about your experience at work. To fully appreciate an experience, you need to take time to process it. This can be difficult when work has become predictable and routine.
| A．Set some goals for your work. |
| B．This doesn’t necessarily mean you need a new job. |
| C．So you might have to get a little intentional about it. |
| D．Have strong intentions to work hard to achieve your goals. |
| E．So be aware of everything you’re getting done each day at work. |
| F．Surely, a new position in the company or office will excite you a lot. |
| G．Be deliberate about this and you’ll see each week as being a little different. |
【推荐2】Since I became a teenager, I have thought a lot about my own future job and set goal for it. It’s very necessary and important for me now to decide what I want to become.In the past, I used to want to be an engineer because I’m good at drawing and building stuff, but my thought has changed through time. I end up all of my choices as a manager who manages the whole system in the service hotel.I have planned that I will study hard in high school, then finish IGCSE and IB with a high score. After that, I will move to a good school in USA to learn about business and the economy in my country.
During my life in university, I properly will apply to work for some small stores and hotels to have the feeling of how things work in the real life. Firstly, the reason I like to be a hotel manager is I find it interesting to use techniques to persuade more people to stay at the hotel. Secondly, I see that the development in business is the fastest growing in sectors of industry besides the primary and the secondary, so I can make a lot of money. Thirdly, it’s the range of community; it has a very high range to meet different people with different nationalities.
Fourthly, I want to have more confidence and become a good leader with skill, for example, I still can’t control and persuade people to listen to me sometimes when I’m in charge of PE’s lesson. The last reason why I strongly chose to be a hotel manager is because of my pressure from my family. They are the second generation of successful 3 stars hotels’ managers. They like me to become what I’m going to do when I become a manager.
1. Why did the author want to be an engineer at first?| A．Because he wanted to follow his parents’ expectation. |
| B．Because he was good at silence subjects at school. |
| C．Because he thought being an engineer was respected. |
| D．Because he did very well in drawing and building staff. |
| A．earning a lot of money |
| B．coming across different people |
| C．learning the special culture in the USA |
| D．using techniques to persuade more people to stay |
| A．His family experienced a lot of success. |
| B．The family never consider the author’s interest. |
| C．The family can support him to be a hotel manager. |
| D．His family have operated the hotels for many generations. |
| A．My future job. | B．My college life |
| C．My family business. | D．My experience in a hotel. |
【推荐3】Should Schoolchildren Have Jobs?
Now at school, the last thing you probably want to do is spend your weekends going to work. There is homework to do and sport to play.
Today in the UK you are allowed to work from the age of 13, and many children do take up part-time jobs.
Some research has shown that not taking on a Saturday or holiday job could be harmful to a person later on. But despite this, recent statistics have shown that the number of schoolchildren in the UK with a part-time job has fallen by a fifth in the past five years.
| A．Do you do a part-time job when you are at school? |
| B．So you are not free to do what you are feeling like doing. |
| C．It is a taste of time and does no good to your career prospect. |
| D．It’s a taste of independence and a useful thing to put on your CV (简历). |
| E．Does this mean that British teenagers are now more afraid of hard work? |
| F．But your parents probably persuade you to find a job and get some life experience. |
| G．Many young people actually want to work because it gives them a sense of freedom. |
【推荐1】Being a good friend isn't always easy. True friendships are more than worth the effort, though. They make us much happier.
Being trustworthy
Being supportive
Always be ready to help your friend. And do it just to be kind, not because you want something in return. You need to help your friends when they' re having a hard time. If you see a problem, speak up, no matter how awkward you may feel.
If you want your friendship to last, you should be able to forgive even if your friend does something that hurts you. First, let your friend know how you feel about what he or she did. Then, if your friend is sincerely sorry, you should forgive him or her.
| A．Don't do all the talking |
| B．Making your friendship last |
| C．Don't try to forgive everyone-around you |
| D．Don't try to make them think and act like you |
| E．Try your best not to make a promise you can't keep |
| F．The following are ways to become the happiest person |
| G．Here are some things that will help you be a good friend to others |
【推荐2】Research shows that poor sleep has immediate negative effects on your hormones, exercise performance, and brain function. Here are 5 evidence-based tips to sleep better at night.
1. Increase bright light exposure during the day.
Your body has a natural time—keeping clock known as your circadian rhythm. Natural sunlight or bright light during the day helps keep your circadian rhythm healthy.
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Exposure to light during the day is beneficial but nighttime light exposure has the opposite effect. Again, this is due to its effect on your circadian rhythm, tricking your brain into thinking it’s still daytime. This reduces hormones like melatonin, which help you relax and get deep sleep. Blue light—which electronic devices like smartphones and computers emit in large amounts—is the worst in this regard.
3. Don’t consume caffeine late in the day.
Caffeine has numerous benefits and is consumed by 90% of the US population.
4. Try to sleep and wake at consistent times.
Your body’s circadian rhythm functions in agreement with sunrise and sunset. Being consistent with your sleep and waking times can aid long-term sleep quality. If you struggle with sleep, try to get in the habit of waking up and going to bed at similar times.
5. Optimize（优化）your bedroom environment.
Many people believe that the bedroom environment and its setup are key factors in getting a good night’s sleep. These factors include temperature, noise, external lights, and furniture arrangement. To optimize your bedroom environment, try to minimize external noise, light, and artificial lights from devices like alarm clocks.
| A．Set your bedroom temperature. |
| B．Reduce blue light exposure in the evening. |
| C．Avoid irregular or long naps during daytime. |
| D．After several weeks, you may not even need an alarm. |
| E．A single dose can enhance focus, energy, and sports performance. |
| F．Make sure your bedroom is a quiet, relaxing clean, and enjoyable place. |
| G．This improves daytime energy, as well as nighttime sleep quality and duration. |
【推荐3】Whether you volunteer at an animal shelter or in a hospital, volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to bring good into the world and support your community. There are a lot of different volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer for something you love.
Be on time. This is a simple but important idea. Think about being late for your work; your boss, coworkers and customers would be upset. The same applies to volunteering.
Mix your volunteer jobs. If you become bored, it may be time for a schedule change in your life.
| A．Offer what you can do best. |
| B．Ask what’s expected of volunteers. |
| C．So if such a thing does happen, just call and let them know. |
| D．It doesn’t matter what it is, but it does matter what you like. |
| E．Therefore, everyone can find a volunteering opportunity that suits their skills and interests. |
| F．However, you will volunteer longer in an organization that supports a cause you care about. |
| G．Volunteer on different days or ask for different tasks to see what other opportunities are out there. |
