13.3 NOTES
（1）Different Types of Letters Letter writing normally falls into two categories：one is the formal business letter writing，and the other is the informal friendly letter writing.Letters of application belong to the category of formal business letters.
（2）Three Styles of Business Letters
a.the block style 平头式
b.the modified block style 改良平头式
c.the semi-block style 半平头式
In Format 1，Format 2 and Format 3，each picture represents a single page that carries a business letter on it.In each picture，the first three short lines（whether it is indented in the middle of the page or next to the left margin）near the top stands for the heading.The next three short lines next to the left margin stands for the inside address，beneath which the single line carries the greeting.The following two groups of lines indicate the body of an application letter.The last two short lines near the bottom refer to the complimentary close and the signature respectively.
（3）Different Ways of Application
a.application made in person 现场申请/应聘
b.application made on line 网站申请/应聘
c.application made via mail 邮件申请/应聘
d.application made via e-mail 电子邮件申请/应聘
（4）Different Formats of Letters of Application
a.application letter in the format of cover letter 与简历、推荐信装订在一起成册且作为封面或内封面的申请函，往往当面递交
b.application letter in the format of mail 信函式申请函
c.application letter in the format of electronic files 通过招聘单位网站电子表格或程序递交的申请函
d.application letter in the format of e-mail 电子邮件式申请函
（5）Enclosure/Encl/Enc：Resume/Letter of Recommendation 附：简历/推荐信
（6）Different Complimentary Close
a.Sincerely yours
b.Respectfully yours
c.Cordially yours
d.Yours faithfully
e.Yours sincerely
（7）Classification of Resumes
Different classifications of resumes are based on different ways of information organization.Information organized in extensive resumes is similar to that in chronological resumes.Likewise，the organization of information in intensive resumes is almost the same as that in resumes written in the functional style.In a word，they are just different terms for the same resumes.
（8）Different Forms of Resumes
Resumes are customarily written in the format of text paying special attention to different types of information on the same page.Occasionally，applicant can also draw a form to put different items of information into different grids.Resumes written in this format are much similar to application forms.
（9）Useful Expressions
*expert at...
*proficient in...
*have a sound knowledge of...(https://www.daowen.com)
*have experience in...
*skillful in interpersonal and intercultural communication
*a good understanding and working knowledge of computers
*three years of experience in personnel recruiting...
*field experience in...
*working as a...part time
*secretary to/assistant to...
*ready to travel...
*licensed Account registered at National Accounting Association
*certificate for...
*Computer Proficiency Test
*major in...and minor in...
*M.A.to be conferred in June 2022
*educational background in human resources...
*university education in...
*available upon further request
*I am writing to you in the hope...
*I wish to apply for the position mentioned in your advertisement...
*Your advertisement for...greatly interested me.
*I take the liberty of writing to you to apply for...
*I learned from that...your company is to recruit some new members.
*So Iam writing to see the possibility of...
*My education and experience will assure you that I am just one of the most qualified candidates...
*Enclosed please find...
*Thank you for your time and consideration.
*Your attention will be highly appreciated.
*Enclosed is my resume and application form.
*It will be a great honor to be able to work in your company.
*Your prompt reply in this matter would be sincerely appreciated.
*I will be available for an interview at any time in your convenience.
*Professor Smith will be on my side to attest to my...