Cover Letter 커버레터는 무엇인가?
간단히 말해 커버레터는 영문 이력서와 한 세트의 서류이다. 커버레터는 지금까지 내가 살아온 삶을 한 두 페이지 정도로 정리해서 상대에게 보여주는 것이다. 인사담당자의 눈에 띄려면 정성을 쏟아 작성해야 한다.
하지만 한국어 자기소개서를 영어로 번역해서 보내는 오류를 범하지 말자.
그 개념 차이를 확실히 알아두자
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한국어 자기소개 |
영문 커버레터 |
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- 성장배경 (가족관계) - 성격 - 자신의 포부 등 |
- 지원동기 (광고를 어디서 보았는지) - 지원 분야에 관련된 주요 학력 - 지원 분야야 관련된 주요 경력 - 회사에 대해 알고 있는 정보 어필 - 입사 희망 표현 - 인터뷰 요청과 연락처 기록 등 |
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à 개인적 신상 중심 |
à 업무 관련 내용 중심 |
커버레터에서 문장력과 표현력을 본다.
1. 좋은 커버레터를 여러 번 읽어본다
2. 문단 구성 내용을 한 문장 씩 꼼꼼히 분석한다
3. 각 문장에 자신의 경력을 알맞게 대입해서 자신에게 꼭 맞는 커버레터를 작성한다
1. 광고를 보고 지원하는 경우
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Dear Mr. Konis, Your advertisement in the New York Times appealed to me for two reasons. You plan to open up a new branch of Starbucks Coffee; I seek the opportunity to manage a newly-opened store. I am also interested in building my career in the coffee and tea industry. Therefore, I have decided to submit my resume in application for the position of Store Manager. My relevant experience include three years as an assistant sotre manager of Starbucks Coffee & Tea Leaf of Boston and my current position as store manager of Java Five I look forward to discussion opportunities at Starbucks Coffee with you. I will call you next week to make sure you have received my resume and to set up a mutually agreeable time for us to speak. Yours truly, Mac Dimonds |
2. 수시 지원하는 경우
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Dear Ms. Carlton, I would like to express my interest in JWW Advertising and the Account Executive position. After four years at During my time on the Nikic account, the company’s advertising spending has increased by two million dollars, and I have progressed from having very little client contact to interfacing with the client-side on a regular basis. Since my introduction to the world of advertising, it has been my goal to work for JWW. I would very much like to discuss the position availability. Thank you for your time spent reading this letter and the enclosed resume. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Jack Williams |
3. 지인소개로 지원하는 경우
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Dear Mr. Clever, Kate Choi informed me that you might be looking for someone to fill the production assistant position for the movie you are currently filming. I worked with Kate last summer through an internship sponsored by the Miracle Movie Corporation and found the work to be stimulating and well-suited to my talents. Kate suggested that an excellent first step in my career search would be a discussion with you. I have enclosed my resume for your interview. I will try to contact you within the week to see if I can schedule an appointment with you. Thank you for your consideration. Yours truly, |