1. To explain where the applicant has got the information about the vacancy. For example, he can learn it from his friends, or by advertisement, or in papers, or he just wants to try his luck.
解釋一下申請人是怎樣得知職位空缺的。例如，他可能從朋友處得知，也可能是廣告，報紙，或者他就是想試試運氣。
SAMPLE: Having noticed the enclosed advertisement in this morning's South China Daily, I wish to apply for the position of sale's manager.
2. Presentation of personal information. This part should be a description of the applicants' age, sex, education, work experience and specialty. It is in this section that the applicant presents his advantages or qualifications for the position. Details are encouraged, but the applicant should bear it in mind that exaggeration or false descriptions are not allowed in the letter.
提供個人信息。這個部分應該抱括申請人的年齡、性別、教育背景、工作經驗和專業。這個部分展示了申請人符合應聘職位的條件。這部分應該寫得詳細，但是夸大和虛假信息是不潤許的。
SAMPLE: I am 21 years of age. After graduating from high school, I took a two-year business course at Foshan Commercial School, studying both bookkeeping and typewriting. I now wish to enter an office where the work requires great individual responsibility and judgment, and where there is an opportunity for achievement.
3. To claim your references (推薦人). The applicant is well advised to enclose in the letter the names as well as the addresses of two or three references after he has gotten their permission. References are of great importance for obtaining a job, for they are the best and most persuasive support for the candidate's potential and merits.
推薦人的信息。申請人最好在信的末尾加上兩到三個推薦人的名字和地址。推薦人對于得到一份工作是非常重要的，因為他們是申請人能力和優點的最好見證者。
SAMPLE: I have obtained permission to give the names of the following persons as references: Professor Song Xieli, Director, English Department, Haitai University; Mr. Wang Qing, Manager, Human Resource Department, Chinese Import & Export Corporation.
4. To inquire the chance of an interview.
請求的到面試的機會。
SAMPLE: I should welcome a personal interview at your convenience.