一、求職信的格式、用詞和禮節
求職信是有目的地針對不同用人單位的一種書面自我介紹，通常一頁長，書寫一般以商業格式為標準，分開頭，中間和結尾三部分。首尾部份應注意禮貌，通常信的開始要先做自我介紹，如：姓名、學校、所學專業等。中間部分是正文，是求職信的核心，形式多種多樣，一般為自我條件展示、工作展望等內容。先是你寫求職信的目的是什么，目標是什么？是想獲得一個什么樣的具體的職務；其次寫自己對從事此工作感興趣的原因、愿意到該單位工作的愿望和自己具有的資格；接著寫出或推銷出你的優勢或長處，即你的競爭實力；然后談你為什么想為此機構或公司服務？ 你對他們的了解有多少？關于他們的產品或服務、任務、企業文化、目標、宗旨等一切與你自己的背景、價值觀和目標相關聯的東西。在結尾處建議下一步的行動，聯絡地點、聯絡方式，以及最后的感謝語等。這三部分的內容一般占三或四段，可以發揮創意的空間非常的大，不必死守規則，可靈活運用。求職信應與履歷分開，有話則長，無話則短，沒有必要把簡歷的內容重復一遍。英文求職信的模式與中文求職信格式相同。
二、禮貌的開頭結尾
(一) 開頭語
1. In reply to your advertisement in Beijing Youth Daily of December 25, I respectfully offer my services for the situation.
貴公司12月25日在《北京青年報》刊登招聘廣告，本人特備此函應征該職位。
2. Having heard that the situation of salesman in your company is vacant. I wish to offer my services for it.
據悉貴公司推銷員一職出缺，特備函應征。
3. I have been told by Mr. John, Manager of the Business Book Publishing, with whom I believe you are acquainted, that you are expecting to make some additions to your company in September.
據商業圖書出版社經理約翰先生稱，貴公司擬于今年九月份職員若干名，本人擬參加此等職務應征。
4. So I must to say that I have long been hopeful of working for your hospital after graduation, I am sure that I have the privilege of serving in your hospital, I will greatly increase my experience and my education.
貴院是本地區最有名氣的一所醫院，我早已渴望能畢業后進入貴院工作，如有這份榮幸，我確信，對我提高行醫能力和經驗必有極大裨益。
5. Dear Sir, after my graduation from college this fall, I am desirous of securing a position that will offer me opportunity in the field.
本人將于今年秋天大學畢業，現擬謀求與國際貿易有關的工作，我對貴公司的業務范圍較為熟悉，閣下也許能為我安排一份工作。
6. In reference to your advertisement in the newspaper for an accountant, I believe that I have the qualifications to fit your position.
閱讀日報上貴公司的廣告，得悉貴公司招聘會計，我深信符合該項職務所列條件。
7. On looking over todays Economic Daily Times my attention was attracted by your advertisement for a senior clerk. Now as I am desirous of obtaining such a position, I should like to apply for it.
拜讀貴公司在今日經濟日報上所刊登的廣告，得悉貴公司欲招聘一位高級職員，本人現在正尋找這一類職位，特此修函應征。
8. I have learned from the newspaper that there is a vacancy in your firm, and I wish to apply for the position.
從X報獲悉貴公司目前尚有空缺，故本人擬應征。
9. I wish to apply for the position of editor advertised in the newspaper.
我擬應征貴公司今日X報刊登招聘編輯一職的工作。
10. I wish to apply for the position advertised in the newspaper.
本人欲申請今日XX報上貴公司刊登的求才廣告所列職位，本人自信符合貴公司所要求的條件。
11. I have heard that perhaps you might need an executive secretary with considerable experience working with companies such as yours.
據悉貴公司有意招聘一名具有在類似公司工作經驗的行政秘書，本人擬應征。
12. I would like to apply for the position of secretary which you advertised in the newspaper of June 15.
本人擬應征貴公司6月15日在XX報刊登招聘秘書一職。
13. I would like to inquire about the position of business manager that you advertised in the newspaper in September 5.
本人意欲應征貴公司于9月5日在XX報上所刊登的招聘業務經理一職。
14. I have learned that you are looking for an engineer has had some general experience in business and I desire to apply for the position.
本人獲悉貴公司正在招聘一名具備一般商業經驗的工程師，特備函申請此空缺。
15. Your organization is more than just a business house. It is an institution in the minds of the local public. It has a reputation for fair play and