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
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 today"s 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。
結尾語
1. I would appreciate the privilege of an interview. I may be reached at the address given above, or by telephone at 19811001.
2. I would be glad to have a personal interview, and can provide references if needed.
3. Thank you for your consideration.
4. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss my qualifications and your needs. Thank you for your time and consideration.
5. I have enclosed a resume as well as a brief sample of my writing for your review. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss further how I could contribute to your organization.
6. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to speaking with you.
7. The enclosed resume describes my qualifications for the position advertised. I would welcome the opportunity to personally discuss my qualifications with you at your convenience.
8. I would welcome the opportunity for a personal interview with you at your convenience.
9. I feel confident that given the opportunity, I can make an immediate contribution to Any Corporation. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your requirements. I will call your office on Friday, to schedule an appointment. Thank you for your consideration.
10. I look forward to speaking with you .