在这里我介绍我写Cover letter的体会，希望对大家有所帮助。
1、Cover letter的重要性
Cover letter，中文的意思用书面表达的形式向对方进行自我简介，它是寻找工作材料中重要的组成部分。几乎所有的老板都要求求职者付上Cover letter。因为未来老板要从Cover letter看出你要的职位以及你是否可胜任该职位。
2、写Cover letter关键
写Cover letter的要旨是要显示你的学术背景和研究方向与其相同或类似，隐含着一到实验室就可以很快上手。因为老板是要你去干活而不是花钱让你来学习的。未来老板发出广告后，一般会收到众多的求职信。他可能仅花几秒钟的时间浏览你的简历（CV），Cover letter可告诉他你的技能，才能以及研究背景是否符合他的要求。
3、Cover letter的格式
右上角或信未为求职者的地址
左上角为未来老板的名字和地址
正文
求职者签名
4、正文的写法
（1） 第一段写你的目的
第一段的第一句告诉未来老板你的信息来源，如果看广告得知，可以按以下的句型：From XXXX website (或其它来源) I learned about your need for a postdoctoral follow to investigate XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX（职位的内容）in Department of Biology，in Nebraska Medical Center。如果他人告知My adviser, XXXXX, never misses an opportunity to tell me of your need for a postdoctoral follow to investigate XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX（职位的内容）in Department of Biology，in Nebraska Medical Center。第二句为你的目的。如：I am very interested in this project, and believe that my background on molecular biology techniques and experience in HPLC，XXXX are appropriate for the position.
（2）第二段介绍你的学位和你的研究背景。
写研究背景时应尽量往未来老板研究内容沾边或类似。如I have studied …………………………….(论文的研究内容). I applied …………………（具体实验方法），and found that …………（实验结果，尽量往未来老板研究方向靠，但应该有发表的文章支持）。（如果有未发表或正在作的，可以加）Now I am investigating on a project on ………. 。
（3）第三段告诉老板你什么时间可以开工和结尾。结尾语可用以下的几个句子：
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.
Thank you so much for considering my request. I will call you the week of October 10 to see about scheduling the job shadowing. If you need to reach me before that time, please feel free to contact me via phone (XXXX-XXXX-2922) or via email (XXXX@yahoo.com).
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.
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.
I would appreciate the privilege of an interview. I may be reached at the address given above, or by telephone at XXXXXXXX.
5、Cover Letter模板
丁香园聚集大量即将毕业的生物学研究的同行求职人员，因为没有工作经历，所以应把重点放在学业上。下面为一以学历为主的简历模本。
Mr. Archie XXXX
California Investments, Inc.
25 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Dear Mr. XXXXX,
From Nature Journal website I learned about your need for a postdoctoral follow to investigate XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX（职位的内容）in Department of Biology，in Nebraska Medical Center。I am very interested in this project, and believe that my background on molecular biology techniques and experience in XXXX are appropriate for the position.
I recently graduated (or will graduate) from the University of Oregon with a Ph.D in Biophysics, from where I have studied …………………………….(论文的研究内容). I applied …………………（具体实验方法），and found that …………（实验结果）。
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.
Sincerely,
John Oakley
7 Apple Court
Eugene, OR 97401
503-555-0303