company name or letterhead
address
city, state zip
date
addressee
address
city, state zip
dear
effective october 1, i will assume the position of director of human resources for xxx, inc., in baton rouge. therefore, please accept my resignation as benefits and compensation coordinator of the human resources department within aaa associates, effective september 30.
the decision was a difficult one for me because i have so enjoyed my working relationships here. the job description has given me great latitude in assisting other coordinators within the human resource area, and as a result, i’ve gained skills in several related fields. these cross-training opportunities have been invaluable, and in a much more formal, classroom setting, i’ve been able to take advantage of classes in management, interpersonal skills, writing, and oral presentations. all of this training has been a worthwhile effort for both aaa (company) and me.
as i go to the new position, i’ll do so with the utmost respect for the management examples and philosophies learned here and with gratitude for the personal attention to my career growth.
thank you for the rewarding experience i’ve enjoyed during my seven-year association with the organization.
sincerely,
英文辞职信样本 sample 2
dear mr.
please accept my resignation as associate chemist at the gert institute. i plan to leave my job here on september 30, 19–, taking a few days of annual leave just prior to that effective date.
as you know, my primary interest has been in the oil and gas industry. therefore, i’ve accepted a position with fury refining, inc., that should put me back in touch with my “first love.”
although i’m eager to accept the challenges in this new position, i regret leaving the institute. you and the organization as a whole have treated me very well over the past three years. i won’t forget the friendship and professional growth i’ve experienced as an employee here.
Dear Mr. Ben(the name of your boss):
尊敬的Ben先生(老板的名字)：
①Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am leaving my position with XXX company on August 7.
请接受这封辞职信，我将于八月七日正式辞去我在XXX公司的职位。
②I have allowed 30 days prior to my departure for assisting in the transition process.
离职之前，我有30天时间来帮助移交工作。
③Although I have enjoyed my job, I have received an offer for another company that I feel is better suited6 to my career objectives.
虽然很喜欢日前的工作，但我已得到另一家公司提供的更适合我事业目标的职位。
④Thank you for your kind attention and would appreciate if you could let me have a reference letter before I leave.
感谢您对我的关照，如果您能为我写一封推荐信，我将不胜感激。
⑤I regret having to resign from my position. I wish you and XXX the best of luck and future success.
很遗憾我不得不辞职。祝您和XXX公司好运相伴，未来更加兴旺发达。
⑥If I can be of any assistance during this transition, please let me know.
如果在工作交接期有需要我做的事情，请通知我。
Sincerely,
真诚的
(your full name)
(你的全名)
英文辞职信范文二：
1.辞职信
Dear_________,
I am writing to inform you about my decision of resignation. I have enjoyed working with you and the staff in our c.cOmompany in the past few years. However, I find it is inappropriate for me to take the position as ____________(接职务,如an editor)for the following reasons.
First and foremost, _____________________. (第一个原因) Besides, _____________________.(第二个原因) Most importantly, _____________________.(第三个原因)
Thank you for your caring in these several years’ working. I am deeply sorry for any inconvenience my leaving may cause.
dear
i am offering my resignation as operations manager of the xxx plant, effective may 15. as of now, i’m not quite sure where i’ll be looking for employment and am toying with the idea of turning one of my life-long hobbies into a profit-making enterprise. frankly, vernon, i was deeply disappointed the vacancy of general manager was filled by someone from outside the company. through years of excellent performance appraisals, i was led to believe i was in line for that position. under the circumstances, i think you’ll understand my decision to resign. i do appreciate the management training i’ve been given here; it has indeed prepared me well for almost any general business career i decide to pursue. my best wishes for the company’s continued growth.
sincerely.
亲爱的
我提供我的辞职作为xxx工厂的业务经理,5月15日生效。到目前为止,我不太确定,我将寻找就业和玩弄的想法把我的一个终身的爱好变成一个盈利的企业。坦率地说,弗农,我深感失望总经理的空缺是由公司以外的人。经过多年的优秀的绩效评估,我相信我在那个位置。在这种情况下,我想你会理解我的决定辞职。我欣赏我被赋予的管理培训,我确实准备好任何一般的职业生涯我决定追求。我对公司的持续增长的良好祝愿。
真诚。
英语辞职信怎么写
dear all friends,
i would like to take a moment to let you know that i am leaving xxx(公司名) and tomorrow will be my last working day. the past four years have been the most remarkable and rewarding time in my working career. the privilege to work with you is a gift that i will always treasure and one which i never took lightly. and your support in believing in me and what we could accomplish together will never be forgotten. thank you all for the support, guidance and encouragement you have provided me in the past. thank you all for enriching my life and for letting me be a part of this wonderful family. please keep in touch. i can be reached at my personal email address or via my mobile phone +86 1350xxxxxxx. thanks again for everything.
yours truly, jiawei
亲爱的朋友,
我想花一点时间让你知道我离开xxx(公司名),明天将是我最后的工作日。过去四年中最引人注目的和有益的时间在我的工作生涯。有幸和你一起工作是一个礼物,我将永远珍惜,我绝不会轻。和你的支持,相信我,我们可以一起完成永远不会被忘记。谢谢你们所有人的支持,指导和鼓励你提供了我在过去。谢谢你们丰富我的生活,让我这个美妙的家庭的一部分。请保持联系。我可以通过我的个人电子邮件地址或手机+ 86 1350 xxxxxxx。再次感谢一切。
Sample 1
Company Name or Letterhead
Address
City, State Zip
Date
Addressee
Address
City, State Zip
Dear
Effective October 1, I will assume the position of director of human resources for XXX, Inc., in Baton Rouge. Therefore, please accept my resignation as benefits and compensation coordinator of the Human Resources Department within AAA Associates, effective September 30.
The decision was a difficult one for me because I have so enjoyed my working relationships here. The job description has given me great latitude in assisting other coordinators within the human resource area, and as a result, I’ve gained skills in several related fields. These cross-training opportunities have been invaluable, and in a much more formal, classroom setting, I’ve been able to take advantage of classes in management, interpersonal skills, writing, and oral presentations. All of this training has been a worthwhile effort for both AAA (company) and me.
As I go to the new position, I’ll do so with the utmost respect for the management examples and philosophies learned here and with gratitude for the personal attention to my career growth.
Thank you for the rewarding experience I’ve enjoyed during my seven-year association with the organization.
Sincerely,
Sample 2
Dear Mr.
Please accept my resignation as associate chemist at the GERT Institute. I plan to leave my job here on September 30, 19–, taking a few days of annual leave just prior to that effective date.
As you know, my primary interest has been in the oil and gas industry. Therefore, I’ve accepted a position with Fury Refining, Inc., that should put me back in touch with my “first love.”
Although I’m eager to accept the challenges in this new position, I regret leaving the institute. You and the organization as a whole have treated me very well over the past three years. I won’t forget the friendship and professional growth I’ve experienced as an employee here.
Best wishes to all of you for years of expansion here.
Sincerely,
Sample 3
Dear
After months of reviewing the outlook for the company in the wake of this economic downturn, I see no other alternative than to resign my position as chief financial officer with HHH (company). Needless to say, after 12 years of service, this decision was not an easy one.
Please make my resignation effective January 31, which is the end of my scheduled vacation. I will turn over all company books and settle my accounts prior to that date.
I look back on the experience gained and the friends made with much regard. My association with HHH has been a valued part of my life.
Good luck to you in the years to come.
Sincerely,
Sample 4
Dear
I am offering my resignation as operations manager of the XXX plant, effective May 15. As of now, I’m not quite sure where I’ll be looking for employment and am toying with the idea of turning one of my life-long hobbies into a profit-making enterprise.
Frankly, Vernon, I was deeply disappointed the vacancy of general manager was filled by someone from outside the company. Through years of excellent performance appraisals, I was led to believe I was in line for that position. Under the circumstances, I think you’ll understand my decision to resign.
I do appreciate the management training I’ve been given here; it has indeed prepared me well for almost any general business career I decide to pursue. My best wishes for the company’s continued growth.
Sincerely,
Sample 5
Memorandum
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT: Resignation
Please accept my resignation as Associate Chemist at XXX Research, Inc.; my last day will be August 15, 19–.
Re: Resignation from the post of Settlement clerk
I would like to let you know how much I have enjoyed my last three years at the Hero Company. Hero Company is an invaluable place for enriching my knowledge about financial field, I enjoyed working with my colleagues and I have learned so much things here.
Because I would like to take a new challenge and I want to meet people from all walks of life, I have accepted an offer from an Insurance firm as a Personal Financial Consultant. I would therefore appreciate it if you would accept my resignation effective from 8 March, 20xx.
I would be very much obliged if you would kindly give me a reference letter before I leave. Thank you for all that you have done to make my work here both interesting and enjoyable.
please accept my resignation as associate chemist at the gert institute. i plan to leave my job here on september 30, 19–, taking a few days of annual leave just prior to that effective date.
as you know, my primary interest has been in the oil and gas industry. therefore, i’ve accepted a position with fury refining, inc., that should put me back in touch with my “first love.”
although i’m eager to accept the challenges in this new position, i regret leaving the institute. you and the organization as a whole have treated me very well over the past three years. i won’t forget the friendship and professional growth i’ve experienced as an employee here.
【外企个人原因英语辞职信一】
Dear Mr.
Please accept my resignation as associate chemist at the GERT Institute. I plan to leave my job here on September 30, 19, taking a few days of annual leave just prior to that effective date.
As you know, my primary interest has been in the oil and gas industry. Therefore, Ive accepted a position with Fury Refining, Inc., that should put me back in touch with my first love.
Although Im eager to accept the challenges in this new position, I reGREt leaving the institute. You and the organization as a whole have treated me very well over the past three years. I wont forget the friendship and professional growth Ive experienced as an employee here.
Best wishes to all of you for years of expansion here.
Sincerely,
【外企个人原因英语辞职信二】
Dear
After months of reviewing the outlook for the company in the wake of this economic downturn, I see no other alternative than to resign my position as chief financial officer with HHH (company). Needless to say, after 12 years of service, this decision was not an easy one.
Please make my resignation effective January 31, which is the end of my scheduled vacation. I will turn over all company books and settle my accounts prior to that date.
I look back on the experience gained and the friends made with much regard. My association with HHH has been a valued part of my life.
Good luck to you in the years to come.
Sincerely,
【外企个人原因英语辞职信三】
Dear
Effective October 1, I will assume the position of director of human resources for XXX, Inc., in Baton Rouge. Therefore, please accept my resignation as benefits and compensation coordinator of the Human Resources Department within AAA Associates, effective September 30.
The decision was a difficult one for me BECause I have so enjoyed my working relationships here. The job description has given me GREat latitude in assisting other coordinators within the human resource area, and as a result, Ive gained skills in several related fields. These cross-training opportunities have been invaluable, and in a much more formal, classroom setting, Ive been able to take advantage of classes in management, interpersonal skills, writing, and oral presentations. All of this training has been a worthwhile effort for both AAA (company) and me.
As I go to the new position, Ill do so with the utmost respect for the management examples and philosophies learned here and with gratitude for the personal attention to my career growth.
关键词：英语求职信；写作；中西文化差异
中图分类号：H051 文献标志码：A 文章编号：1002-2589（2013）18-0278-02
随着社会的飞速发展，经济全球化已是不可逆转的趋势。我们面临越来越多进入外资企业、中外合资企业或国外集团公司等工作的机会。要抓住这一机会，一封地道得体的英语求职信显得至关重要。
关于如何写作英语求职信，已有不少研究对写作技巧、写作规范、写作范例等进行了探讨，或运用相关理论进行语篇、体裁、语用等分析。但对于在写作中应该注意的中西文化差异的研究还尚显单薄。
求职信在英汉环境中都属于应用文，都有严格的行文规范。但鉴于中西文化差异，中英文求职信的行文规范也存在一定差异。不少中国学生习惯写作时先写汉语，再挨个翻译成英语。这就必然导致某些在中文中得体的表述在英文求职信中却不被接受，从而造成负面影响，错失面试或工作机会。本文探讨源于中西文化差异的中英文求职信写作差异，以尊重客观差异，尊重对方文化，有利于信息的正确传递和交流的顺利进行。
一、层级制度与民主社会
中国是一个层级制度统治下的层级社会，在社会的各个领域及家庭内部都在不同程度上、以不同方式存在着层级。整个社会基本是以权力为核心，实行自上而下、逐级管理的运作方式。长期的社会层级结构形成了我们尊上爱下、尊老爱幼的传统美德。这在汉语求职信中最明显的体现就是敬辞和谦词的使用。如 “尊敬的贵单位/公司领导，您好！”，在这个简单的开头称呼及问候里，使用了“尊敬的、贵、领导、您”四个敬辞。又如表明意图时常用“我恳请贵单位/公司给我一个机会，让我成为你们中的一员，我将用我的一生报答您的知遇之恩”，其中使用了“恳请、让、报答、知遇之恩”等谦词，结尾则常用“此致、敬礼”等敬辞。这些敬辞和谦词的使用，一方面表达出自己对对方的尊敬，同时也体现了求职者和招聘者之间的层级关系。
在现代西方社会，政府权力运作仍是按层级结构进行，但在市场经济和公民社会领域则无层级结构。人们信仰人生而平等，不以权高为重、不以年老为尊，强调个人能力的发展。因此，英语求职信中往往不使用敬辞和谦词。如信首称呼在不知聘用者姓名时常用“Dear Sir/Madam”，知道姓名时则可用“Dear Mr./Ms. X”。这体现了在西方社会中，招聘方与求职者是平等关系，而非上下级。另外，如果既知道招聘者姓名还知道职业头衔时，开头常表述为“Dear Dr./Pro. Smith”，这也体现了西方人在社会生活中追求平等、不以权位为重的观念，而是突出强调对个人职业能力的重视。信尾署名常用“Sincerely （yours） X”或“Truly （yours） X”，这体现了在求职者看来，自己与招聘方也是彼此平等的。如果中国求职者不了解这一文化差异，仍然根据汉语习惯，使用在英语中不为得体的自谦甚至自贬的表达方式，极易被误认为是信心不足、本事不够，不利于获得展示我们真正才华的机会。
二、集体主义与个人主义
集体主义是共产主义道德的核心，是社会主义精神文明的重要标志。集体主义体现为群体取向和他人取向。群体取向指以国家、集体利益为重，必要时牺牲个人利益，即“舍小家，顾大家，以大局为重”。群体取向在汉语求职信中主要表现在表达决心时显示出的奉献精神，如“我将为贵单位/公司的发展奉献我毕生的力量”。其次还体现在行文中追求语篇的整体效果，措辞考究，不惜引用古诗词和充满激情的词汇，如“十年磨一剑，今日把示君”、“雄鹰展翅急需一方天空，良马驰骋尚待一方路径”等使文章显得神采飞扬，给招聘者留下激情澎湃、才华横溢的整体印象。他人取向是群体取向的延伸，体现为做事时首先考虑他人看法，逢人多说好话，以建立和谐关系。如“首先向您辛勤的劳动致以崇高的敬意！”；“蒙阁下抽闲一顾此函，不胜感激”。这些礼貌感激之词体现了中国人的他人取向价值观，意在给对方好印象，从情感上建立良好关系。
与中国人的群体取向和他人取向相比较，个人主义是西方文明的核心价值观。个人主义是由民主社会延伸出来的，它坚信人与人之间生而平等，无尊卑贵贱之分，故英语求职信中常无敬辞和谦词。求职者用语措辞均站在与招聘者平等的立场。其次，个人主义以个人为中心，强调个人的重要性，追求个人利益的最大化，故英语求职信中大量句子使用第一人称“I”作主语。如汉语求职信致谢时均省略主语“我”，突出宾语“您”，体现他人取向（如“非常感谢您在百忙之中……”）；英语求职信致谢时则表达为“I appreciate being considered for your faculty position”，充分体现了西方人的个人本位价值观。另外，个人主义强调自身能力的发展，追求自我价值的实现。因此，英语求职信没有中文求职信那些意在拉拢彼此情感距离、留下好印象、建立良好关系却与应聘职位无本质联系的表达，而是在第一自然段明确陈述应聘目的，第二、三自然段说明教育背景和工作经历，并阐明为什么自己是该职位的不二人选。第四自然段提出面试要求、给出联系方式。从这一谋篇布局可以看出，缘于西方个人主义价值观，英文求职信重在提供与应聘职位有本质联系的信息，突出个人能力和胜任特征，追求自身价值的实现。
三、螺旋型思维与直线型思维
中国人的思维方式以直觉、具体为特征，体现为“先分后总，先小后大”，思维活动大多是螺旋式地绕圈向前发展。在谈论某一问题时，往往采取的不是直线式直入主题的方法，而是通常先做适当铺垫、陈述相关信息，再切入主题、最后得出结论或陈述自己的目的、观点等，被称为围绕主题绕圈子的“迂回式”思维方式。这在中文求职信中也有明显体现。中文求职信通常不是开篇直接表述应聘目的，而是先问候并表达谢意，然后介绍个人相关信息和胜任特征，最后才提出应聘目的。这一迂回式的写作方法真切地呈现了中国人的螺旋式思维模式。同时，中国人绕圈子的思维方式还体现在陈述一些与应聘职位无直接关系的信息，如问候语、客套话，古诗词、祝福语、致敬词等。这些表达省略后不影响必要信息的提供，但却不符合中国人的思维方式和表达习惯，从而有失得体而不被接受。
西方人则更重抽象思维，倾向于对问题进行综合分析，舍弃次要的、抓住本质属性，是典型的直线型思维模式。在写作中体现为：遣词造句上往往遵循从一般到具体、从概括到举例、从整体到部分的原则；行文结构中习惯开门见山、直入主题、突出中心。因此，在英语求职信中，文首没有问候语，没有客套话之类的和应聘无本质联系的表达，而是直截了当地陈述应聘目的，紧接着重点阐述所具备的胜任特征，以表明自己是该职位的不二人选。汉语求职信末尾往往要用祝愿语和“此致 敬礼”等敬语；而缘于西方人的直线型思维模式，这种表述在英语求职信中被认为是非必要信息，与求职主题无本质联系，因此不必使用。
中西方由于长期以来的社会历史背景差异，形成了不同的社会文化，并导致了东西方人不同的价值取向和思维模式。文化无优劣之分，但存在客观差异。在“求同存异”的前提下，尊重彼此的社会文化差异是和平和谐发展的必经之路。“入乡”需“随俗”，中国求职者在写作英语求职信时，需要了解这些差异，并学会用英语进行思维，按照西方人所接受的模式写作，避免浓厚的中国式英语，尽量使文章地道得体，从而达到正确有效地传递信息、促进跨文化交际的顺利进行，有及获取更多的面试和工作机会。
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