Today we're putting our feet up and enjoying the last bit of summer sunshine.

現在我們正放鬆享受著夏日最後的陽光。

Enjoying? I wish you told me this was the plan, Jeff.

享受？Jeff，我希望你有事先告知我今天的計畫。

It's ninety degrees out. I'm standing over top of a smoldering barbecue and I'm wearing a black suit.

現在外面九十度華氏（32.2度攝氏）。我站在燒燙燙的烤肉架旁邊，還穿著黑色西裝。

-You seem to be enjoying yourself though. -Actually it's a little chilly over here.

-你倒是看起來很享受。 -其實這邊挺涼快的。

How are those burgers coming along anyway? I'd like to eat before I run in to grab a sweater.

那些漢堡肉煎得怎樣啦？進去拿毛衣前我想先吃一下。

Anyway, as I said, it's the end of the summer, which means it's time to get back to work.

總之，就像我說的，夏天將盡，意味著回到工作崗位的時間到啦！

Many of you'll be looking for new employment, which means that your cover letter needs to be in tip top shape.

許多人正要求職，這意味著你的求職信必須是最高品質。

And that's why today Jeff and I are talking about cover letters because we keep seeing job seekers everywhere making mistakes that ultimately prevent them from getting interviews.

這就是為什麼今天 Jeff 和我要來討論求職信，我們一直看到求職者鑄下滔天大錯，讓他們直接和第一關面試說掰掰。

There's a good chance you're making the same mistake right now, which is why we decided to give you the interview guys top 5 cover letter tips.

你很有能也在犯相同的錯誤，所以我們決定要傳授你們五個寫求職信的小技巧。

So what's the first tip on our list, Jeff?

Jeff，第一個祕訣是甚麼呢？

Tip number one is to make sure to address the cover letter to a specific person,

第一，求職信上要確實寫上給相關人事部之人員。

generally the person in charge at the department you're applying to where the hiring manager in charge at the interview.

基本上，部門裡負責你申請的人員就是負責面試的雇用主管。

If you don't know the correct name, we suggest you contact the company and find out who it will be.

如果不確定其姓名，建議你聯繫其公司確認。

Our second tip is to avoid simply repeating the information in your resume.

第二，避免履歷上資料一再重複。

Instead, use your cover letter to introduce and highlight your personality, curiosity, and your level of interest in the field you're applying to work in.

盡量多著墨你的個性、感到好奇的事物，還有對未來職場領域的興趣。

Our third tip is to keep it short and simple yet dynamic,

第三，求職信應簡單扼要，不失活潑。

definitely no more than one page, and probably closer to half a page.

絕對不要超過一頁，盡量保持半頁左右。

Three paragraphs should do the trick.

三段內文就夠。

Resist the urge to ramble on and instead dive right into the interesting parts right away.

別東扯西扯，直截切入能引人感興趣的部分。

Tip number four is to use keywords to enhance the point you're trying to make,

第四，運用關鍵字加強要點。

whether it pertains to skills, references, or any other relevant information.

無論是有關技能，抑或其他相關資訊。

Companies are using software to screen cover letters for keywords, and if you don't have them, you're likely not to get an interview.

公司會利用軟體來搜尋求職信上的關鍵字，如果他們要的關鍵字你都沒有，那你很可能就拿不到面試入場券了。

The best place to find these keywords is in the job description.

最容易找到這些關鍵字的地方在工作內容簡介。

And as always our final tip is to tailor your cover letter to the company you're interviewing with

最後一個秘訣：量身訂做你要去面試公司的求職信。

The company has an idea of what their perfect candidate will look like, and it's your job to convince them that you are this person.

公司方心中都有一個最佳候選人形象，你要說服對方你就是他們要的人。

You can do this by identifying, including in your cover letter, the qualities that they put a lot of value in.

你可以將他們看重的部分在你的求職信中加以著墨，以達到這個目的。

So, there you have it: the interview guys top 5 cover letter tips.

就是這些：求職信的五大祕訣。

Mastering these tips will really help make sure that your cover letter stands out amongst your competition.

掌握這幾個步驟，讓你的求職信脫穎而出。

But that's only half the battle. Isn't it, Jeff?

但這才剛開始，對吧，Jeff？

That's right, Mike. The most important part is the interview itself and, more specifically, being able to answer the variety of interview questions that you'll be asked.

沒錯，Mike，最重要的還是面試，要能夠回答面試時千奇百怪的問題。

But, don't worry, because we've got you covered.

別擔心！有我們罩你。

We've written a hugely popular free special report that you can get by simply clicking on the button on your screen right now.

我們寫了篇廣受好評的報告，點選螢幕下方按鈕即可免費獲得。

We're Jeff and Mike, the interview guys saying. Thanks for watching.

我們是 Jeff 跟 Mike，Interview guys 主持人，謝謝收看！

Now go ahead and click the button now.

現在就點擊按鈕吧！