1、The Way to Success
Everyone tries to achieve success in his career, but someone finally attains his aim while the other fails. Why? The successful one continues his cause to the
end through long period of hard work, but the failure one is easily disappointed and stops halfway.
Strong will, perseverance and diligence are the three essentials of success. A
man of strong will and perseverance always has an inflexible spirit. He sticks
to his cause no matter how tough it might be. Sun Zhongshan was such a man. Many
of his attempts failed, but he held to his purpose with firmness and at last he
succeeded. Diligence means steadiness in one's work and study. Marx often worked 15 hours a day. Life is short and we have too much to do. Without diligence no
one can achieve anything.
I believe that where there is a will there is a way and that success belongs to whoever can put up with long years of patient toil and constant effort. This is the way to success.
2、
A Letter of Application
May 30, 2006
Manager of the Personnel Department
Dear Mr. Zhang,
I noticed your ad for a subeditor in todays China Youth Daily. Because writing and publication work have long been interest of mine, I wish to apply for this position.
I like such a job because I like writing and I enjoy working at the desk very much. While in school, I was the sports editor on the campus newspaper and the senior editor for the campus literary magazine since graduation. Such experience strengthened my determination to take writing as my life career.
My education also qualifies me for the job. In 1998 I earned my B.A. degree with a major in English and a minor in journalism. So I would be ready to deal with both domestic and crosscultural issues.
I am currently available for an interview any weekday after 3:00 PM. You can reach me at my home phone, 62289614.
Looking forward to hearing from you, and thank you for your attention.
Sincerely yours,
Li Qiang
靠自己