2楼占着，发一些自己的阅读笔记。

According to several books published on cover letters, employers seem to be able to pick out formulas a mile away, and this could cost you the chance to secure an interview.
——所以，cover letter一定要结合自己经历，不然沦为八股文

This is weak because anyone can say these things about themselves, so the writing is not very persuasive.
——如果只有一个干巴巴的claim，而没有数据、事例支撑，那个claim还不如不写
Match the paper and font style of your resume to your cover letter.
——细节很重要，HR阿姨的心情很重要

A week to ten days after sending a cover letter, follow up with a phone call to the employer. In fact, you may wish to mention that you will make this follow up call in the conclusion of your cover letter (e.g., “I will call you in a week to discuss the possibility of interviewing for the job of...”). A follow up call is one important way to show your sincere interest in the job and to learn a little more about the organization.
——一定要follow up，不但要表明会follow，而且要真的follow，面皮要厚啊

Recruiters gave higher ratings to applicants who elaborated on relevant work experience and relevant coursework (especially when work experience was limited).
——像我这种没啥经历的小本科，一定要把有限的事例往应聘要求和职位特征上面靠

List what you know about the organization
——一定要表明我是如何地爱你如何地懂你啊我未来的老板们

functional skills、transferable skills
——会什么，会去掌握什么，都要highlight

Focus the one or two paragraphs in the body of your letter around the one or two abilities or claims about yourself that you think most equip you for the job opening.
——突出重点能力，而且根据上面的说法，要突出佐证点多的那一个