U7 · Lesson 2 · Pre-writing · Activity 02
Mirror Conversion · 镜像转换

Mirror Conversion — turn requirements into strengths. 镜像转换 · 把要求变成优势

The job ad says "you should…"; the applicant writes "I am…". Same words, different person. 招聘广告写"你应该……",求职者就回应"我就是……"。同样的词,不同的人称。

The technique, in one rule.写作秘诀 · 一句话讲透

Read the job ad carefully. Every requirement that begins with "You should…" can be flipped — like a mirror — into your matching strength "I am…" or "I have…". This shows the employer that you fit the job exactly. 仔细阅读招聘广告。广告中每一条 "You should…" 的要求,都可以像照镜子一样,转换成你的优势 "I am…" 或 "I have…"。这样就能精准回应招聘要求。

Job Ad says · 广告写
You should be good at spoken English. 应聘者应擅长英语口语
Applicant writes · 应聘者回应
I am good at spoken English. 我擅长英语口语
Your task · 任务: Read Wang Fang's job ad on the left. Then read her letter on the right. Notice how each numbered requirement ①②③④⑤ in the ad gets mirrored into a matching sentence in her letter. Same color = same mirror pair. 阅读左侧王芳的招聘广告,再看右侧她写的求职信。注意广告里每条标号的要求 ①②③④⑤,都在信中找到对应的"镜像句"。颜色相同 = 同一对镜像。
Document A · Job Ad · 招聘广告 A
Document B · Wang Fang's Job Application Letter · 王芳的求职信 B
Position Available · 职位空缺

Tour Guide 导游 (兼职 / 全职)

Local Travel Agency · Xiamen

About the role · 职位描述

We are a growing travel agency seeking an enthusiastic Tour Guide to lead small group tours of our beautiful city for international visitors. You will plan day-trips, host visitors, and represent our agency with warmth and professionalism.

Requirements · 任职要求

  • 1 You should have education in vocational school or higher.
    You should major in tourism.
  • 2 You should have good spoken English skills.
  • 3 You should be good at using computer.
  • 4 You should make tour plans by yourself.
  • 5 You should be easy-going and hard-working.

How to apply · 申请方式

Please send your application letter and resume to: hr@localtravel.com

Job Application Letter
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of a tour guide.
My name is Wang Fang. I graduated from Wen Hua Vocational School. My major is tourism service. I have completed main courses in Tourism, Travel Agency Management, and Tourism English. Last summer, I worked as a part-time assistant in a local travel agency.
Mirrors requirement ① — vocational school education and tourism major.
I have good spoken English skills.
Mirrors requirement ② — good spoken English skills.
I am good at using computer.
Mirrors requirement ③ — good at using computer.
I can make tour plans by myself.
Mirrors requirement ④ — making tour plans.
I am easy-going and hard-working. In my free time, I enjoy reading books and doing yoga, which keep me calm and focused.
Mirrors requirement ⑤ — easy-going and hard-working.
I believe I will be fit for this position. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Wang Fang
A Day at Work · Pre-writing · Activity 02
U7 · Lesson 2 · Mirror Conversion
Job Ad → Letter · 镜像转换技巧