求职者向用人单位发出的求职信中，大部分都是应征特定职位的求职信，这一类信通常都附有简历，不需要向招聘单位再索取报名表格。
应征特定职位的求职信具有向招聘者说明简历和具体求职内容的作用。在简历中你已经将自己的职业经历或教育情况列表说明了，在求职信里就应着重显示自己的优点。
在求职信里要简短地对简历中提到的与应聘职位有关的职业经历和技能加以说明。但是，只是简单的重复简历里的内容是不够的。要把简历里没有的内容充分添加进去，显示出与其他应聘者的差别。你需要传达的信息是：对这份工作的渴望，为什么你适合这个职位，以及表达你真诚希望加入对方团队的愿望。
在第一段里，明确陈述你想应聘的职位名称，第二段说明你已了解这项工作和公司的要求，阐述你为什么认为你符合对方的招聘条件。第三段讲清你本人希望在何时面试、何时可以上班以及其他福利方面你希望的标准。第四段则用表达真诚希望的语句结束这封信。
典型的求职信格式是：你的地址写在信纸的右上方，地址下面是写信日期。信纸左上角要写上接受你求职信的人的姓名和尊称其下面是该公司的名称和地址。再下面就是招聘广告中给出的其他相关代码。请看如下范例：
P.O Box 168
Shanghai Flash Network Co. Ltd
Shanghai
200120
HR Manager
Shanghai Sky Online Business Company
Rm. 2034, AAA Center
23 February 2004
Dear Sir,
In reply to your advertisement in Beijing Youth Daily of December 25, I am writing to apply for the position of computer engineer.
I am thirty two years old and a graduate of Beijing Foreign Studies University. My experience in this line of work includes five years as a computer engineer with Shanghai Flash Network Company. I did an excellent job there, and was the Outstanding Employee of 2002-2003 in SFN. The reason for leaving my present employer is because they're closing their office. As for the pleasant and cooperative personality you required: I am very enthusiastic, a good team worker, and I can work both long hours and under pressure.
I am enclosing my resume complete with a recent photo. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Concerning the salary, I would be glad to start with 5,000 RMB per month （after tax subtraction）.
I am eager to become a member of your company’s team and would like to start on the new job as soon as possible. I would be glad to come in for an interview and introduce myself in person.
Sincerely,
Michael Fang