今天我想聊聊關(guān)于留學(xué)申請PhD，關(guān)于套磁信的那些套路败徊。

前方附干貨帚呼。

中國人總是傾向于保守、內(nèi)斂皱蹦，這也就使得套磁這樣一件需要主動去跟陌生人勾搭的事情顯得格外神秘與艱難煤杀。But，套磁遠(yuǎn)沒那么難沪哺，它只是提前給了我們一個可以主動把握的機(jī)會：通過一封郵件就可以與想要申請的專業(yè)領(lǐng)域最有聲望的知名教授取得聯(lián)系沈自，達(dá)到混臉熟的目的。

套磁信要避免的幾大坑

由于研究方向和所在的管理職位辜妓，我差不多每周都能收到10多封套磁信枯途，主要來源于中國、大印度籍滴、馬來酪夷、印尼、中東孽惰、還有荷蘭晚岭。估計(jì)由于模板的存在，大多數(shù)套磁信還是有禮有節(jié)勋功。主要給我印象比較深刻的問題只有如下幾個：

1）給同一個大學(xué)里的人群發(fā)套磁信

最讓人火大的莫過于坦报，收到一份情真意切的套磁信，正準(zhǔn)備電話詢問細(xì)節(jié)狂鞋，結(jié)果1個小時之內(nèi)片择，從好幾個同事那邊轉(zhuǎn)發(fā)過來，說：“我覺得這個申請人的背景比較適合你的研究組”要销」够兀或者完全提不起興趣而刪除套磁信，到了中午，2纤掸、3個同事同時跑過來說：“我要了這個申請人脐供！”

老兄，群發(fā)套磁信借跪，也別給同一個系里面的人群發(fā)罢骸！第一種情況掏愁，傷害了老板的心靶伞；第二種呢果港，還想挑起內(nèi)斗沦泌，玩?zhèn)€二桃殺三士么？

所以切記：套磁信辛掠，同一個大學(xué)不要同時套2個以上的老板谢谦。

2)不誠實(shí)，夸大成果

一般你說了你發(fā)表了幾篇一般文章萝衩，老板也懶得去查細(xì)節(jié)回挽；但是有人在CV中說發(fā)表了3篇IEEE TRANSACTIONS。眼睛一亮猩谊，看看他做的什么吧千劈，結(jié)果找啊找啊找，什么也找不到牌捷。電話給他的導(dǎo)師墙牌，發(fā)現(xiàn)是投稿過3篇IEEE TRANSACTIONS，都被拒了暗甥。

這樣的申請人啊憔古，在學(xué)術(shù)圈估計(jì)真混不長。

3）不回復(fù)老板的回信

這個問題主要是中國申請人的淋袖。也許因?yàn)榇蠹伊?xí)慣了用QQ、微信等锯梁，沒有意識到許多國外大學(xué)EMAIL才是官方的通訊渠道即碗。

對感興趣的申請人，許多老板都會在看到套磁信后陌凳，馬上EMAIL回復(fù)剥懒。

我對感興趣的博士后申請人，經(jīng)常在看到套磁信的2分鐘內(nèi)就回復(fù)說合敦，“本組現(xiàn)在沒有經(jīng)費(fèi)雇傭你為博士后初橘，但是你如果想過來3個月做訪問學(xué)者，我還是可以提供支持的”ｉ埽”結(jié)果許多申請人耕蝉，如泥牛入海，完全沒有回響夜只。即使你對我沒有興趣垒在，哼唧一下表示禮貌，總不會累死吧扔亥！套磁信那么長都憋出來了场躯，一句回復(fù)也能累死你？

其實(shí)旅挤，老板很少直接把不熟悉的人直接招為2踢关、3年博士后的，一般是給2粘茄、3個月的RA或者訪問學(xué)者签舞，試試看。

4）套磁信完全沒有針對性

如果把套磁對象換個其他名字驹闰，這封信還可以使用瘪菌。

不要套用模板！

不要套用模板嘹朗！

不要套用模板师妙！

(重要發(fā)言專用格式~認(rèn)真臉）

如何恰到好處的套磁？

先舉兩個博士后套磁信的栗子：

I.

Dear Dr. XXX,

My name is XXX, and Iam writing to inquire about the availability of obtaining a postdoctoralposition in your institution. I received my Ph.D. degree from XXX in June XXX.My Ph.D. dissertation title is “XXXXXXX”.

My research interests focus on xxxxxx and system engineering. My Ph.D.dissertation focuses on XXX by means of xxxx. I have published XXX papers inSCI journals, XXX papers in EI journals along with one paper under revision.

With many years of rich experience in study on operational research and xxxx, Imaster solving fuzzy XXXXXX. With deep understanding of xxxxx related basictheory of knowledge and technology, thanks to my research activities, I have astrong academic background on xxxx xxx, xxxxxxx, etc. Additionally, I haveparticipated in several xxxxx projects which endow me rich engineeringexperiences.

I believe that I am a xxxxxxx, as well as a good collaborator with excellentcommunication and writing skills. Also, I believe that exciting discoveriesoften come from multi-disciplinary researches and a training opportunity inyour lab would help me advance greatly. I would be highly grateful if you couldgive me a chance.

Attached please find my CV with the statement of my research interest and thecontact information. If needed, I can send you a hard copy of the materials. Iam more than willing to answer any of your questions concerning my applicationand research. I am looking forward to your response.

Sincerely

II.

Dear Dr. XXX,

My name is XXX XXX,and I am writing to look for any opportunities for a postdoctoral position inyour team. Your advices will be greatly appreciated.

I got my doctoral degree in year XXX, and now I am working as a teacher andmaster instructor in XXX University. From year XXXX, I’m the XXXX committeemember of the XXXX, and from XXX to now, I’m the XXXX.

I have published several papers and monographs, as well as presided over anumber of research projects, such as the project named “XXXXX” funded byMinistry of XXXXX, and the "XXXXX" scientific research project ofXXXXXX.

I have strong passion for XXX XXX, with proactive stance in synergetic learningresearch and a desire to make a positive change in online technologic?applying analysis. I eagerly hope you could consider my application and offerme a chance to improve myself both on academic and research ability.

Looking forward to your news.

Yours Sincerely

整個信在內(nèi)容屹培、英文方面沒有明顯漏洞默穴。但是呢，實(shí)際上效果不佳褪秀，因?yàn)椋?/p>

a)一般老板首先會看蓄诽，這個套磁信和我有什么關(guān)系呢？你介紹了一通自己媒吗，我知道你很厲害仑氛，但是你熟悉我這個實(shí)驗(yàn)室么？知道我這里是做什么的么闸英？你的技能和知識對我的實(shí)驗(yàn)室有什么幫助熬忉？通篇沒有提到和我有關(guān)的東西甫何，為什么我要花時間看你的附件CV啊出吹，刪除！

b)博士生的話辙喂，可以提t(yī)raining opportunity捶牢，本來博士就是一個訓(xùn)練過程鸠珠；但是博士后呢，老板一般是期望你召之即來秋麸、來之能戰(zhàn)渐排，另外，為什么老板需要花錢雇傭你來HELP YOU ADVANCE GREATLY或者IMPROVE YOURSELF呢竹勉？

c)最后一個問題是飞盆，從老板的角度來講，找博士后其實(shí)是賣方市場次乓，優(yōu)秀博士畢業(yè)生旁邊經(jīng)常就有老板求著說吓歇，到我這邊來做博士后吧，能量大的老板可能直接就給了tenure track position票腰。老板好不容易弄到的研究基金城看，當(dāng)然希望能夠找到個高手博士后。即使你的水平就那么多杏慰，也不能做出begging狀测柠，所以，要小心使用這個詞if you can give/offer

me a chance.有水平的話缘滥，架子還是需要擺一擺的轰胁；水平不夠擺架子的話，也別低三下四朝扼。

其實(shí)赃阀，不論是博士生或者博士后申請，套磁可以很簡單直白的擎颖，特別是能夠做到對你套磁的老板的組比較熟悉榛斯，讓老板給你回信問細(xì)節(jié)，那就達(dá)到目的了搂捧。

來看2個正面的例子：

下面這封離開模板千里驮俗，但是我直接打電話問他的情況了，其中的一個關(guān)鍵是：他看了我研究組的網(wǎng)站允跑，知道我的組做什么王凑，賣點(diǎn)是什么。

Dear Dr XXXX,

I am a student at XXXXX with a major in XXXX. ?I am a master honor studentand will be graduating this December.

I am planning to attend graduate school in XXXXX, with a focus on XXXXX. I havebeen exploring XXXX graduate programs when I am working on XXXX project, and Iam particularly interested in your research interest, XXXX.

I hope you don’t mind my getting in touch, but I’d like to inquire whether youare currently accepting PhD students. ?If you are, would you willing totalk to me a bit more by email. I have explored your website in detail, and itseems like an excellent fit for me because of its emphasis on XXXX.

I know you’re very busy so I appreciate any time you can reply me. ?Thanksvery much,

Sincerely

再來看個印度學(xué)生的套磁信聋丝，信件寫的很感人荤崇，但是可能印度IIT的統(tǒng)一模板就是這個，因?yàn)椴畈欢嗟搅嗣磕昴硞€時候潮针，我就可以收到一大堆這種架構(gòu)的信。其實(shí)內(nèi)容還是很勾人的呢倚喂。

Dear Professor XXXXX,

I read your paper 'XXXXXXXXXXXXX' and the experience was quite overwhelming aswell as enriching.

（你看每篷，我知道你的亮點(diǎn)文章瓣戚，其實(shí)誰知道看沒看呢。）I am apre-final year undergraduate student at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)XXXX, India pursuing my B.S-M.S Dual degree in XXXX. While browsing throughyour profile, I came to know about your Research work.

I have

had quite a few research experiences in past which include research internships

with Princeton University (U.S.A), IBM research (India) and University of

Greifswald (Germany).

（牛校走過一番啊焦读，營造出哄搶氣氛：你不要我子库，有的是人要我呢。）I wish to

pursue a research project under your guidance/or otherwise would be glad even

if I could assist you in any currently ongoing project during XXX . I am

interested and enthusiastic to carry out productive research so as to enhance

and exploit my skills and to contribute positively to the research going on in

these fields. I think that my efforts and new ideas could be quite helpful to

what the project/research topic demands.

（我對你干的事情會有幫助的呢：說不定有new idea哦）I triedto contact you a few months back also but there was some issues with my emailserver leading to some difficulties in receiving emails.

（前幾個月我EMAIIL過你的矗晃，但是你沒理我仑嗅，算啦，我就給你個臺階张症，說也許我大學(xué)郵件服務(wù)器不給力：給老板造成內(nèi)疚感仓技，你不理我！其實(shí)呢俗他，老板也記不清是不是收到過了脖捻，一般都刪除的，對吧兆衅？）Shouldyou require any more information, I would be glad to provide. My CurriculumVitae is attached along with for your kind perusal.

Thanking you for your kind consideration and looking forward to receiving yourfavorable response on the subject.

Best Regards

平心而論地沮，這封套磁信屬于典范級別的了。不過由于IIT的學(xué)生差不多每人都這個套路羡亩，許多老板都看厭倦了摩疑，所以你還是需要小心使用。

少點(diǎn)模板畏铆，多點(diǎn)心雷袋！

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