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Recruitment. Filling a vacancy. → MK, p 30 Reading Vocabulary to give notice one month’s notice resume / CV Practice explaining what happens when an employee gives notice!. Job applications. How can you get your name onto the shortlist for interviews when applying for a job?
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Filling a vacancy → MK, p 30 Reading Vocabulary to give notice one month’s notice resume / CV Practice explaining what happens when an employee gives notice!
Job applications • How can you get your name onto the shortlist for interviews when applying for a job? • What can you do to impress the organization which is hiring staff? • → MK, p 32
Application letters Covering letter/letter of motivation
Getting you a job interview • introduce you to the employer • arrest his/her attention • arouse his/her interest • persuade him/her you are the person to interview → MK, p 35 → RB, p 73
What to say? • Introduction • why you are writing (name position, your source of info or if they might have a vacancy) • basic info about yourself • Body • why you want the job, why this particular company and how if fits your interests • refer to your CV to prove your claim • convey enthusiasm and interest for the job/organization • Closing • express your wish for an interview, offer additional info, thank them – be proactive
Curriculum Vitae / Resume → RB, p 74-75 HW: Read notes and study examples in MK, p 33-35 Study Further tips for job interviews, MK p 37 Reader, p 79, task II Find a job ad for the position you would be interested in. Then write a letter of application and your CV.
Steps to follow 1. Write your personal CV (no work experience?): • Include all of your experiences • from favourite games & cartoons to hobbies, school projects, volunteering activities • Remember all you have learnt, all your talents 2. Work toward your business CV: • Take a good look at Job Description, research the company and similar positions in other companies • Have questions? Call them up and ask! • Adapt your CV
Steps to follow (cont.)- COVER LETTER 3. Use unique but professional stationery 4. Spell check (have it edited if necessary) 5. Avoid contractions: e.g. I’m → I am it’s → it is haven’t → have not 6. Avoid colloquialisms: eg. I will be available from this week on
COVER LETTER – general remarks • Avoid too short and too long letters • Show emotion, but do not be pathetic • Focus on relevant experience • Be detailed and specific • Emphasize your strong areas • No experience – show desire to learn • Companies want people they can model • Present yourself: situation → result • Show enthusiasm about the job and company • Mention hobbies only if relevant for the job
Why is this good? • My work this summer provided my with an opportunity to write excellent reports. • I am excited to learn about... • This position would allow me to expand my telecommunications and financial knowledge, to define and solve problems. I would find this very interesting and challenging.
Could it be better? • I want this job because Tele2 is my favourite telecom company. • Your company seems like very successful company. • I am a very open-minded and interesting person. • I was doing a project which required communication skills, creativity and commitment. • I started working in a bank but everything there seemed too straight forward to me so I quit. • I could tell you about me and maybe ask you a few questions about your ad.
Finally... • Practice writing application letters, CVs and taking interviews: • Apply even if you are not interested • Go to interviews just for the sake of practice • Visit career fairs and talk to professionals there – they mean business!