How to get a job How to get a job successfulsuccessful

How to get a job successfulHow to get a job successful

I. How to Apply for a JobI. How to Apply for a Job

II. Preparing for the Job InterviewII. Preparing for the Job Interview

I. How to Apply a JobI. How to Apply a Job

There are three steps to prepare for applying for a job:

1. Read the Job Announcement Carefully!2. Prepare a Cover Letter to introduce yourself and

spotlight on important experience to the company and ask for an interview.

3. Prepare your Resume or Curriculum Vitae (C.V) which should be submitted to the company along with your cover letter.

How should you get the information How should you get the information about the job?about the job?

1.1. Good communicationGood communication2.2. Listen to radioListen to radio3.3. Watch televisionWatch television4.4. Read newspaperRead newspaper5.5. Check the internetCheck the internet

How should a covering letter be laid out?How should a covering letter be laid out?

your address and contact details usually on the right side at the top; the employer's name and address usually on the left side; the date; 'Dear Mr or Ms Employer' (or, if you don't know who you are

writing to, 'Dear Sir or Madam'); a reference number for the job (if you know it) and/or the job title; the main body of the letter, justified to the left hand margin, with a

line between paragraphs; 'Yours sincerely,' if you know who you are writing to, or 'Yours

faithfully' if you don't. a space for your signature; your name.

Tips to rememberTips to remember Covering letters are not easy to write. Try brainstorming some ideas first

before trying to construct full paragraphs. It is worth spending some time experimenting with different versions before

adopting a style that suits both you and the organisation you are writing to. Try to keep your letter to one side of A4 word processed text, printed on

good quality plain paper, ensuring that the layout looks balanced. Use a legible font (e.g. Arial, Times) with a minimum size of 11 point. If you are asked for a handwritten letter, write as clearly and neatly as

possible. Presentation is very important so it is a good idea to practise first. Use positive and active words where possible, e.g. achieved, organised,

negotiated. Sell yourself and emphasise your enthusiasm for, and commitment to, the

opportunity or profession.

Personal Details:your name, address or addresses (if living away from home; telephone and mobile numbers; email address/es). Details such as your date of birth, nationality, gender or place of birth are discretionary and, depending on your circumstances, you may either include these or not.

Education and qualifications:only as far back as secondary school and in reverse chronological order with more space devoted to details about qualifications that matter most, normally your degree. If you feel that the content of your degree will not interest an employer, write about the skills that you developed whilst studying it.

Relevant Skills:a section listing these is increasingly common on CVs. Start by identifying which particular skills the employer is seeking and then give details. Use specific examples from your course, work experience, voluntary work and interests; in short, from any area of your life that seems appropriate.

How should a Curriculum Vitae be laid out?How should a Curriculum Vitae be laid out?

Work Experience:this can include paid jobs either during vacations or in term-time, paid and unpaid work placements, voluntary work - in fact, any situation in which you were working! They may all be used legitimately to show your suitability for the job in question by virtue of the particular skills and experience you developed.

Interests:again, these can show evidence of suitability through reference to the skills you have learnt. Being involved in sports can demonstrate team working ability, for example, or travel can show your adaptability and independence. Don't give a long list of interests but concentrate on two or three and write about what you have learnt from them.

Referees:normally include two of these, unless more are requested. One should be an academic referee, probably your tutor, and the other someone who can comment on you from a different perspective such as an employer or long-standing family acquaintance. Do not use family or people whose relationship to you is not clear and always get their permission first.

Tips on presenting your CVTips on presenting your CV Two sides of word-processed A4 is normally sufficient. Use good quality paper and paper clips, not staples. For your education put your most recent course first. Summarise qualifications that were achieved some years ago. For your work experience try and make your most relevant experience stand out. You

may want to consider having a separate section for this. Make your CV clear and consistent and leave plenty of white space. Make your headings stand out by using bold or italics. Use a legible font with a minimum size of 11. Use positive/action words which describe what you did. Check your spelling, grammar and punctuation. Use a laser printer for a better quality finish

II. II. Preparing for the Job InterviewPreparing for the Job Interview

There are eleven steps to prepare for applying a job:

1. Know the Company1. Know the Company

You should know what the company does, including reputation, history, etc.

Research the company using the internet.Because it is easy to answer the question.

2. Know yourself2. Know yourself Strength and Weakness

You should know what your strength and weakness clearly in order you easy to say high of yourself on that field and you know clearly what kinds of work you can do.

3. Prepare for the Questions! 3. Prepare for the Questions!

Education: What interests you most about your course? Why did you choose this subject? Describe how you typically approach a project. How did you choose your university? If you could change your course in any way,

what would you change? Are you satisfied with your academic

achievements to date? How would your tutor describe your works?

Leisure and interests:Leisure and interests:

What are your leisure time activities? What do you get out of them?

How do you relax?

Skills, attributes and potential:Skills, attributes and potential:

If we asked for a reference what would it say about you?

How would a friend describe you? What is your major achievement? How do you manage your day? How do you organize your time and assess your

priorities? What do you consider yourself good at doing? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? What motivates you?

Describe a difficult situation and what you did about it. How well do you work in a team? As a member of team, what role do you play? Give an example of how you have influenced a group. This position has a large amount of

stress/negotiation/teamwork/isolation/travel. How will you cope with this?

How do you respond to stress? Can you provide a recent example?

What would you look for in a manager? How do you/would you get the best out of people? What makes you think you can be successful with us? What do you think you can bring to this

position/company?

Occupational awareness:Occupational awareness:

What do you see as the pros and cons of this career?

What will you look forward to most in this job? What do you know about our organisation? Why have you decided to apply us? Who do you see as our major competitors? In your view, what are the major

problems/opportunities facing this company/industry/sector?

4. Prepare questions of your own4. Prepare questions of your own

By asking one or two questions, show that you are interested in the position and the company.

Example: What are the plans of your company for future expansion?

5. Be on time5. Be on time

Arrive a few minutes early.

Make sure you know clearly the location of the office and the time it will take to arrive.

6. Dress6. Dress

You should dress according to the position which you are seeking.

Dress conservatively!

7. Handshake7. HandshakeA firm handshake projects confidence

8. Body language- Stand and sit strait

9. Listening and communication 9. Listening and communication skillsskills

Show enthusiasm by asking a few questions

speak in full sentences, using correct grammar

Practice!

10. Be confident!!!10. Be confident!!!You must confident on yourself that you

will can do that job.

Do not be afraid that you will fail that job. You should think it is my experience.

At the end:At the end:I would like to wish you all have a good

job soon.Especially, I hope you will try to find the

job and put your CV and Cover letter to them.

You should know: Nothing get into your hands without your labor.