1. How to Be Successfully Employed ESL 105 Presenter: Wan Ting Lu Instructor: Lyra Riabov

2. Discussion How to find a company How to write a resume Write a cover letter Interview After the Interview Reference

3. How to find a company Career Development Department on Campus Career Development Department on Campus Internet Job Fairs Help Wanted Ads “Read” Job Fair Networking

4. How to write a resume Resume Requirement  A self-assessment on paper  Outline your skills and abilities as well as your work experience

5. How to write a resume The Content of Your Resume  Your personal information  The objective  Educational background  Experience  Technical skills A sample “Resume”Resume

6. Write a cover letter Your personal information The company ’ s information Personalize the greeting Where you heard about the position Your objective Basic introduction of you Encourage for a response A sample “ Career letter”Career letter

7. Interview How to get prepared How to dress What questions do the employers ask? What questions do you ask?

8. How to get prepared Know yourself and your goals Know your resume Know the employer Know the job Ask questions

9. How to dress For Man –Traditional business attire means a dark, conservative suit –A white, long-sleeved, pressed dress shirt –Tides should be silk and coordinate well with the suit –Avoid flashy patterns on tie. If you wear an earring remove it

10. How to dress For Woman –Traditional business attire is a conservative suit or dress: those thigh-high skirt lengths. –Avoid wearing jewelry and makeup that are showy or distracting –Avoid long fingernails. If you wear nail polish, make sure it's a subtle color and neatly done

11. What questions do the employers ask Introduce yourself Why the company should hire you? How do you plan to achieve your career goals? What do you know about the company? What do you know about the job?

12. What questions do you ask? What are the opportunities for personal growth? What makes your firm different from its competitors? What are the company ’ s expectations for now employee? Why does the manager enjoy working for the company?

13. After the Interview Review your interview Send a “Thank You” Letter –Send it within 24 hours of the interview –A typed business letter or a handwritten social note?

14. Any Questions?

15. Reference JobWeb ® by National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) http://www.jobweb.com Southern New Hampshire University Career Development Department http://www.snhu.edu/Southern_Ne w_Hampshire_University/Student_ Life/Career_Development/Job_Sea rch_Tools.html Boston Globe - Jobhttp://bostonworks.boston.com

16. What is your plan for the long vacation? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year