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? 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 HW: Read notes and study examples in MK, p 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.

Applying for a position...

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!