1. What do you want to be?

2. Ask yourself… If you want to attend university…
What are you interested in?
What are your skills?
What are your financial means?
Are you willing to live away from home?

3. If you don’t want to go on to university…
Ask yourself…
What are your skills?
Do you need any other certificates in order to find the job you chose?
What is the demand for the job in your area?
If necessary, are you willing to leave your town?

4. When you choose your ideal job, prepare the letter of application.

5. When writing a letter of application follow these steps.
Say where you learned about the job.
Give a summary of yuor personal details.
Say why you are interested in the position.
Highlight your most relevant strengths and experience, if any.
Say you are willing to attend an interview.
Enclose your C.V.

6. PREPARING FOR A JOB INTERVIEW

7. The job interview is a crucial part of your job search because it’s an opportunity for the employer to figure out if you’re right for the job. This page will provide you with information to prepare for your job interview so that you can make a positive and lasting impression.

8. Top-10 tips for a successful job interview

9. Check the appointment– make sure you know where the appointment is to be held, and how to get there.

10. Be smart.

11. Be there on time.

12. Try to relax!

13. Watch your body language.

14. Be yourself – talk naturally.

15. Listen carefully to the questions asked.

16. Remember the best things about yourself.

17. What about national difference
What about national difference? Do they still dictate the way bosses choose their staff?
According to a study of recruitment techniques at European level carried out a few years ago. - In Denmark employers are likely to ask job applicants questions about their personal relationships and plans to have children.

18. - In France half of all employers look at their applicants’ handwriting for clues about their personality. - In Italy and Spain personal contacts are the key to successful job hunting…

19. In France calligraphy counts…
In Denmark it’s relationships
In Italy, Greece and Spain it’s hearsay.
And in Ireland a willingness to leave.

20. Has anything changed?