How to Be How to Be Successfull Successfull y Employed y Employed ESL 105 Presenter: Wan Ti ng Lu Instructor: Lyra
Jan 20, 2016
How to Be How to Be Successfully Successfully EmployedEmployed
ESL 105
Presenter: Wan Ting Lu
Instructor: Lyra Riabov
DiscussionDiscussionHow to find a companyHow to write a resumeWrite a cover letterInterviewAfter the InterviewReference
How to find a companyHow to find a company
Career Development Department on Campus
Internet Job FairsHelp Wanted Ads“Read” Job FairNetworking
How to write a resumeHow to write a resume Resume Requirement
A self-assessment on paper Outline your skills and
abilities as well as your work experience
How to write a resumeHow to write a resumeThe Content of Your Resume
Your personal informationThe objectiveEducational backgroundExperienceTechnical skills
A sample “Resume”
Write a cover letterWrite a cover letterYour personal informationThe company’s informationPersonalize the greetingWhere you heard about the positionYour objectiveBasic introduction of youEncourage for a responseA sample “ Career letter”
InterviewInterviewHow to get preparedHow to dressWhat questions do
the employers ask?What questions do
you ask?
How to get preparedHow to get prepared
Know yourself and your goalsKnow your resumeKnow the employerKnow the jobAsk questions
How to dressHow 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
How to dressHow 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
What questions do the employers askWhat questions do the employers ask
Introduce yourselfWhy 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?
What questions do you ask?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?
After the InterviewAfter the InterviewReview your interviewSend a “Thank You”
Letter–Send it within 24
hours of the interview–A typed business lett
er or a handwritten social note?
Any Questions?Any Questions?
ReferenceReferenceJobWeb® by National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
http://www.jobweb.com
Southern New Hampshire University Career Development Department
http://www.snhu.edu/Southern_New_Hampshire_University/Student_Life/Career_Development/Job_Search_Tools.html
Boston Globe - Job http://bostonworks.boston.com
What is your plan for the long What is your plan for the long vacation?vacation?
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