Recruitment

Filling a vacancy MK, p 30 ReadingVocabularyto give noticeone months noticeresume / CV

Practice explaining what happens when an employee gives notice!

Job applicationsHow 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 lettersCovering letter/letter of motivation

Getting you a job interviewintroduce 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?Introductionwhy you are writing (name position, your source of info or if they might have a vacancy)basic info about yourselfBodywhy you want the job, why this particular company and how if fits your interestsrefer to your CV to prove your claimconvey enthusiasm and interest for the job/organizationClosingexpress your wish for an interview, offer additional info, thank them be proactive

Curriculum Vitae / Resume RB, p 74-75

HW: Read notes and study examples in MK, p 33-35Study Further tips for job interviews, MK p 37Reader, p 79, task IIFind 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 follow1. Write your personal CV (no work experience?):Include all of your experiencesfrom favourite games & cartoons to hobbies, school projects, volunteering activitiesRemember 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 companiesHave questions? Call them up and ask!Adapt your CV

Steps to follow (cont.)- COVER LETTER3. Use unique but professional stationery 4. Spell check (have it edited if necessary)

5. Avoid contractions: e.g.Im I amits it ishaventhave not6. Avoid colloquialisms:eg. I will be available from this week on

COVER LETTER general remarksAvoid too short and too long lettersShow emotion, but do not be patheticFocus on relevant experienceBe detailed and specificEmphasize your strong areasNo experience show desire to learnCompanies want people they can modelPresent yourself: situation resultShow enthusiasm about the job and companyMention 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 interestedGo to interviews just for the sake of practiceVisit career fairs and talk to professionals there they mean business!