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NUR SYAZWANI BT ZAINUL ABIDIN

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS


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Invitation to Interview Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application
Letter to referee
Job description
Offer of employment
Letter of rejection to
unsuitable applicants
INTERVIEWS
Reference
Letter of acceptance
Contract of Employment
Letter of resignation
Testimonial from present
company
HOW TO WRITE LETTER OF
APPLICATION
The purpose : to convince the employer
that you are right candidate for the
position.
The 3 important items in the letter are:
Introducing yourself
Highlighting your strength
Gaining an interview
PARTS OF AN APPLICATION
LETTER
An application letter should have three main parts:
An opening
Summarize the opening
Name the opening
Request an opening
Question the availability of an opening
A body
Education
Work experience
Ability to work with others/alone
Interest in your field
Interest in the company
Responsibilities in previous positions

A closing
Expected salary
Request for an interview

Useful Key Phrases
I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for
I wish to apply for the position of
As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and
qualifications match the requirements for this position .
I can be contacted on 03 xxxxxx or at the address above.
I have enclosed a copy of my resume for your review.
My current position had provided the opportunity to
I look forward to an early reply.
WRITING CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
RESUME
A document that summarizes your personal data such as
education, qualification, skills, work experience and
references.
Among the items to consider when preparing the resume
include:
Research the job market
Analyze your strength
Identify yourself
Name your degree, data of graduation and institution
Describe your experience
All employers expect to see the following
information in your resume:
Personal details
Job/Career objective
Education background
Courses you have taken that are related to the job
Special skills
Employment history
Extracurricular activities
Special honors and awards
Professional affiliations
References

TYPES OF RESUME
Chronological
Resumes that focus on past employment
It works well with candidates who have experience in that
particular field of employment and for those who have steady
career growth
Functional
Resumes that focus on skills
Combination
Draw on the best features of the chronological and functional
resumes and capabilities of the candidate.
It is good choice for recent graduates as it enables them to
highlight what they can do for a prospective employer.
CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
Personal detail
Employment objective
Experience
Education
Special skills
Activities
References
EXAMPLE


FUNCTIONAL RESUME

Personal Details
Employment objective
Skills
Education
Employment
Interests
References
EXAMPLE

COMBINATION RESUME
Personal Details
Skills & Capabilities
Experience
Education
Activities & awards
References
EXAMPLE
DOs and DONTs FOR
COMPILING CV
DOs DONTs
Relevant Full of irrelevant information
Easy to read and easy to follow Jumbled up, cramped and untidy
Selling your achievement and skills A list of job titles and duties
Accurate and detailed Vague and lacking in detail
Truthful Dishonest
A job interview involves a purposeful
exchange of information for a
predetermined purpose in a structured
situation
A job interview is a real-life test in which
you show how well you have been trained
and how well you can apply what you have
learned.
Definition of job interviews
Opportunity to convince a potential
employer that you are the best person for
the job.
It is a situation created as a result of your
responding to the position advertised
Purposes of job interviews
Types of Interview
One-to-one interview
Panel interviews
Multi-level interviews

Read an advertisement that interest you.
The advertisement will normally contain the following:
The job title
A brief summary of duties
A brief indication of the sort of person required
The salary range
When the person is required
The date by which applications must be submitted
The address to which the applications should be sent
The method of application

Preparing for the interview
How to respond to a job
advertisement
Using application letters with curriculum
vitae (CV).
Using application forms
Walk-in interview
Phone interview.
Preparing for the interview
Before the interview
Find about the position
Study the company
Identify your strength
Get ready the relevant documents

During the interview
Look good and behave properly
Know the organization and the job
Respond to the employers needs
Prepare for important questions
Be honest
Keep your answers brief
Ask questions
Close the interview

After the interview
should immediately do a follow-up by sending
a letter to the person who interviewed you.
This letter serves several purposes:

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