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 the company Responsibilities in previous positions - a closing Expected salary Useful Key Phrases - I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for
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 the company Responsibilities in previous positions - a closing Expected salary Useful Key Phrases - I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for
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 the company Responsibilities in previous positions - a closing Expected salary Useful Key Phrases - I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for
ADVERTISEMENT 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: