How to Be Successfully Employed ESL 105 Presenter : Hiromi Takizawa Instructor : Lyra Riabov

Outline of Presentation How to find a company Hot to write a Resume How to write a Cover Letter How to prepare for interview How to be interviewed What to do after interview References

How to find a company 1.Self-Assessment 2.Job Search Tips: Help Wanted Ads Internet Job Fair “Real” Job Fair Career Developments on Campus Networking

Hot to Write a Resume - 1  What is a resume? A document that is used to market the applicant’s knowledge, skills & abilities to potential employers  How should a resume look? Easy to read & demonstrate ability to produce an attractive-looking document

How to Write a Resume - 2  What should be included in a resume? Personal / Contact Information (Name, Address, Telephone, Address, Web Site Address) Objective Educational Background Work Experience Volunteer Leadership / Interests / Activities / Organizational Involvement Professional Associations / Affiliations Memberships Skills (technical / Language / Industry Specific) Additional Training / Certifications References  Sample Resume Sample Resume

How to Write a Cover Letter 1.Introduce yourself to the potential employer 2.Layout: Standard business form 3.Content: Why you are writing. What you have to offer. Request an interview. Provide contact information. 4.Sample Cover LetterSample Cover Letter

How to Prepare for Interview -1 Make sure you get an important information:  The full names and titles of those who will be interviewing you.  The date, time & location of the Interview. (Do “test run” trip if it’s necessary.)  Any specific items you will need to bring to the interview.

How to Prepare for Interview Organize the Information: 1. Yourself & your goal Present a clear idea of your purpose in pursing the position. 2.Your resume Practice elaborating on the information listed on your resume. 3.Prepare for questions Know the company, its service & products. Obtain a copy of the job description.

How to get prepared for Interviewed ~ How to be Dressed~  Be neat & professional.  Do not wear too much jewelry.  Do not create distractions with trendy items.  Do not wear facial piercing, expensive makeup & short skirt.  Men: Be clean shaven.

~ On the Day of Interview ~  Keep your stress down.  Arrive 15 – 20 min early.  Do not appear frazzled when you arrive.  Be courteous to everyone you talk with.  Remember names of any administrative staff.

~ During Interview ~  Greet your interviewer with a smile and a firm handshake.  Do not use first name.  Maintain eye contact.  Lean slightly forward as you sit.  Minimize “talking with your hand.”  Smile and take care of your nervous habit.  Speak slowly and clearly. Sample questionsSample questions.

What to do after interview ~ Thank You Letter~  Convey gratitude for time spend in the interview.  Restate your interest and qualifications.  Indicate eagerness to hear from them.  Impress them by including something you learned during the interview. Sample Thank You Letter

Follow-up Letters ~Letter of Acceptance~  Accept the offer formally including the position title.  Refer to letter outline offer or phone call doing the same.  Repeat conditions of the position: salary and terms of employment.  Express your appreciation and enthusiasm about joining the company.  Thank them for their time during the hiring process. Sample Letter of Acceptance

Follow-up Letters ~Letter of Declining Offer~  Decline offer.  Express your appreciation for the offer and the company’s interest in you.  Thank them for their consideration. Sample Letter of Declining Offer

References  BostonWorks. Com:  JobWeb:  SNHU Career Department:  Merck & Co. Inc. :