1. Cover Letter / Curriculum Vitae
Resume

2. Internet Radio newspappers
Where to find jobs?
Media

3. Searching for jobs through the Web

4. Finding Jobs http://my.jobstreet.com/ http://www.bestjobs.com.my/

5. How to Write a Cover Letter

6. Email Cover Letter Simple is the BEST!
Detailed & focus on why you are a good match for the job
Copy and paste your letter in message box
Attach your resume typed in PDF or word document
Don't use fancy formatting
Simple is the BEST!

7. Differences Between email and hard copy Cover Letter
Address goes below your name
No Signature required

8. List the position you apply in subject line.
Format
List the position you apply in subject line.
Include a signature with your contact information.
Send the message to yourself first to test that the formatting works.

9. Cover Letter Format – Hard Copy
Your address
Company address
Salutation
Body
Closing
Signature

10. Format Double space after salutation Single space within a paragraph
Double space between each paragaph

11. Body 1. First Paragraph - Why you are writing
2. Middle Paragraphs - What you have to offer
3. Concluding Paragraph - How you will follow-up

12. Paragraph 1 Why am I writing The position & the company you apply
How you learn about the position
Introduce basic info. about yourself

13. First Paragraph – Responding an Ad.
I am interested in the position you advertised on The Stars on August I am a senior at the State University interested in interviewing for a job as a Marketing Assistant with ABCD. I believe ABCD has the ideal culture in which to pursue my goal of becoming an innovative and responsible arts administrator.

14. First Paragraph – Inquire a job
I read about Company X's retail management training program in College Graduate Magazine and I would like to inquire about the possibility of openings. I am interested in a career in retail management. I would be interested in learning more about the company and about available opportunities.

15. Second Paragraph Your particular abilities & experiences
Your potential
Skills related to the job applied

16. Second Paragraph - Sample
I have strong communication,
customer service and communicative
Skills. My background makes me an
excellent candidate for this position
Second Paragraph - Sample

17. Contents - sample
My work background and coursework have supplied me with many skills and an understanding of dealing with the workplace environment; for example:
* I worked as a hotline assistant for a local intervention center. I counseled teenagers about personal concerns and referred them, when necessary, to appropriate professional services for additional help.
* I have been active at my university as a resident hall assistant, which requires me to establish rapport with fifty residents and advise them on personal matters, as well as university policies. In addition, I develop social and educational programs and activities each semester for up to 200 participants.

18. Mention the enclosed resume Restate your interest in the position
Ending
Mention the enclosed resume
Restate your interest in the position

19. Ending
I believe that my experiences and skills will contribute to your company. Attached is a copy of my resume. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you to arrange an interview.
Yours sincerely,
Your name