How to Be Successfully Employed

ESL 105Presenter : Hiromi TakizawaInstructor : 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, E-mail 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

How to Write a Cover Letter1. Introduce yourself to the potential

employer2. Layout: Standard business form3. Content:• Why you are writing.• What you have to offer.• Request an interview.• Provide contact information.4. Sample 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 InterviewOrganize 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 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: http://bostonworks.boston.com

JobWeb: http://www.jobweb.comSNHU Career Department:

http://www.snhu.edu/careerdevelopment.html

Merck & Co. Inc. : www.merck.com/careers