How to Be How to Be Successfully Successfully EmployedEmployed

ESL 105

Presenter: Wan Ting Lu

Instructor: Lyra Riabov

DiscussionDiscussionHow to find a companyHow to write a resumeWrite a cover letterInterviewAfter the InterviewReference

How to find a companyHow to find a company

Career Development Department on Campus

Internet Job FairsHelp Wanted Ads“Read” Job FairNetworking

How to write a resumeHow to write a resume Resume Requirement

A self-assessment on paper Outline your skills and

abilities as well as your work experience

How to write a resumeHow to write a resumeThe Content of Your Resume

Your personal informationThe objectiveEducational backgroundExperienceTechnical skills

A sample “Resume”

Write a cover letterWrite a cover letterYour personal informationThe company’s informationPersonalize the greetingWhere you heard about the positionYour objectiveBasic introduction of youEncourage for a responseA sample “ Career letter”

InterviewInterviewHow to get preparedHow to dressWhat questions do

the employers ask?What questions do

you ask?

How to get preparedHow to get prepared

Know yourself and your goalsKnow your resumeKnow the employerKnow the jobAsk questions

How to dressHow to dress For Man

– Traditional business attire means a dark, conservative suit

– A white, long-sleeved, pressed dress shirt

– Tides should be silk and coordinate well with the suit

– Avoid flashy patterns on tie. If you wear an earring remove it

How to dressHow to dress For Woman– Traditional business attire is a

conservative suit or dress: those thigh-high skirt lengths.

– Avoid wearing jewelry and makeup that are showy or distracting

– Avoid long fingernails. If you wear nail polish, make sure it's a subtle color and neatly done

What questions do the employers askWhat questions do the employers ask

Introduce yourselfWhy the company should hire you?How do you plan to achieve your

career goals?What do you know about the

company?What do you know about the job?

What questions do you ask?What questions do you ask?

What are the opportunities for personal growth?

What makes your firm different from its competitors?

What are the company’s expectations for now employee?

Why does the manager enjoy working for the company?

After the InterviewAfter the InterviewReview your interviewSend a “Thank You”

Letter–Send it within 24

hours of the interview–A typed business lett

er or a handwritten social note?

Any Questions?Any Questions?

ReferenceReferenceJobWeb® by National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

http://www.jobweb.com

Southern New Hampshire University Career Development Department

http://www.snhu.edu/Southern_New_Hampshire_University/Student_Life/Career_Development/Job_Search_Tools.html

Boston Globe - Job http://bostonworks.boston.com

What is your plan for the long What is your plan for the long vacation?vacation?

Merry Christmas and

Happy New Year