- •Module 1
- •I. Job hunting
- •2) Describe your dream job.
- •1) Study the ways of finding a job and discuss them in pairs or in small groups. Job Hunting
- •2) Answer the questions:
- •How to Find it Jobs
- •A Career in Information Technology
- •II. Getting ready for the job interview
- •1) Do you think a good command in English is essential in job hunting?
- •2) Study the following reasons of importance of learning English and discuss them in pairs or in small groups:
- •It’s necessary to learn English because…
- •3) Study the tips how to improve your spoken English.
- •4) Discuss the following questions in pairs or in small groups:
- •Job Advertisement
- •3. Web Designer
- •An Application Form
- •III. Job interview
- •Questions Commonly Asked to a Candidate during the Interview
- •What’s a Thank-You Letter?
- •Thank-You Letter Layout
- •Career of Engineer
- •Module 2
- •I. Curriculum vitae
- •Interests and achievements:
- •Types of Resume
- •2) Answer the questions to the text.
- •What Shouldn’t Be in Your Resume?
- •II. Writing a cv
- •1)Study the cv given below as a sample. Electronics/Computer Systems Engineering cv
- •2) Visit any website for job advertisements. Choose any you are interested in. Imagine you really want to apply for this job. Prepare your cv for this advertisement.
- •A Letter of Application Or Cover Letter.
- •A Letter of Application.
- •A Letter of Application by an International Student
- •III. If you are not hired
- •The Letter to Write When You Don't Get the Job
- •What to Write
- •Sample Letter
- •Tips to help you stay positive while job hunting
- •A Story of Success
- •Additional text
- •Gain a wealth of experience
- •Module 3
- •Business correspondence
- •Words to memorize:
- •• Writing strategies
- •Letter layout
- •Date Writing, Salutation and Closing in Business Letters
- •Language Tips
- •The types of business letters.
- •Outline
- •Introduction
- •Module 4
- •Presentations
- •Words to remember:
- •Power point presentation
- •II. The structure of presentations
- •1. The introduction
- •2. The main body.
- •3. Summarizing and concluding
- •4. Questions and discussion
- •Oral presentation evaluation form
- •Introduction
- •Visual aids
- •Words to remember:
- •III. Conference presentations
- •Guidelines for Synopses and Annotations
A Letter of Application.
XYZ Company 87 Delaware Road Hatfield, CA 08065 (909) 555-5555 george.gillhooley@email.com Date
Dear Mr. Gilhooley, I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. As requested, I am enclosing a completed job application form, my certification, my resume and three references. The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that my strong technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position. The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include: • I have successfully designed, developed, and supported live use applications • I strive for continued excellence • I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a full understanding of the full life cycle of a software development project. I also have experience in learning and excelling at new technologies as needed. Please see my resume for additional information on my experience. I can be reached anytime via email at george.gillhooley@email.com or my cell phone, 909-555-5555. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity.
Sincerely, FirstName LastName
A Letter of Application by an International Student
Flat 17, 101 Factory Farm Ladywell Park Road
Nottingham N1 6TN
26 April 2013
Mr Sheldon Roberts
Graduate Talent Coordinator
Smith and Jones
I am writing to apply for your store manager graduate scheme, as advertised on Smithandjones.org.
I first became interested in a career in retail after working part time in a large department store in China (my home country) before moving to the UK to study.
I believe that retail work would be an ideal way to combine my experience and interests in customer service, problem solving and ecommerce. I confirmed my interest in joining a successful graduate scheme like the one you offer at Smith and Jones while attending a graduate recruitment fair at my university last summer. Speaking to graduates who had already completed such schemes and who were enthusiastic about the opportunities it had brought them inspired me to apply to your organisation.
Smith and Jones stood out as offering the most opportunities through its training scheme, as shown through the information on your website and your Investors in People award. I was also impressed by your focus on continuing professional development within your organisation for staff at all levels.
My long-term goal is to become a store manager for a successful department store in the UK and I believe that my BA (Hons) Hospitality and Service Management (predicted 2.1) will be a good base to start my career in retail.
I am a highly organised and personable student who recognises the importance of teamwork. While working at the department store in China I developed my leadership and customer service skills. I believe that I am able to speak to people at all levels whether a customer in store or a member of senior management at Smith and Jones.
As my pre-university education was in China, I am unable to translate my qualifications into equivalent UCAS points. However, as previously stated, I am predicted to achieve a 2.1 in my degree.
I hope that your organisation will consider sponsoring me as at present I do not have permission to work in the UK after I graduate. My institution advises me that employers can apply for a UK Visa Sponsorship licence from UK Visas and Immigration. Information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/uk-visa-sponsorship-employers or questions can be posed to the international student adviser at my university.
I hope that, on consideration of my attached CV, you will feel that I have the skills and experience to succeed on your graduate scheme and to become a valued member of Smith and Jones.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Eve Ying