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As an EMPLOYER

Who are the positions that you are offering? How many vacancies do you have? What kind of employees are you looking for? Are there any specific requirements?

Having a meeting
With your colleagues, discuss about issues regarding to employment. One of you will be the chair of the meeting One of you will be taking minutes

Weekly Meeting Agenda

Date: 24th October 2012 Time: 10:45 a.m. Venue: Conference Room 1.Positions and vacancies we are opening 2.Job nature of the positions 3.Kind of employees we are looking for 4.Specific requirements of the positions

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Writing a CV
A CV is a document that lists your experience and qualifications. You can organize the information in with a clear heading for each section. focus on what is relevant put the most important or relevant information first modify slightly your CV depending on the job you are applying for in order to highlight your most relevant qualifications

PERSONAL DATA Place of birth is optional. Nationality / Citizenship is relevant if you are applying in a foreign country. Marital status, spouse's name and number of children is the information which is not supposed to be asked from you, at least not in an application form, it is considered unethical. CONTACT DETAILS You may give your temporary, permanent or a different address for correspondence. The telephone number that you provide should make you most easily available to them mobile or land phone. EDUCATION Prioritize your top qualifications, skills and experience in the first or uppermost section of your Education, Job experience and Other relevant information sections. High school information is necessary only if it is relevant to the job or the highest qualification that you have. Current employment / Employment history Start with the current employment and go back into the past chronologically, listing the jobs related to the required position. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION - Always prioritize the information that is the most relevant to the job requirements. -List the languages starting from your mother tongue, specifying the level of proficiency in the four skills listening, speaking, reading and writing - It is helpful to show hobbies and interests that reflect qualities which relate to the job requirements.

Personal information
Include your name, address, phone number, and email address at the top of the first page. Include your age or birth date, and marital status.

Education
List the programmes you have earned in reverse order the years, names and locations of academic institutions and schools you have attended.

Work experience
List your work experience in reverse order, starting with your most recent job. Give the title of your position, the name of your employer, and the dates you worked there. If you have had many previous jobs, you can list only your most relevant work experience.

Other relevant information

Awards and achievements - List, in reverse order, any special awards or achievements that are relevant to the field of work you are applying for. Skills- List skills that would be helpful in the job you are applying for. These can include foreign language skills or experience with different types of software. Interests- List here any interests or hobbies you want the employer to know about.

Sample CV

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Application Letter

Your name Original address Date Receivers name (if you know it) Receivers address

Write the reason for writing, the title of the post, where and when the advertisement was seen.
Write a brief profile and your qualifications. Write about your past work experience, starting from the most recent or current one. Write about your personal qualities. Closing (When: Dear + surname) Yours faithfully, (When: Dear Sir/Madam) Yours sincerely, ______________________

-FORMAL Do not use short form (Im, dont) -The bold parts are typical phrases used in letters of application.

-Type it on no more than one page of A4 sheet

-Use statements that relate to the requirements of the job and the employer

Your name in print

 I am writing with regard to / in connection with your advertisement in (where). I am writing to apply for the position of (job) advertised in (where) on(date). I am interested in applying for the job of

I have studied in /been working for I am currently/ presently working for I am familiar with/experienced in/fluent in At present I am As you can see from my curriculum vitae, I believe I am suitable for the position of I consider myself well-qualified for the position of

 I look forward to hearing from you/a favourable reply. I hope my application will be taken into consideration. If you feel that my qualifications meet your requirements, note that I am available for an interview at your convenience. I enclose/have attached a copy of my curriculum vitae outlining my qualifications and experience.

Required for the fashion section at the new Marks and Spenser Store. Applicants must have good communication skills. Smart appearance essential Work experience will be appreciated

Part time work

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing with regard to the position of sale assistant advertised in South China Morning Post on the 20th of April.
I am 19 years old and I am at present attending a Computer Course. Although I have no experience as a sales assistant, I have worked as a door-to-door salesperson for Beauty Cosmetics Limited. This job had to do with people of all ages and sometimes with difficult customers. That made me be very patient, polite and informative. In addition, I am aware of how important it is to dress smartly and neatly. One of my interests is reading fashion magazines just to be in touch with the latest trends in fashion. I hope these qualities are important for a sales assistant. This is why I believe I am suitable for the position. If you feel that my qualifications meet your requirements, note that I am available for an interview at your convenience. I look forward to your reply. Yours faithfully, Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson

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GOING THROUGH A JOB INTERVIEW

JOB INTERVIEW
Questions typically asked by employers...
1. Could you tell me something about yourself? 2. Why do you want to be a/an .? 3. Why do you want to work for our company? 4. What do/did you study? Tell me about your education. 5. What are you best qualities? 6. Can you tell me about your work experience? 7. What are your greatest strengths? What are your weaknesses? 8. Are you ready to work in shifts? 9.
10. 11. 12.

13. 14.

Why should we hire you and not somebody else? How much would you like to earn? How will you contribute to our company? What are your future plans? Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Have you got any experience in ? What do you know about our company?

Useful work vocabulary

salary/wage full-time/parttime/seasonal job contract of employment to work in shifts job experience training placement/traineeship unemployed/jobless to get promoted employer/employee graduate strengths/weaknesses to hire/to employ to fire/to dismiss job advertisement/offer to earn to apply for a job

Useful job interview tips

Be on time for the interview. On time means five to ten minutes early. Never be late! Wear suitable smart clothes. Do not smoke, chew gum during the interview. Answer the interview question by more than a simple yes or no. Stress your achievements, undermine your weaknesses. Be enthusiastic and show it in your replies and body language. Never ask about the salary during the first meeting.