How to Be Successfully Employed

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How to Be Successfully Employed

• ESL 105
• Presenter Wan Ting Lu
• Instructor Lyra Riabov

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Discussion

• How to find a company
• How to write a resume
• Write a cover letter
• Interview
• After the Interview
• Reference

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How to find a company

• Career Development Department on Campus
• Internet Job Fairs
• Help Wanted Ads
• Read Job Fair
• Networking

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How to write a resume

• Resume Requirement
• A self-assessment on paper
• Outline your skills and abilities as well as your
  work experience

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How to write a resume

• The Content of Your Resume
• Your personal information
• The objective
• Educational background
• Experience
• Technical skills
• A sample Resume

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Write a cover letter

• Your personal information
• The companys information
• Personalize the greeting
• Where you heard about the position
• Your objective
• Basic introduction of you
• Encourage for a response
• A sample Career letter

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Interview

• How to get prepared
• How to dress
• What questions do the employers ask?
• What questions do you ask?

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How to get prepared

• Know yourself and your goals
• Know your resume
• Know the employer
• Know the job
• Ask questions

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How 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

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How 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

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What questions do the employers ask

• Introduce yourself
• Why 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?

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What questions do you ask?

• What are the opportunities for personal growth?
• What makes your firm different from its
  competitors?
• What are the companys expectations for now
  employee?
• Why does the manager enjoy working for the
  company?

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After the Interview

• Review your interview
• Send a Thank You Letter
• Send it within 24 hours of the interview
• A typed business letter or a handwritten social
  note?

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Any Questions?
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Reference
JobWeb 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
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What is your plan for the long vacation?

• Merry Christmas
• and
• Happy New Year