《商务英语课程课件(Unit_1)Applying_for_a_Job》.ppt

1.Read the following telephone tips. Tips for Job Interview 1) Learn about the company. 2) Have a specific job or jobs in mind. 3) Prepare answers to broad questions about yourself. 4) Prepare questions of your own. 5) Practice an interview with a friend or relative. 6) Arrive before the scheduled time of your interview. 7) Make a good first impression. 8) Relax and answer each question concisely. 9) Be positive and enthusiastic. 10) Thank the interviewer for their time and shake hands firmly. 2. Discuss the following questions: a) Which do you think are the five most important interview tips? Why? b) Which of the tips do you disagree with? Why? c) Can you add more tips as advice for job interview? d) When looking for a job, what factors do you consider important? Please list a number of factors in order of importance, and compare it with your partner’s. Try to state your reasons. e) When applying for a job, what preparations do you think you should make? f) Discuss in pairs or groups what kind of company you would like to work in and give reasons. When a company needs to recruit or employ new people, it may decide to advertise the job or position in the appointments section of a newspaper. People who are interested can then apply for the job by sending in a letter of application or covering letter (US cover letter) and a curriculum vitae or CV ( US résumé) containing details of their education and experience. A company may also ask candidates to complete a standard application form. The company’s Human Resource Department will then select the most suitable applications and prepare a short list of candidates or applicants, who are invited to attend an interview. INTERVIEW PREPARATION Information you should know about the company prior to your interview: ? Organizational structure ? Divisions/departments that inter