从业资格考试UnitApplying for a Job.pptVIP

Business English Unit 1 Applying for a Job By Ge Lingfen Group discussion: When applying for a job, what preparations do you think you should make? Do you know these words phrases? employ recruit interview interviewer interviewee résumé curriculum vitae CV cover letter reference letter application form recommendation applicant candidate personnel department human resource department Useful words expressions 1. to have a fair idea 2. in my shoes 3. to start off with 4. as a matter of fact 5. to have time on one’s hands 6. on one’s own initiative 7. to keep minutes at meetings 8. One’s memory is like a sieve. Work on the main ideas of the passage: A few key points to remember: 1. Research 2. Practice 3. Dress to make a good first impression 4. Be conscious of good interview etiquette 5. Be prepared to ask the interviewer questions 6. Follow up with a thank-you note WHAT TO INCLUDE IN CV There are several standard CV formats. The most popular format usually contains the following components: ● Basic Personal Information ● Job Objective ● Education ● Work Experience ● Social Practice/Extracurricular Activities (necessary for graduates without work experience only) ● Activities/Honors/Special Skills ● Hobbies and Interests (optional) ● References Sample Curriculum Vitae Peter Johnson 123 Lamber Road, Naperville, IL 60144 Phone: (909) 888-4587 E-mail: peterjohnson@ OBJECTIVE Position with financial services organization installing accounting software and providing user support, where computer experience and proven communication and interpersonal skills can be used to improve operations. EXPERIENCE Accounting software