找工作-英语.ppt

English Seminar SeriesToday’s Agenda?Topic is Job Search, Resume, and Interviews?Office Hours – Wed, 1-3pm?Reminder – ask and answer questions!Aspirations and Questions?What do you want to be when YOU grow up??Why??Have you done job search before??What have your experiences have been like?Use Your Resources?Who is in work?–Family–Friends–Teachers/university career office–Work colleagues–Alumni–And their friends, family, teachers, …?Widen work and keep asking questions!?Be resourceful and be brave!Before you do anything else...?ORGANIZE YOURSELF?Figure a system for job search?Treat job search like a long-term project?Ask yourself:–What is so special about me?–What do I bring to the table?–What are my skill sets?–What is my personality like?The Resume?1 page (for panies)?Will be scanned for only 30 seconds?A way to differentiate yourself?What is the purpose of a resume?–To win you an interview–To show your potential to the employerTypes of Resumes?Chronological?binationTitles/categories within a resume?Objective?Education?Awards and honors?Leadership?Professional experience / work puter and language skills? Tips?Have a simple, easy-to-read design?Quantify your achievements?Use powerful verbs (ex: create versus make)?Focus on results rather than responsibilities?Use bullet points?Customize your resume to each employerCover Letter?What is a cover letter? What is its purpose?–An introduction letter?Format–1st paragraph – introduction–2nd and 3rd paragraph - plishments–4th paragraph – relating back pany–5th paragraph – thank you and conclusion?Be pithy and straight-forward?KISS