Om ws Due 0037 COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH 3 WNIT 2 : JOB HUNTING Go MEHANIG ENGLISH LANGUAGE UNIT GENERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENTUNIT 2: JOB HUNTING MECHANICS ).\- SYNTHESIZE JOB ADVERTISEMENTS PREPARE FOR JOB ENQUIRIES 2.3, PREPARE HIGH IMPACT RESUMES D4 PREPARE COVER LETTERS 2.5 DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY 10 HANDLE JOB INTERVIEWS2.1 SYNTHESIZE JOB ADVERTISEMENTS Now, you've graduated. What should you do next? Utilizing Different Sources to Search for Jobs The most common source used by job seekers is the newspaper. Magazines also dedicate several pages for job advertisements. In newspapers, job advertisements usually appear as classified or display ads. Another way to look for jobs is by using the Internet. There many job search engines that you can use to find a specific type of job. You can filter your search by specialization, location, qualifications, and many more. Popular job search engines in Malaysia include Monster, Jobstreet, JobsDB, JobsMalaysia and JenJobs. You can click the links below to explore more! 21 /wwwsj COM ://wwwsj ://www.monster.com.).1 SYNTHESIZE JOB ADVERTISEMENTS Aside from using job search engines to look for available jobs, you can also check for vacancies by visiting a company's website. Usually, there is a button, “Career Opportunities” that you can click on. It lists the positions available and explains how you can submit your application. These are few examples: U/l tebcommy/ word — Rtfp://onlinerecruitment.siimmy/ (SEES, ©) If you are a fresh graduate seeking for a position to fill, our college website can also be a useful source of job advertisements. For example, check out the Politeknik Port Dickson website. On the main page, you will, find a “Jawatan Kosong’ notice. Rl:/ /wunnpolipdedu.my/5.1/ mahdumal/ lan: jawakan-hosong a f JAWATAN KOSONG Os¢ ).1 SYNTHESIZE JOB ADVERTISEMENTS Other than that, you can broaden your chances of getting hired by registering with an employment agency. This is also a good method of finding temporary or permanent work. You can find employment agencies in your area in local telephone and business directories such as Yellow Pages. Example: In Malaysia, there are a lot of efforts made to organize job fairs in order to help fresh graduates and unemployed people to obtain jobs. Attending a job fair is very beneficial because you can find out about the different types of jobs available. SS KEMENTERIAN PouTeNnix PINDIDIKAS Your network of people that you know can also be one helpful source of finding out about available job vacancies. Relying on only one source to look for jobs is not a really good idea.2.1 SYNTHESIZE JOB ADVERTISEMENTS Position pen \ ncciaecat enaneen condoning! Job cmos ,Requi rements = ag wed Experience “needed Responsibilities. - SSE # Company’s ae Overview Location This is an example of a job vacancy from Jobstreet. Look at all the elements in a job vacancy advertisementand —* make sure you understand them before you apply for job online.dd PREPARE FOR JOB ENQUIRIES = « ye Ghee In the process of job hunting, there is a high possibility that you will need to make and reply to job enquiries. Three modes of enquiries: i. Make enquiries over the telephone ii. Make enquiries via email iii, Make enquiries in person Whichever mode it is, remember to be mindful of your ‘am _——_ OVER TUE TELEPHONE a4 ¢\ 7 35) * Greet and introduce yourself. * Be courteous on the phone. * Enunciate clearly, keep your voice volume moderate, and speak slowly and clearly when you speak so the person at the other end of the line can understand you Be mindful of your language during a telephone conversation. Instead of saying, “OK’, or "No problem’, for instance, say “Certainly, Very well’, or “All right’. If youre a person who uses fillers when you speak, such as “uh huh’, “um’, or phrases such as “like” or "you know’, train yourself carefully not to use these when you speak on the phone. © It is very important to let people understand your questions. Therefore, when you ask a question, make sure that you form the question correctly.2.) PREPARE FOR JOB ENQUIRIES wy, VIA E-MAIL ' 1. Recipient E-mail Address and Subject : Make sure that employer's e-mail address and your subject line appear ! propriate to your recipient. Your subject line should be meaningful to the ! ‘ecipient. A good example would be ‘Enquiries about the Post of Automotive! { Engineer A blank subject line is unacceptable. 12, Salutation | if you know the name of the person to whom you are sending the e-mail, make | ure you do not misspell his or her name. It creates the impression that you are | ‘areless and ignorant. Remember, you want to make a good impression even! ! though you are not being interviewed yet. Who knows, a good e-mail etiquette | { may just increase your chance of getting an interview. ‘ Dear Mr. Simpson: (it you know the name o1 the person) ) If you do not know the name of the recipient of the e-mail, using | Dear Sir or Madam would be most appropriate. ! Dear Sir/Madam (If you do not know the name of the recipient) Introduction ‘ou should maintain a business-like writing style. Pay attention to your rammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. Be clear, concise and to the point. Unclear mails risk being ignored. Begin by stating the purpose of writing the e-mail. ‘Lam writing to enquire advitional information about the position of Electrician as posted on wwwjobstreet.commy on 17 February 2017" . Content fou may start your enquiries like: 1F you are willing, | would be so appreciative if you would answer some or all of| the questions below to helo me gain some insight QbOUt wu.” | Remember to not to ask about something that you can find on your own. Be as traight to the point as you can,5. Closing remarks : Before you end your email, it's polite to thank your reader for enabling } him/herself to review and answer your questions and add some polite: closing remarks. For example, “Thank you for your patience and cooperation” or “Thank you for your ' consideration” and then follow up with, ‘if you have ony questions or! concerns, don't hesitate to let me know" and ‘I look forward to hearing | 4 from you" } 6 End with aclosing An appropriate closing could moke your e-mail sounds professional. Best regards’, ‘Sincerely’, and “Thank you" are all professional, Avoid closings such as “Best wishes" or ‘Cheers’ unless you are good friends with the reader. z Signature Block The last step is putting a signature block. The terminology ‘signature block evolved from hard copy correspondence on which a handwritten signature is a must, followed by your typed name. Of course, in e-mail, there is no handwritten signature; the term just refers to the block of information that closes your e-mail. By including your e-mail address in your signature block, you make life easier for others (this will contribute to your success in the job search and on the Job), and help people reach you. 8. Finally, before you hit the send button, review and spell check your email one more time to make sure it's truly perfect. You should consider the following aspects: © Font Style and Size ate Avoid fonts that are so stylized that they are difficult to read. As for the size, very large fonts can also seem like shouting. * Upper and Lower Case Don't use all capitals. It's the e-mail equivalent of SHOUTING and people jon like it. * Grophics/ Backgrounds enerally avoid graphics and backgrounds in business e-mail. They are unnecessary, make your e-mail file larger and clog up memory in people's | inboxes. Moving graphics should be avoided as well.2.3 PREPARE HIGH IMPACT RESUMES WHAT 15 A RESUME? A RESUME 15 A DOCUMENT WHICH CONTAINS SELF- PROMOTIONAL SUMMARY OF YOUR EDUCATION, SKILLS, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS WHICH INTRODUCES YOU TO POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS. Types of Resume Formats ©® @® 6 Cotter [tt] Lariat Tare Combination Best if + You want to change + You are a mid- careers career professional high + You nave large work gaps that you want to cover up = You are applying to fou ing to job where the skill a Job that requires requirements are a lot of technical mphasized more skills and expertise than work experience2.3 PREPARE HIGH IMPACT RESUMES Click here: https://standout- cv.com/pages/high-impact-cv2.3 PREPARE HIGH IMPACT RESUMES Click here for resume writing tips : Contact Information/Personal Particulars References Education Honours and Relevant Avords experience skills & Career Strengths Objective Extra-Curricular Activities advocate, and your personal advertisement Ts your tickeb to- an interview! Robert Onndonff2.3 PREPARE HIGH IMPACT RESUMES ee ‘MOHD DANIAL BIN ZIKRY. 07.321 Bioko ‘Bukit Pertama Apartment. 54300 Kula Lumpur 013-345 6789 op Saohiata sibegpenicom PERSONAL PARTICULARS Date of th = 23.July 1982 Place of Birth Ipoh, Perak Marital Status Single Nationalty —- Malaysian EDUCATION Jan 2008 - Dec 2009 Polite knik Port Dickson Diploma in Electrical Engineering 2000 - 2005 Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Teknik Gombak ‘Sil Pelajaran Malayeia (SPM) WORK EXPERIENCE July 2015~ Present Site Engineer, Baracuda Solutions Sdn. Bhd. (Kuala Lumpur) ‘+ Asssisted Project Manager in coordinating & evaluated electrical installation & wiring works ‘+ Prepared progress reports © Supervised 2 group of 20 foreign workers Dec 2009-June 2010 Practical Training, Sony Electronics. Bhd. (Petaling Jaya) ‘+ Maintained firefighting equipment ‘© Trouble-shot computer keyboards and monitors ‘+ Assisted the manager in daiy tasks Dec 2005—Nov 2008 Sales Assistant, Sameon Watches (Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur) «Promoted products to customers + Assisted the manager in daily tasks Managed newly arrived stocks EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 2010-2011 Chief Editor, English Language Club (Politeknik Port Dickson) ‘+ Involved in the publication of the Club's Newsletters 2003 - 2005 Goal Keeper of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Teknik Gombak football team + Participated in Inter School Competitions © Won 1® place in Inter School Competiton in 20042.3 PREPARE HIGH IMPACT RESUMES SKILLS & STRENGTHS Able to create web pages Full clean driving license (B & D) and own a transport Can work under pressure and meet tight deadines Speak fluent Bahasa Malaysia and English Fluent in written Bahasa Malaysia and English Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and AutoCAD 2000 HONOURS & AWARDS ‘© Best Speaker in English Language Parliamentary Debate Competition 2008 © Gold Medal in Politelmik Technical Conference 2008 OTHER INFORMATION | enjoy travelling and meeting people very much. My other interests are music and outdoor sports. The following people have agreed to provide any additional information regarding my qualification and character Tuan Haji Sameon Samad Manager Sameon Watches Mid Valley Megamall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 58000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur 06-566 7889 IR David Loh Kok Onn Manager Baracuda Solutions Sdn. Bhd Lot 123/456, Bandar Bebas, 58000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur 013-64556643, gy oe13 me HIGH IMPACT RESUMES, < @ se BRIAN WALKER WEB DEVELOPER PROFILE Loremipsum dotor sit amet, consectetur adipicisingelit. CONTACT 123-456-7890 012-345-6789 1234 Address City,Postal website mail@website SKILLS FRONTEND BACKEND WRITING ‘WORK EXPERIENCE FRONT END DEVELOPER @ COMPANY ae {Lorem ipsum dolor st amet consectetur adipllsing lt Nulalaculs est sederat condimentum condimentum. Utit amet eleifend metus. ‘Vivamus vitae bibendum ligula, vitae auctor mauris Nunc eget nibh Llamcorper,maximusurna qu sodales metus. 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YOUR COLLEGE August 2003 - May 2006 ‘Lorem ipsum dolor st amet, consectetur adipicising elit Nulaiaculs est sederat condimentum condimentum. Utsit amet eleifend metus. ‘Vivamus vitae bibendum gua vtae auctor mauris. Nunc eget nish lulameorper, maximus urna quis sodales metus. Vivamus portitor ‘magna est, nec varus is tempus at.).4 PREPARE COVER LETTERS WHAT 15 A COVER LETTER? A COVER LETTER 15 A DOCUMENT SENT WITH YOUR RESUME TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON YOUR SKILLS AND ENPERTENCE. 3 Types of Cover Letters Type: Use it when: Remember:).4 PREPARE COVER LETTERS SAMPLE COVER LETTER Full Block Letter Format ‘Your Contact Information > ‘Company Information Professional Greeting State purpose, position title and source ofjob ead.) First Paragraph: N ‘Second Paragraph: Indicate why you are interested. Explain hhow background ‘makes you qualified, Point out specific achievements; and briefly discuss employment experiences, ‘Third Paragraph: Refer reader to resume. Express desire fora personal interview. Repeat phone number Closing 239 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-555-3524 May 29, 2003 Robert Morris Human Resource Manager Five Point Star Financial Group 1776 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Dear Mr. Mortis: Lam interested in applying for the Loan Officer position you recently advertised on the Community College of Philadelphia Career Services Center website. Gaining this opportunity seems to fit well with my current career interest, education and experiences, recently received my Associate in Applied Science in Finance and Business Management from ‘Community College of Philadelphia. My education has provided me with a broad knowledge of financial accounting, business law, and banking. In addition, I have worked successfully in a variety of parttime positions in customer service, banking, and retail management. Based on my education and experiences, Iam confident that I can function asa detail oriented, efficient and organized Loan Officer. | would very much like to be apart of your team. The enclosed resume provides further details bout my education and experience. I welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications for the position. Please contact me at 215-555-3524, Sincerely, Elizabeth G. Ross (sign with pen) Elizabeth G. Ross).4 PREPARE COVER LETTERS BAD COVER LETTER Gru au eure Dear Hiring Manager, ‘My name is Emily Employee. | am applying for your vacant Office ‘Manager position that | saw posted on Monster.com. Ihave 12 years of experience that I can bring to your company. | have excellent organizational and time management skills. | can also perform many administrative tasks. ee aes Please see my enclosed resume for more details on my Su qualifications. | am available to interview at your earliest L adiehimeehdieabbliotes Anh convenience and ! am happy to provide references upon your request. Pee und hiring manager to further examine the resume. Thank you for your consideration and | look forward to hearing: from you soon. Sincerely, Emily Employee The manager will take Mun era es ue Le | eau a).4 PREPARE COVER LETTERS GOOD COVER LETTER Dear Richard Robinson, Wouldn't it be great if in 12 months, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported on Global Technical Services’ improved vendor relationships and at least a 25% increase in profits? My name is Emily Employee and | believe | can help make that happen for you. In my previous company, | managed vendor relationships in the technology industry. 1 was able to negotiate low rate, multi-year contracts and received a high level of service for our clients. 1 stil maintain a relationship with these trusted vendors and | believe they can help tum Global Technical Services' public imagd around while increasing your profits 1've enclosed my resume where you'l also learn about my customer retention experiences. If you are interested in discussing how my unique skill set can benefit Global Technical Services during this critical expansion period, give me a call at 404-555-5555. Sincerely, Emily Employee2.9 DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY 10 HANDLE JOB INTERVIEWS WHAT 15 A JOB INTERVIEW? AN INTERVIEW 15 A FORMAL DISCUSSION BETWEEN A POTENTIAL EMPLOYER AND AN APPLICANT OR INTERVIEWEE, TYPICALLY IN PERSON, IN WHICH INFORMATION 15 EXCHANGED, WITH THE INTENTION OF ESTABLISHING THE APPLICANT'S SUITABILITY FOR A POSITION. rage OR b Kr ig ® Tytostay J a 7 Top Interview Tips Research the company. 5 Eur | Be on time- a. #; J / y Followup / ‘ afterthe gx interview. {the balance2.5 DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY 10 HANDLE JOB INTERVIEWS INTERVIEW DRESS CODE @ ciassic necktie © Pressed clean dress shirt @ ciassic business suit @ Leather bert © Polished leather shoes ®@ Leather notebook © resume @ working professional pen @ clean haircut2.5 DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY 10 HANDLE JOB INTERVIEWS Interviewing Attire ‘Skirt: Knee-length mane Capris: too casual Hoisery at or near skin color ark Shoes a No open-toed shoes2.5 DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY 10 HANDLE JOB INTERVIEWS Click here for job interview tips : httos://www.thebalancecareers.com/top-interview-tips- 2058577 COMMON NONVERBAL MISTAKES MADE DURING JOB INTERVIEWS STATISTICS SHOW THAT FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE DETERMINED BY: Failto make eye contact age of 55% a cea) 38% 7% @ ” THINGS THAT HAVE AN IMPACT ON FIRST IMPRESSIONS 1 3% Fi ¢2.5 DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY 10 HANDLE JOB INTERVIEWS 10 Common Interview Questions . Can you tell me a about yourself? . What interests you about this job opening? . What do you know about our company? . Why are you no longer with your last job? . Why should we hire you for this job? . What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses? . What is your greatest achievement? . Where do you see yourself in five years? |. What salary range are you looking for? ZL 2. S 4. 5 6 7, 8 9 10. What questions do you have for me?PICTURE QUOTES. com