Учебно-методическое пособие по обучению профессиональному общению. Коровина Н.А - 13 стр.

                    TOPIC 4. RECRUITMENT                                           You should also attend job fairs, often held in major cities or on
                                                                           college campuses. This information can be obtained from local or col-
      TEXT                                                                 lege newspapers or employment offices. Recruiters from various fields
                          Job-Hunting Tips                                 interview prospective employees or accept resumes and/or give out
                           by Debra M. Hall                                employment applications. Some employers do presentations for inter-
                                                                           ested employees. In this event, you should make every effort to attend.
       Hunting for a job can be tricky. However, the hunt can be re-       These sessions give job hunters the chance to ask recruiters questions
warding, for it can lead to wonderful career opportunities. Through        and get firsthand information.
telephone calls, correspondence, interviews, and other contacts, the job           Once you know of some organizations you are interested in
hunter will (1) meet people, (2) share information, (3) get glimpses of    working for, you will need to gather information about those organiza-
various companies, and (4) enhance interpersonal techniques and skills     tions. This research is important because it will give you insights into
that can be used in a new position.                                        the company, and your potential employer will be able to see that you
       Whether you are searching for your first job or want to change      are prepared for the interview. This show of interest could help in get-
careers, you will need to know what kind of job you want and what          ting you the job. However, if you don’t get the first job you apply for,
kind of skills, qualifications, and experiences you possess. A job         don’t be discouraged. In fact, “the average job hunt lasts between 6
hunter should be realistic. Being aware of what you have to offer will     and 18 weeks…don’t count on the ‘6 weeks’ minimum. Be prepared
help you to convey your best in the most effective way.                    for the 18 weeks or longer.”
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       You can find the job you want by thoroughly preparing yourself              If you are seeking employment out of town or abroad, you may
for the hunt. With the goal of a job in mind you should first prepare a    need to make some long-distance calls and/or write to the personnel
resume, listing accurate information about your education, past work       directors of the organizations you are interested in for information. If
experience, affiliations, and so on. In fact, you may need to do several   you phone, be prepared to answer questions. Sometimes employers will
versions of your resume, customizing it for each job description. A        give you a brief preliminary telephone interview to see if you meet the
resume that is too general may undermine your possibilities of being       minimum qualifications for them to forward you their application.
hired. For example, if you want to apply for a teaching position at a              You ought to write a cover letter to accompany your resume
community college and for an editorial job at a publishing house, a        and/or application. This should be a one-page formal business letter in
different resume would probably be needed for each. What would be          which you introduce yourself, state your reason for writing, briefly
emphasized for one would not necessary be important for the other.         summarize your qualifications, and request an interview.
       Once you have created a resume, you are ready to begin serious              Once you are granted an interview, you should make every effort
job-hunting. You need to know the kinds of jobs you want or think          to arrive well-prepared. Before the interview, go over your experiences
that you are qualified for so that you can target specific companies or    to align your skills to the position’s description and requirements. This
individuals to contact. You should pursue “help wanted” ads in news-       will allow you to appear sure of yourself. Also, prepare questions to ask
papers, the job announcement sections of newsletters campus place-         during the interview. You might inquire about the specific job responsi-
ment offices, and employment agencies. To further broaden your             bilities, ask about the possibilities for advancement or promotion, and
search, you should let your family, friends, and acquaintances know        find out about the special benefits the company offers. Avoid going into
that you are seeking employment. In short, leave no stone unturned.
Remember that only 10 percent of all job vacancies appear in print.
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                                                                                Bolles, Richard. What Color is your Parachute? San Francisco: Ten Speed Press,
                                                                           1990. P. 46.

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