1、Unit Thirteen Job-hunting Etiquette 求职礼仪求职礼仪Focal Points1.Basic rules of job-hunting etiquette2.How to use the telephone properly in job-hunting3.How to behave well in the interviewContentsLead in1Reading A2Reading B3Reading C45ExercisesTest Your Job Seekers Etiquette(Add up the number of correspond
2、ing points for each letter.As are 2 points,Bs are 1 point and Cs are 0 points.)1.How did you decide what kind of a job to look for?A.I carefully evaluated my skills,interests and goals and have targeted a profession that would allow me to achieve my goals and keep me interested over a long period of
3、 time.B.A lot of my friends have gone into this profession and theyre reasonably happy with it.C.I dont care what I do,I just want to make a lot of money.2.How have you put networking to work for you?A.I have contacted everyone I know to see if they have any good contacts for me or if they have hear
4、d of any job openings.B.I told a few of my friends that I was looking for work,but I dont want to push anyone into helping me find a job.C.I want to get this job on my own.Warming up3.How have you used the phone to find out about open positions?A.I have called all of the places where I am interested
5、 in working to see if they have any open positions.B.Im afraid that if I call I will be bothering them.C.Im not planning to contact any potential employers by phone.If they need help theyll advertise.4.How have you been trying to find ads that describe the job you want?A.I read the ads in the local
6、papers,online,and in all of the related trade publications I could find both in print and online.B.I read the ads in the paper and I have been keeping my eyes open downtown for Help Wanted signs.C.I read the ads in the local paper.Warming up5.How have you made sure that your resume really sells you
7、and your skills?A.I carefully created my resume with all of my strengths and related experience in mind.Then I proof read it again and again.Finally,I handed it out to a few of my professional contacts to get their feedback on it.B.I took a lot of time to create my resume and I ran it through spell
8、check on my computer.C.I wrote down what Ive done in my career and when I did it.6.What do you say in the cover letter?A.I write a letter detailing why I want the available position,why I am qualified to fill it,and where I have received the experience that qualifies me for the position.B.I write a
9、paragraph telling them that I am interested in the open position,that I have a lot of good experience and that I am a very hard working employee.C.I just write a few sentences saying that I am interested in the job they advertised in the paper.Warming up7.How do you dress for the interview?A.I try t
10、o dress with the culture of the office I am visiting in mind while striving to look professional.B.I wear my normal work clothesthe ones I wore to work that day anyway.C.I wear my jeans and tee shirtI dont want to have to change who I am just to make an impression.8.How do you respond to questions i
11、n the interview?A.I listen carefully and take time to think about each question before offering a response,being sure to highlight my strengths.B.I respond quickly with the first response that comes to me.C.As soon as I think I know what the question is,I jump in with my answer,even if the interview
12、er is not finished asking the question.Warming up9.How do you choose your references?A.I think about who I have worked for and where I got job experience that relates to the job I am looking for.Then,I call the former employers who I have targeted and ask them if they would be willing to speak about
13、 me.Finally,if they agree to be one of my references,I send them a copy of my resume and a letter telling them what I am looking for.B.I list my favorite past employers and call them or leave messages telling them that someone might be calling to ask about me.C.I just list all of my previous employe
14、rs and hope that they say good things about me.10.When do you send thank-you notes?A.I send out a thank-you note after every interview on the day of the interview.Even if they dont hire me this time,I am pretty sure they will remember me next time.B.I send thank-you notes to the places where I reall
15、y want to work.I dont bother with the others.C.I dont think thank-you notes are really necessary.They know I am interested in the job and thats really all that matters.Warming upAdd up the number of corresponding points for each letter.As are 2 points,Bs are 1 point and Cs are 0 points.15 20 You get
16、 the job!Youre interested and excited about your work,you are thoughtful and considerate and we think youll be a huge asset to the company!10 14 You are being considered.Focus on approaching every job opportunity with enthusiasm and confidence.Remember,you want the job offer,even if you dont think y
17、oull take the job.0 9 Your resume is in the pile.You need to spend considerable time considering what you want to do with your career before applying for any more jobs,and when you do applysell yourself!Warming upBusiness Etiquette While Job Hunting Job hunting can be frightening business-not only a
18、re you meeting new people and struggling to make good first impressions,but your financial and professional future may be riding on it.Still,following some basic rules of etiquette will help you present yourself the right way and leave your potential future employer with positive memories of your fi
19、rst meeting.Reading ABusiness Etiquette While Job HuntingBe Prompt During every step of the job hunting process,you should be punctual.When youre late,even if it is not your fault,you appear irresponsible and careless-two things that employers want to avoid.With that in mind,always budget extra time
20、 for travel-there is no telling if you might get caught in traffic,stuck on a broken-down bus or even lost.Keep your interviewers phone number on your person in case a catastrophe prevents you from being on time-the least you can do is let them know you are running late.Reading ABusiness Etiquette W
21、hile Job HuntingLook Good Whether you are applying to be a CEO or a mailroom clerk,you should look professional and presentable in your interview.This demonstrates you are taking the job opportunity seriously and you have respect for the company.Your clothes should be clean and pressed,your hair nea
22、t and,for men,your face clean-shaven.Do not apply too much fragrant cologne,aftershave or perfume,and avoid any clothing that is too sexy-youre applying for a job,not trying to pick up a date.Reading ABusiness Etiquette While Job HuntingBe Appreciative An often-overlooked bit of business etiquette i
23、s simple thankfulness-show genuine appreciation for the opportunity to obtain a new job.This is not complicated,and takes little time-begin by thanking your interviewer in advance at the end of your cover letter.Thank her/him again in your interview,and express excitement at the opportunity to start
24、 this new job.A final,memorable token of thanks is to send a thank-you note following the interview-this is a way to show you are serious about the position while keeping yourself in the interviewers thoughts long after your meeting is over.Reading ABusiness Etiquette While Job HuntingPay Attention
25、During your job search,you should appear focused-it is poor etiquette to not pay proper attention to your potential future employer.Turn off your cell phone before any interview,and focus on the conversation.Ask questions and appear interested in the discussion-simply smiling and nodding makes you a
26、ppear uninterested or even bored.Remember names and proper spellings,and always address your correspondence to the right person.Reading ABusiness Etiquette While Job HuntingBe Formal in Writing Remember to be respectful and proper in all written communication,particularly e-mail.Do not type in all c
27、apital letters,and always address your interviewer as Mr.,Mrs.or Ms.Consider signing up for an email address to use solely while job hunting-it reflects poorly on you to have a silly or otherwise inappropriate email address.Something as simple as your name adheres to professional etiquette.Always do
28、uble-check for spelling errors and typos before sending an email.Reading AJob Hunting Etiquette and What to Do in an Interview Under todays economic conditions,job hunting etiquette has never been more important.How you present yourself,what you say,how you say it are just a few things that can set
29、you apart from the competition.It all starts with your resume.Your resume is likely the first chance you have to make an impression on a potential employer.When it comes to proper job hunting etiquette,here are some of the chief things to keep in mind when preparing your resume:Reading BJob Hunting
30、Etiquette and What to Do in an InterviewUse good quality paperList a specific employment objective first Include only information thats pertinent to the job youre applying for Research various styles until you find the one that best suits your background(some are designed to highlight education,othe
31、rs your work history)Use past tense when referring to job duties Use active verbs Be as specific as possible Make sure there are no typos or grammatical errors Reading BJob Hunting Etiquette and What to Do in an Interview You should try to be a“professional”resume writer.This is a great way to have
32、a stellar resume that can make a huge difference in whether you get a foot in the door or not.Now once you have your foot in the door and have an actual interview set up,you want to carefully choose what youre going to wear.A good job hunting etiquette rule of thumb for this is to find out what sort
33、 of dress code a company has,then dress at least one notch above that.And even when interviewing at a business thats extremely casual,you still want to dress at a higher level than may be required.It shows an employer you care enough about getting the job that you put in some extra effort.Reading BJ
34、ob Hunting Etiquette and What to Do in an Interview Before the interview,proper job hunting etiquette calls for you to do some homework about the company and business where youre interviewing.You want to show the employer that you know about and understand their industry.Also,be sure to get detailed
35、 directions to the company.The last thing you want to do is to be late for your interview!Some job hunting etiquette tips for the actual interview are:Stand when someone of either sex comes into the room Stand also when being introduced Wear a smile as much as possible Give a firm handshake with you
36、r right hand Make and maintain eye contact Have extra copies of your resume and any other pertinent information with youListen carefully Ask questions whenever possibleReading BJob Hunting Etiquette and What to Do in an Interview One thing you definitely do not want to do during the interview is tal
37、k about salary or benefits unless the interviewer brings these topics up.Discussing the position and its requirements are great,but todays job hunting etiquette says that money talk during a first interview is a huge faux pas.You want to seem eager to get the job and interested in it,not the salary.
38、Finally,after your interview,youll want to send a thank you card or note immediately.Job hunting etiquettes is pretty emphatic that the thank you be sent right after the interview.So dont wait a week.Send it within 24 hours and definitely within 48 hours.You mainly want to show appreciation for the
39、interview,but its also a good time and simple way to express your interest in the position.And that can make all the difference in whether you get the job or second interview or not!Reading BOvercome the Terror on Your Side of the Desk Job searches can be nerve-racking,and the stress often only incr
40、eases when it comes time to face an interviewer and put our best foot forward.Facing someone(or even a group of people)were meeting for the first time and making a convincing presentation that we are the answer to their hiring need is a daunting task.Although for many people the interview process is
41、 the most dreaded part of the job search,it doesnt have to be.With the right amount of preparation and a realistic perspective,the job interview,handled with professionalism and finesse,can be the key to your success.Here are some guidelines to help you turn your next interview into the event that t
42、ips the decision in your favor.Reading COvercome the Terror on Your Side of the DeskLearn about the hiring company.Rather than spending all your energy reading one of those books that offers the perfect answer for every interview question,do some research on the company and its industry.If the compa
43、ny has recently been recognized for some achievement,be prepared to talk about it.If the firm faces challenges,some questions about its current strategies will show that you dont have unrealistic expectations.Reading COvercome the Terror on Your Side of the DeskBe prepared to ask questions.Asking in
44、sightful questions not only positions you as a thoughtful candidate but also gives you more control of the meeting.However,you need to ask questions that reveal some of your abilities and interests as well as your desire to know more about the workings of the organization.Make sure that some of your
45、 questions touch on how you can contribute to the firms success if you get the job and what criteria are in place to define outstanding performance.Avoid questions that seem self-serving,such as the number of vacation days during the first year or the robustness of the benefits package.Reading COver
46、come the Terror on Your Side of the DeskDont misrepresent your abilities or experience.Although you want to appear in the most favorable light,resist the temptation,both on your resume and in your interview,to misrepresent your accomplishments.Even stretching the truth can have dire consequences.Did
47、 you lead the project or were you a support person?What were your specific duties on the team?Many people have assumed that no one would ever check their resume or their assertions and then found out the hard way that their assumption was a bigReading COvercome the Terror on Your Side of the DeskBe
48、prepared for the unexpected.An interview is an appointment that needs to go off without a hitch.Yet were all familiar with Murphys Law.Try to anticipate the worst and prepare for it.First of all,get on your way in plenty of time to arrive early.Being late for a job interview is generally an unforgiv
49、able faux pas.Not only does it inconvenience others,but,according to Louis Imundo,author of The Effective Supervisors Handbook,lateness may even indicate a problem with.Reading COvercome the Terror on Your Side of the DeskRemember that first impressions are critical.Look sharp.Savvy interviewers kno
50、w that most people showing up for a job interview are presenting their best professional appearance,probably looking better than they will ever look in the workplace.So go all out to create that great first response from your interviewer.Wear an outfit that fits well and is clean and pressed.Choose
