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Discuss The Job Searching Process

The job search process involves developing a master resume tailored for specific applications, cover letters, statements, and recommendations. It also requires establishing career objectives, preparing tools like resume and cover letters, finding companies, networking, and interviewing. The five key stages are establishing objectives, preparing tools, finding companies, networking, and interviewing. Successful job searches require creating a plan, diversifying search methods, researching employers, preparing for interviews, networking, and following up.

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Discuss The Job Searching Process

The job search process involves developing a master resume tailored for specific applications, cover letters, statements, and recommendations. It also requires establishing career objectives, preparing tools like resume and cover letters, finding companies, networking, and interviewing. The five key stages are establishing objectives, preparing tools, finding companies, networking, and interviewing. Successful job searches require creating a plan, diversifying search methods, researching employers, preparing for interviews, networking, and following up.

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What is the job search process?

This starts with developing a master resume which should be ideally tweaked according
to the requirements of specific applications. It also involves preparing crisp cover letters,
engaging personal statements and smart recommendations. Online presence of a
candidate is very important in the job search process.

How you communicate is critically important to a successful job search, because


there are no take-backs or do-overs. From building your resume to the final interview,
the impressions you make will determine whether you get the position or get eliminated.

Five Stages of the Job Search Process


1. Establish Your Career Objective.
2. Prepare Job Search Tools.
3. Find Hiring Companies.
4. Network (Social and Face-to-face)
5. Interview.

Job Search Communication


● Types of Professional Communication Interpersonal Interview Meeting
Networking Verbal Phone Written Email Letters Proposals Social Networking
Presentations.

Tips for a successful job search

Create a plan

Diversify where you look

Understand your industry

Build skills while you wait

Customize your application materials

Use social media to find jobs


Research potential employers

Prepare your interview responses

Network in your preferred industry

Send a thank you

Be patient

Constructing the resume in the job search processes:


How to make a resume for a job interview?
1. Choose the Right Resume Format.
2. Add Your Contact Information and Personal Details.
3. Start with a Heading Statement (Resume Summary or Resume Objective)
4. List Your Relevant Work Experience & Key Achievements.
5. List Your Education Correctly.
6. Put Relevant Skills that Fit the Job Ad.
7. Include Additional Important Resume Sections.

A Model of C.V

C.V/ Resume of ………………………


● Career Objective: To make a career as marketing executive
……………………….
● Key qualification: MBa from IBA with a major in Marketing,
CGPA-3.5 in a 4 point scale.
● Detailed qualifications:
Degree/Certificate Institute Year result
………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………
………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………
………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………
………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………….
● Job experience: (if any)
Job Title Job description Period of service
………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………
● Any other qualification/training
………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………
● Computer skill
● Language skill
● Membership of association/organization
● Countries visited:
● Hobbies
● Personal Information:
Name:
Father’s name:
Mother’s name:
Date of birth:
Contact No:
Marital status:
Nationality:
Religion:
Present Address:
Permanent Address:
● Reference: (1)
(2)
● ………………………………..
● Applicant Signature

Note: Resume / C.V. is to be sent along with a covering letter.

Cover Letter
What do you write in a covering message for a job?
The basic format of a cover letter. Addressing the hiring manager and using the job
description.

Your cover letter's opening paragraph should be brief and cover three things:

1. Why are you writing to the company?


2. The position you're applying for.
3. How you found out about the position.

How to write a cover letter in 6 steps


1. Start with your header. ...
2. Include a greeting. ...
3. Write an opening paragraph. ...
4. Follow with a second paragraph. ...
5. Finish with a closing paragraph. ...
6. End with a professional signoff.

Date:
The Manager
HRD
M corporation
15 Nazrul Avenue, Dhaka.

Subject: Application for the post of an Accounts Executive.

Dear Sir,
This refers to your recent advertisement inviting application for
appointment in the post of Accounts Executive in your organization.
This is pleasure for me to offer myself as a candidate for the said
position. A copy of my C.V. along with necessary certificates,
testimonials and a pay order for tk.300 is attached for favor of your
consideration in allowing me an interview and oblige thereby.

Yours truly

Name of Applicant
Address

E- mail: E- mail is a computer based communication system that allows


you to send messages to someone or to a hundred people almost
instantaneously.
E- mail can be created, sent, forward, stored, printed and deleted.
Every email address is composed of two parts. The local part comes
before the ‘@’ sign and the domain part follows it. In
“[email protected]”, the local part is “naima_2606”, and
the domain part is “pubalibank.com”.

Parts of an E-mail:
Header: From, To, Date, Subject
Body of an Email
Others e-mail options: Forward, Reply, Reply all, Cc. Bcc(Blind carbon
copy), Attachments, Signature
Interview

Interview is a kind of face to face oral communication. The


purpose of an Interview is to assess the qualities, ideas etc. of
the Interviewee. The Interviewee can also have an idea about the
skill and ability of the Interviewer. It is a test of both the parties
engaged in the process of Interview. Knowledge, attitude,
intelligence, personality and character of parties are revealed in
an Interview.

Types of Interview
● In-person communication means face-to-face
communication and telephonic communication.
● Importance of In-person communication:
1. Builds relationships
2. Another benefit of face to face communication is that it
helps in expanding your network and enhancing future
communication. It provides a feel of friendliness which, in
turn, boosts the success of your relationships, whether they
are personal or business relationships.

What Is Virtual Communication?


We define virtual communication as a mode of communication
that includes the use of technology - audio and video to
communicate with people who are not physically present in
front of us. People can be in the next room, other floor, in the
neighborhood or even miles away. Although virtual
communication started way back with the invention of
telephone, the advent of webcams, video conferencing and
instant communications, which made virtual communication a
big hit. Today we use virtual communication in almost every
work of life • within family, friends, and office to name a few.

Advantages:

• Cost effective: Apart from been quickly, virtual


communication also saves a lot bucks. Rather travelling miles,
we can talk by initiating a video call. In a professional
environment, it saves a lot of time and money.
• Fast: By using any instant messaging application or web
conferencing tool, we can share news or information across the
globe in seconds. It's a savior in case of a disaster or fetching
real time data.

• Secure: Most of the texts we message via instant messaging


application or web conferencing tool are encrypted, therefore no
fear of our messages being misused.

How do you follow up on an application process?


Follow up about a week after your original application. If you don't hear back, follow up a
week later. Follow up on your application with a friendly and polite email. Make a good
impression by being informed about the company, connecting your experience to the
job's needs, and providing a demonstration of your skills.
1. Reread the Listing. Before you do anything, give the job description a thorough
reread. ...
2. Be Respectful. ...
3. Time It Right. ...
4. Pick the Right Day. ...
5. Use Your Connections. ...
6. Be Professional. ...
7. Find the Right Email Address. ...
8. Be Brief.

How to Write a Follow-Up Email


1. Add Context. Try to jog your recipient's memory by opening your email with a
reference to a previous email or interaction. ...
2. Add Value. You should never send a follow-up without upping the ante and
demonstrating your worth. ...
3. Explain Why You're Emailing. ...
4. Include a Call-to-Action. ...
5. Close Your Email.

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