Employment Communication
Employment Communication
Employment Communication
Employment Communication reveals the communication skills necessary for conducting a successful job search or changing jobs. Learn to present a professional image, communicate well with potential employers, employers, and use the Internet as a jobjob-search tool.
There are various kinds of letters exchanged between the applicant and the organization. Besides the application letter sent by the applicant to the organization there are other letters of correspondence regarding employment. Letters are sometimes sent by the employers to the reference whose names and addresses are asked for by the employer . The reference replies to the employers quarries are very important.
A letter of application is a sales letter, and one of most important ones ,which sells ,not goods, but the service of the writer. An application letter functions as a cover letter in the transmitted of the resume. A job seeker must first come to know to whom to write an application letter. So that he may get an interview for a job. Application letter are personal letter incorporating a few features of a business letter.
Attention Interest Desire Action A successful application letter motivates a potential employer to read your resume with interest and to arrange an interview, to accomplish his goals, the letter and resume must create sufficient interest to separate you from the applicant to invite you for a personal interview.
The application letter should begin with a business like paragraph that attracts the reader s attention. It should make a clear that you attention. are applying for a job not inquiring about one applicant letter consists of the following parts: parts: Address of the Applicant and Date: Date: Employer s Name and Address: Address: Salutation: Salutation: Body: Body: Complimentary Close: Close: Signature: Signature: Enclosure: Enclosure:
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Indication in your letter that you have some knowledge of the organization. Use simple, clear, and direct language; get to the point immediately. Focus on the employer s need. Use formatting such as bullets, bolt, and italics when appropriate. Do not use clipart. Use action verbs and phrases. Maintain a balance between professionalism and friendliness.
Cover letter also called the cold contact letter "is the letter accompanying the resume. It is as important as the application letter. In fact, it is an application, short and sweet , telling the recipient that all the details are attached to it. The covering letter, simply because it is supposed to tell or inform the employer about the particulars enclosed is not supposed to be a dull or, lifeless note.
Use of standard quality paper The letter must be typed or word-processed unless the employer specifically wordasks for a handwritten application The name and address of the employer must be carefully written The source of information regarding the vacancy must be mentioned
The application must express desire to be considered for the position He must use active and passive voice He must express enthusiasm and optimism towards receiving a favorable replay from the employer to discuss more details in an interview He must mention that the resume and other papers, if any, are enclosed If the employer has given only a box number, the covering letter must be addressed to The advertiser, box number The style of the covering letter should be formal.
Sanjay Date:12/12/2010 C/O professor Manu Kumar #325,JP Nagar, MysoreMysore-570008 (Tel(Tel-225562) Sub: Sir, Being given to understand that your organization requires a few computer professionals, I wish to apply for the post of Software Engineer as I have earned the degree of Master in Computer Application(MCA) from V.T.U University of Belgum. In this connection, I am enclosing herewith my Bio-Data for your kind Bioperusal. I hope to have a favorable consideration and I assure you that you will not regret your selection if I am given a chance to serve your firm. Yours faithfully Sandesh, 125,kuvempu Nagar Mysore -570010
THE word CV or resume is called in American English. English. The Latin words curriculum vitae means course of life . It is a summary of the candidate s qualification and experience. experience.
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PERSONAL PARTICULARS. ACADEMIC QULIFICATION. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION. EXPERIENCE THAT MAY BE STATED INNTHE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1.FUNCTIONAL:THE SKILLS AND TALENT. 2. CHRONOLOGICAL: WORK EXPERIENCE LISTING JOB DESCRIPTION. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT MAY BE LANGUAGES; etc. REFERANCE.
A good C.V. provides basic information to the recruiter in a systematic way form.
Indicates a specific job objectives or summary of qualification. Highlight accomplishments. Emphasis any education/training /experience related to your job objective. Give details of your professional activities supportive of your career objective.
Do not use an uncommon C.V. format. Do not mention salary you expect. Do not leave any gap in your experience. Do not give reasons for changing your earlier jobs. Do not use colored paper. Do not send a hand written resume. Do not mention personal details such as number of children or martial status. Do not be too brief or too lengthy.
Ideas can generated Ideas can be shared Ideas can be tried out Group member can respond to ideas Group provides a supportive environment for academic and professional endeavor when the dynamics are right GD skills have many professional application Working in groups is fun
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
CLARITY OF THOUGHT
CONVICTION
FLEXIBILITY
Taking initiative
Even contributions
Listening
Goal fulfillment
The quality of performance would improve by following guidelines given below in the form of Do s and Don ts:
Do s
Keep eye contact while speaking Initiate the group discussion Allow other to speak Speak clearly Make sure to bring the discussion on track Positive attitude Speak sensible Listen carefully to others Be short and simple Formal dressing
Being aggressive Blocking Self confessing Competing Seeking sympathy Special pleading Horsing around Seeking recognition Withdrawing Speak loudly Adopt a negative stance Negative gesticulation Positioning of legs Movement of hands
GUIDELINES FOR THE INTERVIEWEE:INTERVIEWEE: 1).B 1).Before the interview Prepare in advance Find someone to role-play roleUse a mirror Assess your interviewing skill Prepare answers for questions Assess your overall appearance Research the company Have extra copies of resume Arrive early at the interview
If an interview is to be successful effective planning is essential. If the interviewer makes thorough preparations, the rewards will be wellwellstructured, enjoyable, informative interviews for both the interviews and the interviewee. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW: 1)Aim 2)Information 3)Setting 4)Structure
DURING THE INTERVIEW 1)You aim should be to put the interviewee, at ease and help him or her to relax by being friendly and reassuring. 2)Give the interviewee your undivided attention. Sum up the interview by stating any action you are going to take or anything expected of the interviewee after the meeting.
QUALITIES OF A GOOD INTERVIEWER: 1)Interest in the applicant. 2)Alertness 3)Patience 4)Deliberation 5)Concentration