FIND A JOB

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/business/getthatjob/

Incluye:

·                  HOMEPAGE

·                  JOBSEARCH

·                  CVs

·                  COVERING LETTERS

·                  INTERVIEWS

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 obs: Getting Your First Job

Thinking of getting your first job? Then you'd better get clued-up on what's out there, how to apply and shine in a job interview...

Weekend job? Part time? Full time?

Whatever kind of job you're going for, the way to go about it is much the same... (For info regarding employment law, pay, etc, see the Holiday Jobs factfile).

Where to look

Jobs are advertised by:

·         Job vacancy websites

·         Newspapers (local and national)

·         Recruitment agencies

·         Shop windows

You could also take your CV along your local high street - even if they have no vacancies you can show them how charming you are, so when they do have a vacancy you'll be the person they call.

What's a CV?

It stands for Curriculum Vitae, and is basically one side of A4 containing your personal details, skills and experience. Your careers advisor at school or college can help you put a good CV together.

Covering letters & application forms

You need to send a cover letter with a CV, and some employers want you to complete an application form. There's detailed info on cover letters and application forms on these websites:

·  Guardian Careers

·  Prospects

·  Monster

Not got any experience?

Everyone has to get a first job, and you can big up your transferable skills on your CV. If the job description asks for 'excellent communication skills' or 'organisational skills,' you can mention occasions when you had to use these skills, e.g. being a prefect or getting all your coursework in on time.

The interview

If an employer rates your CV and application form, you'll be invited to an interview. The general rules of interviews are:

·         Dress one shade smarter than those who do the job already.

·         Turn up on time.

·         Greet the person who's interviewing you by name: "Hi Joe / Mr Smith (depending on which you'd think they prefer), nice to meet you."

·         Tell the truth.

·         Think about what questions you'll be asked (based on the required skills listed in the job description) and prepare your answers in advance.

 

TEXT 2

Six steps to a better job interview

By Peter BowesBBC News, Los Angeles

Dress appropriately, be on time and don't lie: three of the key steps for a successful job interview

How to get a job now

·         How to deal with job rejection

·         Harnessing hi-tech for your job hunt

·         How to ask for work face to face

·         Why 50 is the magic number for job-hunting

In today's world of social networks a face-to-face interview can seem outdated, but online resources can help you ace the interview and land the job, especially if mixed with some old-fashioned common-sense advice.

1. "On time is 15 minutes early"

Interview day is not the day to sleep in and miss the train.

"You never should be late for an interview," says Lauren Ferarra, a recruiter with Creative Circle, a US staffing agency in New York.

"On time is 15 minutes early. If you're more than 15 minutes early, you're going to be waiting around a while and it comes off a little sketchy. So 15 minutes early, non-negotiable, you should be in the building ready to go."

2. "This is not the time to wing it"

Try to anticipate the questions by re-reading the job description and seeing what questions they might prompt.

"To do a good job you really need to know who you're talking to," says Kristy Stromberg, of the online jobs listing site SimplyHired.com.

"Do your research on the company and the person who is interviewing you. This is not the time to wing it. You're not gambling, you're selling."

Candidates should rehearse succinct answers to questions such as "Tell me about yourself" and "What are your goals?" - the responses should be relevant to the position on offer.

"You will be asked questions about your experience. Anticipate what the company is looking for. Who do they want to hire and what types of problems are they trying to solve?"

How should you present yourself at a face-to-face interview? Peter Bowes reports

3. "People really underestimate smiling"

First impressions are vital to making a lasting impact on an interviewer. Being personable and friendly speaks volumes.

"I think the handshake and the eye contact are incredibly important and a smile," says Ms Ferarra.

"People really underestimate smiling and having that personality. You tend to be so nervous and tight in an interview, and you really want to come off and show that you are someone they want to work with."

4. Nerve control

Do clothes and shiny shoes matter?

Lisa Johnson Mandell, author of Career Comeback, says:

"Shoes are very important to the way they make you feel. I advise women to get a pair of power heels. It makes them feel really confident. They have to be comfortable for walking. From a man's perspective, when you wear a nice pair of shoes you walk more confidently."

Lauren Ferarra, recruiter with Creative Circle, says:

"You should be dressed appropriately. If you are interviewing for something in the fashion world, you should be trendy and fashion-forward. If you are interviewing in a creative world, you shouldn't be afraid to show some personality in your wardrobe. If you're interviewing in more of a corporate environment, you should be a little bit more buttoned-up and polished."

Even the best-prepared candidate can feel the jitters on interview day. Michael Weiss, a public speaking coach, says it is important that people focus on their voice to avoid sounding nervous.

"You can have a lot of adrenalin running through your body and that's when you get the wavering voice. Practise questions out loud. Do some breathing exercises, calm down and just focus," he says.

Dealing with a prickly interviewer can also be unnerving.

"You need to read the personality of the person that you are interviewing with. If they're very staid and very buttoned-up, you probably want to be a little succinct and short with your answers and mirror their personality."

As the process gets under way, the jobseeker should allow the interviewer to lead the conversation. But it should be a two-way process, says Ms Ferarra.

"Don't be afraid to jump in and ask questions as the conversation is flowing. Don't feel you need to save them all to the end."

5. Don't lie

"In today's world of LinkedIn and other social networks, it's very easy for someone to do a back-channel reference," says Ms Stromberg.

"That is, speak to people they know through a common network to check out your story. They can consult people that you have not offered up as a reference to see if you really do what you said you did. You want to make sure that story and your message is consistent."

6. Say "thank you"

Once it is all over, the only thing left to do is send an email or written note to the interviewer. According to Ms Ferarra, it is hugely important to leave a good impression.

"Make sure you get that person's card. Follow up with an email, a thank-you, and they'll remember that in the long run."