RECRUITMENT CORRESPONDENCENUR SYAZWANI BT ZAINUL ABIDIN

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESSADVERTISEMENTInvitation to InterviewCurriculum VitaeLetter of ApplicationLetter to refereeJob descriptionOffer of employmentLetter of rejection to unsuitable applicantsINTERVIEWSReferenceLetter of acceptanceContract of EmploymentLetter of resignationTestimonial from present company

HOW TO WRITE LETTER OF APPLICATIONThe purpose : to convince the employer that you are right candidate for the position.The 3 important items in the letter are:Introducing yourselfHighlighting your strengthGaining an interview

PARTS OF AN APPLICATION LETTERAn application letter should have three main parts:An openingSummarize the openingName the openingRequest an openingQuestion the availability of an openingA bodyEducationWork experienceAbility to work with others/aloneInterest in your fieldInterest in the companyResponsibilities in previous positions

A closingExpected salaryRequest for an interview

Useful Key PhrasesI am writing to you in response to your advertisement for I wish to apply for the position of As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and qualifications match the requirements for this position .I can be contacted on 03 xxxxxx or at the address above.I have enclosed a copy of my resume for your review.My current position had provided the opportunity to I look forward to an early reply.

WRITING CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) RESUMEA document that summarizes your personal data such as education, qualification, skills, work experience and references.Among the items to consider when preparing the resume include:Research the job marketAnalyze your strengthIdentify yourselfName your degree, data of graduation and institutionDescribe your experience

All employers expect to see the following information in your resume:Personal details Job/Career objectiveEducation backgroundCourses you have taken that are related to the jobSpecial skillsEmployment historyExtracurricular activitiesSpecial honors and awardsProfessional affiliationsReferences

TYPES OF RESUMEChronologicalResumes that focus on past employmentIt works well with candidates who have experience in that particular field of employment and for those who have steady career growthFunctionalResumes that focus on skillsCombinationDraw on the best features of the chronological and functional resumes and capabilities of the candidate.It is good choice for recent graduates as it enables them to highlight what they can do for a prospective employer.

CHRONOLOGICAL RESUMEPersonal detailEmployment objectiveExperienceEducationSpecial skillsActivitiesReferences EXAMPLE

FUNCTIONAL RESUME

Personal DetailsEmployment objectiveSkillsEducationEmploymentInterestsReferencesEXAMPLE

COMBINATION RESUMEPersonal DetailsSkills & CapabilitiesExperienceEducationActivities & awardsReferences EXAMPLE

DOs and DONTs FOR COMPILING CV

DOsDONTsRelevant Full of irrelevant informationEasy to read and easy to followJumbled up, cramped and untidySelling your achievement and skillsA list of job titles and dutiesAccurate and detailedVague and lacking in detailTruthful Dishonest

A job interview involves a purposeful exchangeof information for a predetermined purpose in a structured situationA job interview is a real-life test in which you show how well you have been trained and how well you can apply what you have learned.Definition of job interviews

Opportunity to convince a potential employer that you are the best person for the job.It is a situation created as a result of your responding to the position advertisedPurposes of job interviews

Types of InterviewOne-to-one interviewPanel interviewsMulti-level interviews

Read an advertisement that interest you.The advertisement will normally contain the following:The job titleA brief summary of dutiesA brief indication of the sort of person requiredThe salary rangeWhen the person is requiredThe date by which applications must be submittedThe address to which the applications should be sentThe method of application

Preparing for the interview

How to respond to a job advertisementUsing application letters with curriculum vitae (CV).Using application formsWalk-in interviewPhone interview.

Preparing for the interviewBefore the interviewFind about the positionStudy the companyIdentify your strengthGet ready the relevant documents

During the interviewLook good and behave properlyKnow the organization and the jobRespond to the employers needsPrepare for important questionsBe honestKeep your answers briefAsk questionsClose the interview

After the interviewshould immediately do a follow-up by sending a letter to the person who interviewed you. This letter serves several purposes:

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