Standard
syllabus for Job search
1. CV preparation
• Introduction
• Principles and guidelines
• Creating a CV
• Standard two-page CV
• One page summary CV
• Online CVs
• Do’s and don’ts of online CVs
2. Preparation
before job search
• Planning steps to get you started
• Deciding where to send your CV
• E-mail- quick, casual and compelling
• Follow up
3. Application
forms
• How to fill out a job application form
• Why prepare for Job application
• Job application details
• Sample application forms – two prepared
and two authentic ones
4. Interview
techniques
• 10 things you should know before your first
interview
• Before an interview
• Beginning of an interview
• Middle of an interview
• Wrapping up and ending an interview
5. Job search
• Marketing yourself
• Self assessment
• Application and the interview process
6. Types
of communication
• Written, oral and visual
• Letters, memos, faxes and e-mail
• Parts of a business letter, layout, ABC rule,
terminology and checklist
• Writing a cover letter. |
