Job-hunting in English
Course Description:
A practical course focused on job hunting in an English language context. Students will gain the necessary knowledge and be given the opportunity to practice the key steps involved in the job interview process. Students will perfect their CV, cover letters and interview skills.
Content of the Course:
- Research and preparation for job search
- Preparing a CV
- Writing a cover letter
- Preparation for the interview
- Interviewing skills
- Competency based interviewing skills
- Telephone interviews
- Assessment centres
- After the interview follow-up
- Negotiating terms and conditions of a job contract
Textbooks and Study Materials:
Downes, Colmes. Cambridge English for Job Hunting, Cambridge University Press, 2008
Kingston, Michael. Pass the Job Interview, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014
Šudoma, Milan. Job Interview, Computer Press a.s., 2008
Yate, Martin. The Ultimate Job Search Letters Book, Kogan Page Limited, 2003
Yeung, Rob. How to Succeed at Interviews, How To Books Ltd, 2011
Credit requirements and course assessment:
· Regular attendance, max. 3 absences
· Home preparation (personal statement, cover letter, CV)
· Active participation (practising interviewing skills)