INTRODUCTION TO THE

COURSE
Course outline
Weekly schedule
Assessments
General dos and donts




Activity 1
What would they say?
In a song


Activity 2
Video viewing

INTRODUCTION TO JOB
SEARCH

Job Hunting Strategies

1. Know Thyself
interests
values
needs
skills
personality



2. Aim for the Right Target

3. Do Some Investigating
a. The Visible Job Market
b. The Hidden Job Market




Ways to approach the employers
in the hidden job market:
Cold calls
Phone calls
Sending e-mails


4. Work the Network
Networking Tips: How to establish and maintain contact
Do not be afraid to reach out
Use your first communication to introduce yourself
and establish common interest
Be patient yet persistent
Try to arrange an in-person meeting if possible
Write out questions to ask and be considerate of
your contacts time
Ask for additional people you can contact and
continue to talk to people
Send a thank-you note and keep track of your
contacts


5. Get Professional Help
6. Be Temporarily Flexible
7. Say It Clearly
8. Keep Careful Records
9. Be Persistent



Identifying New Employers
1. Narrow your search
2. Get ideas from alumni
3. Read the news/journals for that
industry

Researching Specific Employers
1. Start with the organizations website
2. Attend recruiting events
3. Talk to people who work there

Use of Social Media
Keep in mind that even though YOU may not use
social media as a means to job search, EMPLOYERS
DO!
Types of Social Media
Facebook
LinkedIn
YouTube
Twitter
Blogs
Websites
E-portfolios

For this assignment, you are required to work with a
partner. The presentation should take about 8 10
minutes for both speakers. Please ensure that both
speakers have approximately the same amount of
time for the presentation.

Assignment:
Conduct a research on a company of your choice
(preferably a company you would like to work for).
You could use the guidelines discussed in the course
material. Sources of information could include
company official websites and reports. Please ensure
that all your sources are credible.

Video Viewing
Rate the delivery of the presenter based on
the following criteria:


A. Voice projection 5 4 3 2 1
B. Clarity of pronunciation & intonation 5 4 3 2 1
C. Accuracy & appropriacy of language used 5 4 3 2 1
D. Smoothness of delivery 5 4 3 2 1
E. Effective eye contact 5 4 3 2 1
F. Appropriate facial expression 5 4 3 2 1
G. Effective use of body language 5 4 3 2 1
H. Effective use of time 5 4 3 2 1
I. Appropriate attire 5 4 3 2 1

A. Preparing a presentation
Consider :
Purpose
Audience

Then,
Brainstorm the topic
Research the topic
Organize the materials into a presentation outline


B. Organising the content
Introduction
Attention-getter
State the purpose of the presentation
Provide an outline of the presentation
Body
Main point 1, and supporting details
Main point 2, and supporting details
.
.
Conclusion
Summary of main points
Memorable closing



C. Mind your language
Accuracy
Suitable vocabulary
Clear pronunciation

D. Delivering the presentation
Talk to the audience - do not read to them
Use voice to communicate clearly
Use your body to communicate
Maintain eye contact


E. Using visual aids

PowerPoint
Handouts
Using the whiteboard (or blackboard)

* Check out the facilities *



F. Dealing with nervousness
Smile
Breathe deeply
Be well-prepared
Be organised

* Accomplished public speakers feel nervous before
and even during a talk. The skill comes in not
communicating your nervousness, and in not letting
it take over from the presentation. Over time, you will
feel less nervous, and well able to control your
nervousness *