Robert Dennis | Business English

Did you know your English language skills can help you find the perfect job? In today’s global marketplace, your ability to speak clear, confident English can help set you apart from the competition. But you also need to review your overall job-hunting strategy:

What is the “secret” to finding a job? What two key documents are important when applying for a job? Why is it important to research the job market before applying? What role does the job interview play in the job application process? What should your CV and covering letter aim to achieve? How can you demonstrate that you have the right attitude and skills for a job? Why is it important for your profile to match the job you’re applying for?

Read this Introduction to the “Getting a Job” section of the Full Learn Business English course on PayAsYouLearn.com to discover some useful tips:

In this section you will learn how to use your English to get a job! We will look at how to find a job and apply for it; how to write your CV and covering letter; and, of course, how to do a job interview in English!

The secret to finding a job is thorough preparation. You need to research the job market, find the job that most closely matches your profile – and then write a great CV and covering letter. This will persuade the company you want to work for to call you for an interview. The job interview itself is where you can demonstrate you have the right attitude and skills to work for the company you have applied to.

Here are the answers to the questions at the beginning of this article:

  1. What is the “secret” to finding a job, according to the text?
    • The secret to finding a job is thorough preparation, including researching the job market and matching your profile to the job.
  2. What two key documents are important when applying for a job?
    • A CV and a covering letter are important when applying for a job.
  3. Why is it important to research the job market before applying?
    • Researching the job market helps you find the job that most closely matches your profile and increases your chances of getting an interview.
  4. What role does the job interview play in the job application process?
    • The job interview is where you can demonstrate that you have the right attitude and skills to work for the company you are applying to.
  5. What should your CV and covering letter aim to achieve?
    • They should persuade the company to call you for an interview.
  6. How can you demonstrate that you have the right attitude and skills for a job?
    • You can demonstrate your attitude and skills during the job interview by showing that you are a good fit for the company and position.
  7. Why is it important for your profile to match the job you’re applying for?
    • A good match between your profile and the job increases your chances of being selected for an interview, as it shows you are suited for the role.

The “Getting a Job” section of the Full Learn Business English course on PayAsYouLearn.com has everything you need to get ready for your job interview in English: from a detailed look at the language of job ads, to selecting appropriate jobs to apply for; and from writing the perfect CV and covering letter to answering some really difficult (but typical) job interview questions, e.g. “Why should we choose you for this job?” and “Explain why you are leaving your current job“.

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