Job Hunting English All-in-One Guide

Author: Lü Wenpeng and Li Hongxia
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: In the light of the dawn of the new century, amidst the era of the internet, many job seekers, especially fresh graduates and postgraduates, often face the dilemma of how to prepare job application materials and how to utilize modern job-seeking tools to increase their chances of success. These questions frequently trouble numerous job seekers. This book provides a detailed introduction to every aspect of modern job seeking: reading job advertisements, writing job application letters, the basic methods and skills of phone and online job seeking, job interview strategies, and more. It also offers specific discussions and guidance on job seeking for women. The authors point out the key principles of English job application writing and interviews in the form of "Tips" for all reference examples. The examples provided in the book are presented in both English and Chinese for easy learning and comprehension. This book can be used as a training textbook for English job seeking for university students and postgraduates.
In today's world where China is embracing the world and the world is embracing China, to become a victor in the job market, one must not only be proficient in writing native English job application letters and speaking fluent job-seeking English but also master modern job-seeking methods—phone and online job seeking. If you want to conquer the job market and find your ideal job in the shortest time possible with modern job-seeking tools, this book will be your best assistant and guide.
Starting from the needs of society, this book provides detailed introductions to job information acquisition, job application letter writing, the basic methods and skills of online job seeking, and job interview strategies, with specific discussions and guidance on job seeking for women. The book emphasizes practicality. To facilitate self-study and self-training for readers from different fields and professions, each chapter includes several examples or simulated exercises, with "Tips" highlighting the key principles. The glossary is designed to be accurate and concise, while the examples are as practical and standardized as possible, presented in both English and Chinese for easy learning and comprehension.
The book is organized into seven chapters based on the job-seeking process:
Chapter 1: Paying Attention to Job Information and Seizing Opportunities
This chapter focuses on the sources of job information, the format and characteristics of job advertisements, and major job-seeking channels such as talent markets and the internet.
Chapter 2: Writing English Job Application Letters
This chapter provides detailed instructions on the key points and formats of various types of job application letters, along with numerous examples of cover letters, resumes, self-recommendation letters, and application letters.
Chapter 3: Navigating Online Job Seeking
This chapter introduces major English job-seeking websites both domestically and internationally, as well as the basic methods and skills of online job seeking.
Chapter 4: Remote Interviews
Remote interviews mainly refer to phone interviews and online interviews. This chapter covers the basic methods and skills of remote interviews and provides some examples.
Chapters 5 to 7
These chapters list common questions and answers in face-to-face job interviews, focusing on strategies for success, and simulate interview scenarios, designing English conversations for interviews in various professions such as secretaries, public relations professionals, accountants, business representatives, company employees, flight attendants, restaurant department managers, supervisors, and computer designers.
Additionally, the book includes four appendices: "Job Titles and Positions," "University Names," and more.
The unique feature of this book lies in its emphasis on modern job-seeking methods, such as phone and online job seeking, and its specific guidance on how women can succeed in job seeking.
This book draws on numerous domestic and international resources and is widely applicable in terms of its novelty, richness, standardization, and practicality. It can serve as a reference for those who aspire to seek jobs abroad, as a model for those who wish to work in foreign-invested or joint-venture enterprises, and as a guide for current students to further enhance their practical English skills.
In summary, this book is rich in contemporary relevance, emphasizing the cultivation of written English skills while also prioritizing the improvement of oral communication skills. It reminds job seekers not to overlook the crucial role of phones, computers, and the internet in modern job seeking.