English for Specific Purposes

English for Work: Applying for a Job (CV/Resume Writing & Job Interview Tutoring)

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Topic Menu

1. Socializing & Networking, Small Talk Cliches – Survival Conversation Strategies
2. Types of Jobs, Work & Employment; the Professions
3. Organigrams / Organizational Charts, Company Structure
4. Company Positions – Supervisors & Subordinates
5. Company Culture, e.g. Traditions/Annual Parties, Dress Code
6. Giving & Asking for Directions
7. Making Arrangements
8. Offices & Conferencing Facilities
9. The Recruitment Process
10. Applying for a Job (Applicants’ Perspective)
11. The Language of Job Advertisements – HR Abbreviations & Acronyms
12. The Language of Job Descriptions
13. Filling in BrE / Filling out AmE Application Forms
14. Describing Oneself & Others: Character Traits
15. Describing Oneself & Others: Education & Qualifications
16. Describing Oneself & Others: Work Experience aka Employment History
17. Describing Oneself & Others: Skills & Abilities
18. Describing Oneself & Others: Hobbies & Interests
19. Describing Oneself & Others: Future Plans & Career Objectives
20. The Job interview*: FAQs
21. The Appraisal Interview*: FAQs
22. Selection Criteria – The Perfect Candidate
23. Types of Selection Tests
24. What Motivates the Perfect Candidate
25. In-Service Training & Development
26. The Language of Contracts* 
27. Contract of Employment*
28. What Makes a Competitive Remuneration Package
29. Working Hours
30. Rewards & Benefits
31. Holidays & Other Times Off Work
32. Health, Safety & Welfare
33. Problems at Work: Disciplinary Action
34. Employee Rights, Equal Employment Laws & Regulations  
35. Telephoning*
36. Emailing*
37. Report Writing*
38. The Job Market: Describing Changes/Trends & Forecasting*
39. Differences in British & American Terminology
40. Writing Business Letters, Faxes, and Emails* (the following types of letter are examples only)
1. Letter of Reference
2. Letter if Resignation
3. Cover Letter

* These topics are generally meant for higher levels (are not really suitable for beginner & elementary students) and/or are taught as separate courses with a number of subtopics

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