Communication for employment

Information collection:

Any job search begins with collection and analysis of information to assess the marketability of the
candidate.

 The first step in job search involves research and analysis on self, job and career
 The second step is to identify the companies which offer an opening matching with the skills
of the job seeker.
 The third step is to prepare and share targeted resumes.
 The fourth step is participating in the interview process.

Resources to identify job/career opportunities:

Traditional sources:

 Print
 Networks
 Career consultants
 Employment agencies

Electronic resources

 Job portals
 Company’s web sites
 Social media

Preparing a targeted resume:

A well drafted resume has to reflect the job seeker’s qualifications and communicate his/her value to
the potential employer.

Essential components of a resume

 Objective
 Qualification (Educational)
 Work Experience
 Activities (Extracurricular and Co-curricular)
 Personal Information

Reference in a resume is not mandatory, however few organisations insist on having reference
section in the resume.

Caution: One resume type/format does not meet the requirement of all employers.
Cover letter:

A cover letter should highlight about

 Achievements related with the role

 Experience related with the role on offer
 Show case the real interest for the role
 Justification of the candidature for the role

Points to be noted on cover letter

 Address the cover to the right person, for the right role and at the right time.
 Proof read the cover letter before sending it to the organization.
 A cover letter with glaring grammatical and spelling errors is a real let off for the HR.