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Job Interviewing - Basic Job Interviewing Skills for ESL

Basic job interviewing skills and resources for English language learners. Resources include guides to job interviewing, appropriate responses, key vocabulary, resume and cover letter writing.

Job Interview Vocabulary

This final section provides a list of appropriate vocabulary for use in your cover lover, resume and during the interview. The focus is on using verbs to express responsibilities and tasks performed and adjectives for describing your skills.

Cover Letter - Successful Job Application Letters

The cover letter should always be included when sending your resume or CV for a possible job interview. Here is an outline to writing a successful cover letter. Included are examples of well-writen cover letters and useful language formulas.

How to Write a Resume

Writing a Resume - curriculum vitae or CV - in English can be quite different than in your native tongue. This "how to" helps you develop a standard English resume.

Finding the Right Job

Understanding your potential employer can help you get the job you are looking for. This feature focuses on developing interviewing skills that will help you prepare for a job interview in an English speaking country.

Writing Your Resume

Writing a successful resume depends on many factors. Here is a simple guide to the basics of writing a good resume including an example resume.

Interview Basics

Congratulations! Your cover letter and resume have made a good impression and the employer has called you in for an interview. Now it's time to make sure that you also have the right type of English for that job interview.

Writing a Cover Letter

The cover letter should always be included when sending your resume or CV for a possible job interview. This letter of application serves the purpose or introducing you and asking for an interview. Here is an outline to writing a successful cover letter.

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