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Jumat, 13 Desember 2019

Coursera Week 3

Unit 3 – Cover Letter

This unit focuses on another important document for job-seekers: the cover letter. You will learn how to write a clear cover letter that tells employers why you are the right person for the job. Some of the material we discussed is as follows :

1.) What Is Cover Letter?

A cover letter is a one page formal letter and there are some parts that looked the same in each cover letter. The content or information in the cover letter should be a little different from each job you are applying for. The cover letter helps an employer to understand more about the applicant and helps to direct attention to certain parts of the resume.

There are several reasons for finding a job :

The first reason for writing a cover letter is that it shows the applicants personal style or personality. Job seekers choose very specific words to introduce themselves to an employer. This is how they show their personal style. Example : Tom and Beth are both applying for the same job as an international student advisor. In his cover letter, Tom writes, I am interested in working with international students. Beth writes, I am very excited to meet and work with international students. The word choices in these examples show us their personal styles. We see that Tom is interested in working with international student, but Beth is very excited to meet and work with international students. Beth's personality is much clearer with her word choices, excited to meet and work with.
The second reason for writing a cover letter is to explain the applicant's qualifications for the job. Using our same candidates Tom and Beth, let's see how they would write a short description of their qualifications. Example : Tom writes, I have two years of experience working as an activities director of a language school. Beth says, as a Resident Advisor, I advise students on counseling on personal, cultural and immigration issues, as well as organize professional, social and cultural programs. From the short descriptions in their cover letters most employers would want to read Beth's resume to find out more about her experience.
The third reason, for writing a cover later is to formerly ask for an interview.

2.) Professional Writing: Letter Format

The parts of a professional letter and format of a letter or how it should look. In the United States, professional writing follows a standard format or order and includes four parts. The first part is the heading which includes the writer's address and contact information, the date and the reader's name and address The second part is the salutation. The third part is the three body paragraphs, opening paragraph, middle paragraph and closing paragraph. And the fourth is the closing which includes a complimentary close, a signature and a typed name.

3.) Cover Letter Paragraph 1- Introducing Yourself

The first paragraph of a cover letter must include a statement of application applying for job, the specific title of the job opening, and your source of information. This is the part of the letter in which applicants show their interest in the position. Remember that the opening paragraph also needs to get the employer's attention. Some job seekers choose to briefly write about their education, skills, or experience at the end as a connection to the next paragraph.

4.) Cover Letter Paragraph 2- Highlighting Your Skills in the Cover letter

In paragraph two in the body of the cover letter, you will summarize two or three examples from your education, experience, and interests to show a future employer how you are qualified for the job. This paragraph is your chance to really stand out from all of the other applicants. Remember that employers are looking for people who can help their business or organization be successful. Focus on how your skills and qualifications will help them. When you are applying for a specific position, it is a good idea to use the job description or advertisement as a guide. The job description is very useful because it has key words about the skills and experience needed to do the job.

5.) Cover Letter Paragraph 3- Closing

In this paragraph, job seekers make a request to interview for the job, tell how they will follow up with the application and leave the reader with a positive impression. The goal of this paragraph is to summarize your interest in the job, and show the employer that you are ready for the next step, a job interview. Although job seekers do not make the decision about the interview or schedule, they should plan to call or email the employer soon after sending the application. This shows that the applicant is serious about the job and may lead to an interview.

Learning Experience in Third Week

In this part I understand how to make a cover letter properly and correctly. In detail the layout for making cover letters. Very helpful in finding work.

Progress and Score

Kamis, 21 November 2019

COURSERA WEEK 2

1. Unit 2 – Resumes

In this unit there are some materials that we can learn, there are 12 videos, 10 readings, and 14 quizzes. Some of the material we discussed is as follows :

1. What is Resume? Why do you need one?

A resume is a written document of work experience, education, and skills. Resumes are usually only one or two pages long. And give a short but detailed description of your past job duties and experiences. Why do you need a resume? Because there's a lot of competition in the job market. Jobseekers need to create a resume that really shows their qualifications to an employer. A great resume is really important for three main reasons :

· First, a great resume will get the attention of the employers and show why you are a good match for the job.

· The second reason you need a great resume is that it communicates your strongest skills and accomplishments to a future employer.

· The third, and most important, reason you should need a great resume is that it gets you an interview.

2. Part of Resume

We are going to look at the resume in more detail and break it down into its different parts. The applicants must make a resume that is easy to read and explain in detail. Well, the first thing you can do is make sure that your resume has each of the following key parts.

· Name and contact details.

If an employer wants to contact you to ask you to come for an interview, here is where they will find your full name and information about how they can communicate with you, like your email address or telephone number.

· Headline and summary.

This section is where you should write the job you are looking for and then include a summary of the skills you have. So if we look at the sample resume again, you will see that this person includes the job title Project Coordinator, and then gives a short summary of her work experience and key skills.

· Work Experience

Here, you can list the jobs you have worked at in the past, including your current job, if you have one. Current job means what job you have now. Be sure to list your work experience in reverse chronological order. In other words, list your most recent job first, the one before that next, and so on into the past.

3. Writing a Résumé : Name and Contact Information

In this unit we will learn how to make the correct resume. To begin, your resume needs to clearly show your full name. This means that you write your given name first followed by your family name. If you have a middle name, you can write it out completely or just use the first letter. Often, job seekers will make their name a larger size, or font, than the rest of the words. This helps the employer, or the reader to find the name very quickly. It is also common to put the name in the center at the top of the page. Another way to make the name stand out is to write it in bold letters which are darker than the other letters. The next part is for job seekers to write their contact information. Which means their current postal address, e-mail address, and telephone number. The postal address is your official location where an employer can send you information. Your postal address is your house number, street name, city, state or province, country and postal code or number.

2. Learning Experience on the Second Week

It has helped me to know how to make a good resume and understand more about the resume is very importand to search for a job.

3. Progress and Score (Week 2)

COURSERA WEEK 1

1. Introduction

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in advancing their careers in the global marketplace. In this course, you will learn about the job search, application, and interview process in the United States, while comparing and contrasting the same process in your home country. This course will also give you the opportunity to explore your global career path, while building your vocabulary and improving your language skills to achieve your professional goals.

2. Unit 1 - Entering the Job Market

In this unit there are some materials that we can learn, there are 12 videos, 10 readings, and 12 quizzes. Some of the material we discussed is as follows :

1. Indetifying Your Interest Skills

Explain the interests and skills in yourself to choose a good career. Interest can also be an activity or hobby that we like. Skills can be divided into several categories : Functional Skills (thinks you can do), Subject Skills (thinks you know), dan Personal Trait (ways that you act).

2. Laguage Focus: Vocabulary and Word Forms Related to Jobs

Discuss some useful words and phrases that you might hear many times when you are looking for a job. There are 3 categories : things, action, and people. In the job search process, there are some actions, or verbs, that are very important. Let's look at five of these.

a) To search for a job, this means to look for work in a specific occupation.

b) To apply for a job is to formally ask for employment, usually in writing. This means completing a specific job application or sending a documents like a resume and cover letter.

c) To interview for a job is to answer question in a formal meeting. Most interviews are face to face but sometimes people can interview by phone or video calls.

d) To be hired for a job is to be given a job and then paid for the work. If someone says you're hired, that means you got the job.

e) To work adalah is to do an activity related to one's occupation.

3. Choosing the Job That is the Best for You.

Explain how you are interesting and skills in a variety of jobs. There are six types of interests that are related to certain kinds of careers :

a) Interest in Doing Things

These people like to work with their hands, use tools and be physically active. They like to move around a lot. Some jobs that might be good for this people include working in a restaurants, construction or farming.

b) Interest in Thinking

These people liked work independently. They like analyzing information, solving puzzles and figuring out problems. Some jobs that would be very good for these people are in a lab research or accounting.

c) Interest in Creating

People who like to come up with new ideas and like fewer rules are called creative. Some jobs that are good for them include graphic design, fashion design, or maybe even performing arts, actors or musicians.

d) Interest in Helping

These people like to work with people. They enjoy working in teams and organizing. Some jobs that are best for them include teaching or healthcare jobs like doctors or nurses.

e) Interest in Persuading

People who like persuading like to talk to others and sell products or ideas. Some jobs that are very persuasive include sales and marketing and also business management.

f) Interest in Organizing

People who enjoy organizing like to make sure a project is clear. They like schedules and rules. Jobs that are good for people who like organizing include business administrations, management, and also research.

3. Learning Experience on the First Week

Learning in the first week was very enjoyable, so I learned what to know before applying for a job, starting from identifying the interests and skills we have, using good language, and what we have.

4. Progress and Score (Week 1)