Getting a job for anyone is difficult. If you are about to be a graduate, or if you are a recent graduate, and you are also a non-native English speaker trying to get a job in the US or the UK, getting a job can feel impossible.
Our course teaches you the English necessary to get a fantastic job. This video introduces you to our course. It also presents the teaching style we will use throughout the entire course, so you can become familiar with your instructors and your study structure.
Enjoy.
The first Section of the course, Know What to Do Before an Interview, is all about you - your special qualities, skills, knowledge, and experience. There are three lessons that help you explore who you are.
- Lesson 1 has to do with identifying your personal qualities and communication style.
- Lesson 2 has you describe your special skills and knowledge.
- Lesson 3 shows you how to put all this information together by writing an effective LinkedIn profile.
Lesson 1 has you explore your own attitudes, personal preferences, and communication style. You will begin writing your personal profile. There are three activities.
In activity 1, you are going to write about your personal qualities.
In activity 2, you are going to describe your own communication style.
Finally, in activity 3, a quiz, you will review what you learned in the lesson.
In applying for the right job that fits you best, it's important to know who you are.
In this lesson, you think about how you felt in important situations, how you acted and reacted in critical moments, and what your colleagues and friends think of you.
You learn about a fascinating Case Study of an effective salesperson, Ino, with whom Dr. Frank worked.
What are the qualities of a great salesperson? In this lesson, you learn about 16 forceful qualities that Ino demonstrated in his work as a remarkable salesperson.
In addition, there is a list of 15 other personal qualities that a good business person may have. Use some of the adjectives later in your own profile, if they apply to you.
In this activity, you write down 10 to 15 qualities that best describe you. You use the STAR Method to explain how you showed each of the qualities in a specific situation. This is great practice for later writing and speaking activities.
Look at the external resource for a list of other qualities that may describe you.
Do you know your communication style? In this lesson, you learn about four different communication styles: supporter, thinker, promoter, and controller.
You also find out about some kinds of jobs that are suitable for each of the communication styles.
In this activity, you identify your communication style: supporter, thinker, promoter or controller, by completing a questionnaire.
Activity 3 - Review Lesson 1
This lecture summarizes what you did in Lesson 1:
a) write notes describing your personal qualities,
b) learn about different communication styles,
c) complete a communication style questionnaire, and
d) take a quiz.
In Lesson 2, you continue building your personal profile. You learn about:
a) some special skills and knowledge in sales in our Case Study, and
b) powerful language to sell yourself.
You conclude the lesson with a quiz.
In this lecture, you learn about some special skills in selling in our case study. Pay attention to the action words that are used, such as "establish" trust or "develop" a wide knowledge.
This lecture shows you more action words, such as "research" and "captivate," that you could use in building your own personal profile later in the lesson.
This lecture continues to teach you powerful and persuasive language in selling yourself. For example, you learn about using dramatic words and expressive adjectives. You also learn about the importance of telling interesting stories.
In this activity, you continue building your personal profile. You write about your own skills, knowledge and experience that make you unique.
This lecture summarizes what you did in Lesson 2:
a) learn about the skills and knowledge of an effective salesperson,
b) complete your own personal profile,
c) build your vocabulary, and
d) take a quiz. (add Quiz B - matching in a PDF)
Lesson 3 is about creating your own LinkedIn profile.
a) You learn about what to do and not to do in creating a perfect LinkedIn profile in an interview with Craig and Jenny.
b) You write a compelling summary about yourself using keywords that best describe you.
c) You can share your profile with us and we give you feedback.
You conclude the lesson with a quiz.
In this lecture, you listen to an interview between Craig and Jenny, who asks about LinkedIn.
a) You learn why LinkedIn is so useful for showcasing yourself and finding a job.
b) You see an example of Dr. Frank's LinkedIn profile.
c) You learn some key tips about what not to do in your own LinkedIn profile.
In this lecture, you write a LinkedIn profile using our template. You can also ask us questions, in the course itself or at our website (see external resources).
This lecture summarizes what you did in Lesson 3:
a) learn why LinkedIn is such an important business tool,
b) discover what to do and not to do in writing a LinkedIn profile,
c) create your own LinkedIn profile, and
d) take a quiz.
This section is all about writing well in English to get hired.
In Lesson 4, you learn to write with correct style and voice in English. You learn about the:
a) elements of good writing.
b) difference between the active voice and passive voice.
You conclude the lesson with a quiz reviewing the main points in the lesson.
In this lecture, you learn about the importance of being clear and using an appropriate voice as well as exact vocabulary in your English writing.
You learn about the six classic writing rules of George Orwell, a famous English author.
In this lecture, you learn why using the active voice in your English writing is forceful and concise.
In this lecture, you get instructions for doing two activities (see the PDF resource documents).
The first activity asks you to identify and correct passive voice errors.
The second activity asks you to choose between jargon and every day language.
This lecture summarizes what you did in Lesson 4:
a) learn to use familiar language in order to communicate simply,
b) use the active voice to add clarity to your writing,
c) distinguish between jargon and every day language, and
d) take a quiz.
In Lesson 5, you continue to learn to use appropriate style in writing in English.
a) You learn 10 strategies for improving your writing style.
b) You do two activities to help you improve your vocabulary.
You conclude the lesson with a quiz reviewing the key ideas in the lesson.
In this lecture, you learn 10 strategies to get your point across quickly in anything you write. They are based on Rudolf Flesch's suggestions for concise, forceful writing (see external resource).
In this lecture, you complete a vocabulary activity in which you fill in the blanks with the correct word.
This lecture summarizes what you did in Lesson 5:
a) learn 10 tips for successful business writing,
b) complete a text about good business writing practices, and
c) take a quiz.
If you needed writing help, you sent us a comment or question and made a recommendation for other teaching points In an email or on our website (http://www.businessenglishhq.com/help).
Lesson 6 shows you how to write an effective application letter.
a) You learn ways to enrich your vocabulary by using power verbs.
b) You hear about, in an interview, what to do and not to do in writing an application letter.
c) You distinguish between good and bad letter writing by using a 20 point checklist.
d) You write an application letter based on an actual job posting.
You conclude the lesson with a quiz.
In lecture 31, you learn 10 basic principles of good application letter writing. This is an important writing task for finding an ideal job.
You discover ways to make your unique personality, energy, and dynamism impress a hiring professional.
In this lecture - an interview, you learn
a) important techniques for good application letter writing, and
b) what to avoid in your writing.
Pay careful attention to Richard Maun's four paragraph approach.
In lecture 33, you learn to use powerful verbs and expressions to describe your personal qualities, skills, knowledge, and experience in describing yourself.
In this lecture, you have instructions to do two activities.
First, you use a 20 point checklist to indicate whether a letter writing practice is good or bad.
Second, in a role-playing situation, you write an application letter using a template.
See the resource documents. ( 20 point checklist / application letter template)
This lecture summarizes what you did in Lesson:
a) learn to use power verbs in an application letter,
b) use a 20 point checklist to review an application letter,
c) distinguish between examples of good and bad letter writing,
d) practice writing an application letter, and
e) take a quiz to review the key ideas in the lesson.
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Section 4, Lessons 7 and 8, shows you how to write a fantastic CV and cover letter for maximum impact on the hiring professional reading them.
Lesson 7 shows you how to write a professionally-looking CV.
a) You hear about, in an interview, what's good and bad in a real CV.
b) You learn how to use high-power expressions in your CV.
c) You use a 20 point checklist to improve a CV.
d) You write your own CV.
You conclude the lesson with a quiz.
In lecture 39, you learn what's good and bad about a real CV in an interview with a new graduate seeking a job.
In lecture 40, you walk through Tony's revised CV, showing all the revisions mentioned in the previous lecture. Be sure to download the PDF.
In lecture 41, you see a short list of skills and abilities that most employers value. They can be in such areas as, attitude and communication.
Think of real examples of skills and abilities you have.
In this lecture, you receive a useful 20-point checklist - for reviewing your CV - that you can download.
In this lecture, you have instructions to do two activities.
First, you improve a CV from a recent university graduate who does not have much job experience.
Second, in a role-playing situation, you write a CV for a specific job posting. See the resource documents.
This lecture summarizes what you did in Lesson 7:
a) learn how to write an amazing CV,
b) know what to do and not to do in writing your own CV,
c) use high-power expressions to describe your skills and abilities,
d) practice ways of improving a CV,
e) write a fictional CV, and
f) take a quiz to review the key ideas in the lesson.
Lesson 8 shows you how to write an amazing common letter that you send accompanying your CV.
- You get advice on what to do and not to do in writing a cover letter.
- You see a sample of an excellent cover letter.
- You review power words and expressions.
- You role-play play a response to an advertised job by writing a cover letter.
- You take a short quiz.
In lecture 46, Question Box, Craig gives Katie six tips for writing an outstanding cover letter.
You want to write a memorable cover letter that gets a hiring manager to remember you and call you.
In this lecture, you learn the elements of a good cover letter. You learn how to:
- - state your contact information
- - address the letter to a specific person
- - phrase the opening paragraph
- - describe yourself and your unique selling proposition
- - make a call to action
- - leave a final message
In lecture 48, you role-play an experienced salesperson looking for an advertised sales position.
You respond to a fictitious job posting using a cover letter template. Be sure to download the PDF in the supplementary material.
This lecture summarizes what you did in Lesson 8:
a) learn how to write an eye-catching cover letter,
b) know what to do and not to do in writing a cover letter,
c) review power words and expressions for selling yourself,
d) practice writing an actual cover letter for an advertised job,
e) take a quiz to review the main ideas in the lesson.
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Lesson 9 introduces you to the interview and Assessment Center.
- You learn about interview preparation..
- You find out about the STAR method and answer template.
- You practice sample questions.
- You see an interview example.
- You do an activity and take a short quiz.
In lecture 52, you learn about the interview process revolving around the three C's:
1) Capability or competency
2) Commitment or motivation
3) Compatibility or being able to relate to others
In this lesson, you learn how to know the company you're applying to.
1) You walk through a real company annual report to learn a) who the company is, b) what it does, c) what its goals are, and d) where it is going.
2) You look at a series of typical questions related to the three C's: capability, commitment, and compatibility.
In lecture 54, you learn how to respond to a competency-based question using the STAR technique.
1. Situation: context in which you found yourself
2. Task: problem you had
3. Action: steps you took
4. Result: positive outcome you achieved.
In this brief, but important lecture, you learn about the structure of an interview.
1. Opening
2. Setting the scene
3. Exploration
4. Selling
5. Closure
In lecture 56, you have further explanation of the STAR technique.
1. You see an example of a bad interview and learn why it was horrendous.
2. You see an example of a good interview and find out why it was outstanding.
3. You come away with three do's and don'ts in an interview situation.
In this lecture, you have instructions to do two activities.
1. You write answers to interview questions.
2. You read and analyze an annual report. See the resource documents.
This lecture summarizes what you did in Lesson 9:
a) know how to perform well in an interview situation,
b) practice interview questions,
c) learn the structure for responding in interviews,
You also received more do's and don'ts in an interview situation.
Lesson 10 introduces you to an overview of assessment day.
1. Psychometric tests
2. Group projects
3. Writing assignments
4. Technical interview
5. Presentations
In lecture 60, you learn strategies and tips to answer three different kinds of test questions.
1. Verbal
2. Math
3. Logical reasoning
In this lecture, you learn strategies for working in two different kinds of group projects.
1. Creative projects
2. Business cases
You learn some important keys to doing well. Be sure to consult the supplementary materials.
In lecture 62, you look at an example of a case study. You learn strategies and ideas to come up with a good written solution.
Be sure to consult the supplementary materials for writing practice.
This lecture discusses briefly what is a prepared wriiten presentation.
This lecture summarizes what you did in Lesson 10:
a) learn how to answer psychometric tests,
b) participate in group projects,
c) practice writing projects,
d) take a quiz to review the key ideas in the lesson.
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Lesson 11 shows you how to improve your CV after you have had an interview.
- You find out 10 reasons why CVs get rejected.
- You decide what is good and bad about CV writing.
- You revise a CV.
- You take a short quiz.
In lecture 68, you learn 10 reasons why a CV can get rejected. It's critical to know what not to do in writing your CV
In this lecture, you have instructions to do two activities.
First, you decide what's good and bad about CV writing.
Second, you revise a CV choosing the correct word from a word bank.
Be sure to download the PDFs in the supplementary materials.
This lecture summarizes what you did in Lesson 11:
a) learn about 10 reasons why CVs get rejected,
b) review some good and bad CV writing techniques,
c) complete a model CV,
d) take a quiz to review the key ideas in the lesson.
Lesson 12 shows you what to do and not to do after you have had an interview.
- You learn about the kinds of follow-up letter or email you can send.
- You find out what a JIST card is.
- You do a role playing activity in which you write a follow-up thank you letter.
- You take a short quiz.
In lecture 72, Question Box, Craig gives Katie six pieces of advice on how to follow up an interview.
For example, you learn about a very important tool called a JIST card.
In lecture 73, you see an excellent example of a real follow-up email. You also have an example of a JIST card that accompanied the thank you message.
In this lecture, you have instructions to do two activities.
First, in a role-playing activity, you write a follow-up thank-you letter after an interview.
Second, you write your own personal JIST card.
Be sure to download the PDFs in the supplementary materials.
This lecture summarizes what you did in Lesson 12:
a) learn what to do and not to do after an interview,
b) write a follow-up thank-you letter or email,
c) create a JIST card,
d) take a quiz to review the main points in the lesson.
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