English Workshop

Session 12: Recruitment (1)

RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE
STAGE ONE:
STUDY THE RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE CHART BELOW AND FILL UP THE
BLANKS IN THE TEXT

Advertising the post

Receiving and sorting application Discarding unsuitabe applicants

letters

Inviting, interviewing , and short-

listing candidates

Inviting, administering knowledge,

skills or psychometric tests

Inviting, giving secondary

interview

Making selection/accepting
candidate, and making offer

Onboarding and giving orientation

First the post or the job vacancy (1) is advertised in the local or national press. When
application letters (2) _______ _______, they (3) _______ _______ and unsuitable applications
(4) _______ _______. Next the candidates (5) _______ _______, _______ _______ and (6)
_______ _______.
 Then the candidates (7) _______ _______ again, and knowledge and skills tests or
psychometric tests (8) _______ _______. Candidates who can pass these tests (9) _______
________ for the third times and (8) _______ _______ secondary interview. After that, the
seletion (10) _______ _______, which means the successful candidate (11) _______ _______,
and an offer (12) _______ ________.

Finally, the new employee (13) _______ _______ and orientation (14) _______
_______.

STAGE TWO:
STUDY THE FOLLOWING WORDS
Find these words in the text above and study how they are used to show the
order of events:
Next
First Then Finally
After that

STAGE THREE:
SPEAKING PRACTICE A
Tell your friend:
1. Where did you do your job training (PKL/Praktik Kerja Lapangan) when you were still in
the second grade in PKN LPKIA?
2. How was the procedure that you had to go through when applying for that job training?
3. What were your difficulties when you were applying for the job training, and how did you
handle the difficulties?

SPEAKING PRACTICE B
Discuss with your friends:
What are the advantages and the disadvantages of seeking a job:
1. Advertised in the media (newspapers or Internet)?
2. While doing the job training (PKL)?
3. Through the Employment Agency (BTK) in LPKIA?
4. Based on the information given by someone you know?
5. By just submitting an application to the company where you want to work for?
STAGE FOUR:
READ THE TEXT BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

How to Apply for a Job

Edited by Lindsay, Flickety, Nick, Zack and 35 others

In order to get a job, you have to know how to navigate the application process. To apply
for a job, follow these instructions.

1. Write a resume. Even if the particular job you're looking for has an application process
where a resume isn't necessary, the process of writing a resume can help sort your
thoughts and prepare you for an interview. Having a written record of your work history
makes filling out an application much easier, too. Tailor the resume to the type of job for
which you are applying, emphasizing related skills and coursework.
2. Call the employer. Ask about the application process: "Good morning. My name is John
Doe. I was wondering if you had any positions open and, if so, how I might apply." You
will usually have your call routed to the hiring or human resources manager. If they have
any openings, they'll either ask you to come in and fill out an application or they'll ask
you to send a resume and cover letter by mail or e-mail, in which case you should
inquire, "To whom should the letter be addressed?" They will give you a full name, which
you should write it down (asking for help with the spelling if necessary).
3. Write a cover letter if necessary. Make sure it is specific to the job, with the company
name and address and, if possible, the name of the person who will be receiving it.
(Including a real person’s name in your application is not only professional, but also
shows that you bothered to track that information down and are not simply mass-
emailing every employer you can find.)
4. Get a second (or third) opinion. Ask friends or family members to read over your
resume and cover letter for typos, as it's often difficult to see our own mistakes. If
possible, get advice from someone in the same field as your potential employer or who
has experience recruiting or hiring.
5. Apply.
 Visit the employer to fill out your application form. It's usually best to go during the
mid-morning lull (when they're not too busy, but before the day has worn them out).
Ask to speak to the hiring manager and try to hand the form to them personally: "Hi,
we spoke on the phone yesterday about the (job title) position. Here's my application.
Let me know if you need anything else!" This will give the employer a chance to see
you (so dress professionally and present yourself well) and put a face to a name.
 Send your cover letter and resume as instructed.
6. Follow up.
 If you filled out an application but the hiring manager wasn't there at the time, call
three days later, ask to speak to the manager, and confirm that the application was
received: "Hello, this is (your name). I filled out an application on (day you came in)
and I just wanted to confirm that it was received."
  If you sent a cover letter and resume by mail, call a week later to confirm their
receipt. If you sent them by e-mail, call the day after.
(http://www.wikihow.com/Apply-for-a-Job)

QUESTIONS
1. Why do you think we must write a resume first before writing an application letter? Why?
2. Do you think it is a common practice in Indonesia for a job applicant to call a company
and ask if there is a job opening there? Why do yo think so?
3. Is it better to send your application letter by post or is it better for you to hand it
personally to the company? Why?
4. Do we really need to follow up our application letter? If yes, how must we do it?

This is the end of Session 12