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LAUNCHING A BUSINESS

JOB HUNTING

Getting a job is a very hard period in the life of most people. Companies choose an employee from hundreds of candidates according to special rules, that’s why there are special ‘typical’ factors, influencing on employer’s choice. They are: age, sex, experience, family background and marital status, personality and references.

Here are the steps you need to take to get a job:

- decide what you want to do;

- get the training or education you need;

- search for jobs;

- write a resume/CV and a cover letter;

- apply for jobs (send a resume/CV and a cover letter or fill out an application);

- go for an interview;

- provide references;

- send a thank you letter.

If you take the time to plan your career you’ll be a lot happier with the job you get and probably make more money too.

The more skills and education that you have, the better jobs you’ll be able to get and the more money you’ll make. What level of training or education that’s right for you depends on what kind of job you want.

Here are four of the best ways to search for a job (for the most success, do as many of them as you can):

- search for jobs online;

- go to a one-stop career center;

- look in the newspaper;

- networking.

JOB SEARCH LETTERS

Perhaps one of the most confusing aspects of finding a job that you’ll face is writing appropriate job search letters.

The main of them are: a cover or application letter, a resume or CV (curriculum vitae), and your letters of reference.

An application letter is also called a cover letter because it explains your purpose for sending in the other papers, that is, your hope of getting a job at the organization to which you mail your application papers. It should be short (no more than one page), follow a certain format, and contain definite information.

A resume or CV is a detailed record of personal accomplishments. It presents briefly what the person has achieved in education, job experience, special honors, publications, and includes professional activities, personal information, and even outstanding achievements in the person’s area of special interests and hobbies. All of this data should be listed in an easy-to-read form. If possible, all of the infor­mation should be on one page. The interviewer usually sees the resume before he sees the applicant. The resume gives the first impression of the applicant to the employer. It should be neat and well or­ganized. It is usually a good idea to attach the resume to the letter of application. Always send it with a cover letter; never send it alone. An applicant should bring additional copies of her resume to the interview.

JOB INTERVIEW

Getting the job you want can sometimes depend on the success of the job interview. During the interview the employer will try to find out what kind of person you are, what experience you have, and how you can fit into the job situation.

After you have got an appointment, review the information that you wrote on your application form and resume. Practice talking about your education and previous job experience both in the USA and in your native country. Be prepared to explain your skills and abilities specifically.



Go to the interview alone; don't take your friends or children with you. Plan to arrive about ten minutes before the appointment time. Wear appropriate clothing; a neat ap­pearance will make a good impression.

During the interview look directly at the interviewer and answer all of her questions as specifically as you can. Ask any questions that you have about the job, such as hours, salary, or job benefits. Write down these questions before you go to the interview. Before you leave, there should be a clear understanding about all aspects of the job.

At the close of the interview, express your thanks and be sure that the interviewer knows how to contact you if she wants to hire you.

ECONOMICS

Human wants are unlimited, but the resources necessary to satisfy those wants are limited. So, every society is faced with the identical problem, the problem of scarcity. With this in mind we can define economics as the social science that describes and analyzes choices from among scarce resources to satisfy its wants.

The development of modern economics began in the 17th century. Economists have two ways of looking at economics and the economy. One is macro approach, and the other is the micro. Macroeconomics is the study of the economy as a whole. Microeconomics is the study of individual consumers and the business firm.

The resources that go into the creation of goods and services are called the factors of production. The factors of production include natural resources, human resources, capital and entrepreneurship. The price paid for the use of land is called rent. The price paid for the use of labor is called wages. Capital is something created by people to produce other goods and services. Payment for the use of someone else's money or capital is called interest. Entrepreneurship is the managerial or organizational skills used by most firms to produce goods and services. The reward to entrepreneurs for the risks, innovative ideas and efforts that they have put into the business are profits.

In exercising the choices imposed upon people by their unlimited wants and limited resources, every society must come to grips with the fundamental economic questions:

o What goods and services are to be produced?

o How are they to be produced?

o Who will receive them?

The way in which a society goes about answering these fundamental questions is known as its economic system. Economic systems may be classified as traditional, command or market systems.

ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

There are three major kinds of economic systems: traditional, command and market.

In a society with a traditional economy nearly all economic activity is the result of ritual and custom. Individuals are not free to make decisions based on what they want or would like to have. Instead, their roles are defined. The main advantage of the traditional economy is that everyone has a role in it. The main disadvantage of the traditional economy is that it tends to discourage new ideas and even punishes people for breaking rules or doing things differently.

A command economy is one where a central authority makes most of the What, How and for Whom decisions. Economic decisions are made at the top and people are expected togo along with choices made by their leaders. The major advantage of a command system is that it can change direction drastically in a relatively short time. The major disadvantage of the command system is that it does not always meet the wants and needs of individuals.The second disadvantage of the command economy is the lack ofincentives that encourage people to work hard.

In a market economy, the questions of What, How and for Whom to produce are made by individuals and firms acting in their own best interests. A market economy has several major advantages. First, a market economy is flexible and can adjust to change over time.The second major advantage of the market economy is the freedom that exists for everyone involved. The third advantage of the market economy is the lack of significant government intervention. The final advantage of the market economy is the incredible varietyof goods and services available to consumers.

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