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Announcements: Chapter 15: Preparing Job-Application Material Planning The Job Search

The document provides guidance on creating job application materials like resumes, cover letters, and preparing for interviews. It discusses the key components of chronological and skills-based resumes, such as contact information, objective, education, experience, and formatting considerations. Sample interview questions are listed covering topics like goals, strengths, weaknesses, leadership, and accomplishments. Follow-up letters after an interview like appreciation, acceptance, and rejection are also mentioned. Electronic portfolios with resumes and other supporting documents are highlighted as another application tool.

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Announcements: Chapter 15: Preparing Job-Application Material Planning The Job Search

The document provides guidance on creating job application materials like resumes, cover letters, and preparing for interviews. It discusses the key components of chronological and skills-based resumes, such as contact information, objective, education, experience, and formatting considerations. Sample interview questions are listed covering topics like goals, strengths, weaknesses, leadership, and accomplishments. Follow-up letters after an interview like appreciation, acceptance, and rejection are also mentioned. Electronic portfolios with resumes and other supporting documents are highlighted as another application tool.

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Announcements
Roll. Hand in your Loan Request Letters. Hand in your Quiz 2. Make sure you pick up your graded Job Ads, Strategy Memos, and Quiz 1. We are covering Chapters 15 and 7 (over job application materials today).

Chapter 15: Preparing Job-Application Material Planning the Job Search


Preparing job application materials takes weeks and months. Do a self inventory -What are your strengths/weaknesses? -What subjects do you like? -What kind of organization are you interested in? -What are your geographical preferences?

Appearance of a Resume
One inch Margins on all sides Use clear type Make sure your page has a balanced appearance Clear organization -use adequate white space -indent the 2nd and subsequent lines of any item a few spaces (see TC 396 and 398 for an example)

Content of a Resume
Provide clear, specific info without generalizations or selfcongratulation. Must be completely free of errors. 1 page resume = less than 10 years experience. 2 page resume = more than 10 yrs experience or more advanced position.

Chronological Resume
Contact information - name, address (local and permanent), telephone, e-mail Objective - make it applicable to the job - be specific Education - the degree (B.A. in English, minor in Spanish) -name of university/location - expected graduation date Relevant coursework - do not include high school unless experience is relevant to the job See samples on pages 408 and 410 of TC Employment Experience - list in backwards chronological order Other - Computer skills (if applicable for the job) - Honors/activities - Languages - References *include only if you have room

Employment Experience
Consider grouping non professional positions 402-404 Tie experience to the job youre applying for If you contributed to your tuition or expenses (50%+), state so on your resume. If you have gaps in employment history explain in your job letter.

Skills Resume
Same as chronological except - contains skills and abilities section at top - work experience will not include job descriptions -See sample on page pg 411 of TC

Electronic Resume
Not exactly the same as print resume - focus on nouns rather than verbs Add keywords - make keywords relevant to the position - think about what keywords you would search for if you were hiring for this position One column of text aligned on the left Use a sans serif font (such as Arial) See sample on page 416 of TC

Elaborating on Your Education


List your GPA (3.0 or above) -list your average in the courses in your major if it is more impressive Create a list of courses relevant to the job you are applying for -provide course title: Literature of the Gilded Age rather than Engl 489 Describe any special projects you have worked on List honor and awards you have received

Read: Excerpts from Bad Resumes Handout on Resume Lies Sample of an Ineffective Resume Resume Advice from CareerBuilder.com Activity 1: Critiquing a Resume Application Letter
Selectivity and Development -Select 2 or 3 points of special interest to the employer Introductory Paragraph - how you found out about the job - name the open position - why you are applying for the job - forecast what the rest of the letter will contain Education Paragraph - should be first if your education is stronger - use details Employment Paragraph - should be first if your employment background is stronger - use details - focus on one aspect Concluding Paragraph - Reference to your resume - request an interview - include both phone number and e-mail address - also include best time to reach you

4 Most of all, focus on how you can help the company rather than on how the company can help you.

Read: Excerpts from Poor Cover Letters Read: Samples of Job Application Letters Preparation for a Job Interview
Study job interviews. Study the organization. Think about what you can offer. Study lists of interview questions. Compile a list of questions to ask. Rehearse the interview.
What specific goals other than those related to your occupation, have you established for yourself for the next ten years? How well do you work with people? Do you prefer working alone or in teams? How would you evaluate your ability to deal with conflict? How would a good friend describe you? Have you ever had difficulty with a supervisor? How did you resolve the conflict? What do you see yourself doing five years from now? Ten years from now? Whats the most recent book youve read? What qualities should a successful manager possess? Do you consider yourself a leader? What are the attributes of a good leader? Describe the most rewarding experience of your career thus far. If you were hiring a job-seeker for this position, what qualities would you look for? Describe a time in which you were a self starter. Why did you decide to seek a position in this company? What can you tell us about our company? What interests you about our products? What do you know about our competitors? What two or three things are most important to you in your job? What have you learned from your mistakes? What is your biggest flaw? What have you accomplished that shows your initiative and willingness to work?

Sample Interview Questions


Taken from: http://www.quintcareers.com/interview_questions.html

Follow-up Letters after an Interview


Letter Letter Letter Letter of appreciation accepting a job offer rejecting a job offer acknowledging a rejection

5 Creating Electronic Portfolios


Resume Letters of recommendation Transcripts and professional certifications Reports, papers, Web sites, oral presentations, and other documents you have created as a student or employee.

Evaluation Sheet for Job Portfolio

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