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    16

    Chapter 16
    The Job Search
    and Resume
    Job campaign
    steps consist of
     Analyzing qualifications
    and job preferences
     Obtaining information
    about employment
    opportunities
    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 2
    Additional steps
     Developing resume
     Writing application letter
     Interviewing for job
     Preparing other
    employment
    communication
    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 3
    When analyzing
    qualifications,
    consider
     Accomplishments
     Education
     Experience
     Positive attributes

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 4


    Applicant should
    focus on potential
    contributions to
    organization.

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 5


    Applicants should
     Identify
    strengths/weaknesses
     Pinpoint interests
     Clarify values
     Identify appropriate careers

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 6


    Examine job
    characteristics by

     Researching job market


    to find available jobs
     Discovering job
    requirements

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 7


    Self-analysis
    comprises
     Individual profile
     Education inventory
     Experience inventory
     References
     Job preferences

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 8


    Information for
    your individual
    profile should
    include:
     Name
     Permanent Address
     Telephone numbers

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 9


    Other essential
    items
    Temporary URL for on-
    Address line resume
    Fax Computer
    number skills
    E-mail Foreign
    address languages
    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 10
    Other information
    to be included in
    individual profile:

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 11


    Hobbies Interests

    Community Public speaking


    service experience
    Church Organization
    activities memberships
    Honors and Volunteer work
    awards
    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 12
    Education

     Schools attended
     Locations
     Dates
     Certificates/diplomas

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 13


    Additional
    education
    information
     Major
     Minor
     GPA—major and overall

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 14


    List additional
    education
    information that
    might be of interest
    to an employer.

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 15


    Experience is

     Responsibilities
     Accomplishments

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 16


    Responsibilities
    are

     Factual evidence of job


    performance expressed
    using action verbs

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 17


    Accomplishments
    are
     Achievements
     Knowledge
     Skills
     Contributions

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 18


    References are

     Individuals who know


    your work well and will
    to talk to employers

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 19


    Remember to
     Use current or former
    employers
     Ask for permission
     Give them copy of current
    resume

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 20


    Reference contact
    information should
    contain
     Courtesy title/Name
     Position/Organization
     Business address/phone
    number
    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 21
    To determine job
    preferences,
     Analyze strengths and
    interests
     Decide on ideal work
    environment

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 22


    Obtain information
    about employment
    opportunities

     Solicited job openings


     Unsolicited job openings

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 23


    Solicited job
    openings advertise
    specific jobs
     On web
     In newspaper
     In trade publications
     Through placement
    agencies
    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 24
    Unsolicited job
    openings are
    unlisted and
    unadvertised.

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 25


    Use network
    contacts to
     Gain information about
    specific types of positions or
    companies
     Create awareness of job
    seeking

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 26


    Network contacts
    can also be used to

     Identify referrals for job


    contacts or introduction
    to people who may be
    helpful

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 27


    Internet
    facilitates
     Accessing information
    for Web job search
     Developing and posting
    on-line resumes

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 28


    Internet also
    facilities
     Learning about various
    companies
     Discovering which
    companies have openings

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 29


    A resume is a
    targeted or general
    Summary of
    Qualifications.

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 30


    Targeted resume
    features specific
    qualifications for
    a particular job.

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 31


    General

     Description of
    qualifications
     Used for any job related
    to career objectives

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 32


    General resume
    describes
    qualifications and
    is used to apply
    for similar jobs
    related to career
    objective.
    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 33
    Formats for
    resumes

     Chronological— traditional
     Functional—skills-oriented
     Combination—blend of two

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 34


    Major resume
    sections
     Opening
     Education
     Experience
     Activities
     References

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 35


    Opening

     Heading
     Job/career objective
     Summary of
    qualifications

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 36


    Heading
     Name
     Address
     Phone/fax number
     Web address
     URL of on-line resume
    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 37
    Career objectives
     Should be brief, clear, and
    direct
     Can be general or specific
     Should match position
    opening

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 38


    Summary of
    Qualifications

     Brief abstract of
    qualifications
     Statement or phrases
    describing accomplishments

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 39


    Education
     Recent graduate—education
    section follows opening
     Already employed—
    experience section follows
    opening

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 40


    Experience
     Indicates record of
    responsibilities and
    accomplishments
     Reflects personality and
    personal preference

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 41


    Experience
    format

     Chronological
     Functional
     Combination

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 42


    Activities, honors,
    or special skills
    may be included
    when applicable.

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 43


    References

     Job requirements should


    dictate references most
    helpful to potential
    employer

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 44


    What are
    advantages and
    disadvantages of
    scannable and on-
    line resumes?

    Chapter 16 Krizan Business Communication ©2005 45

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