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    Chapter 12

    Written Communications in
    Job Hunting
    Presentation Overview
     Letters in the job search process

     Resume writing

     Resume tips

     Resume vs. vita

     References/recommendation letters

     Transcripts & co-curricular transcripts

     Record keeping

     CIP perspective
    Letters in the Job Search Process

     Letter of inquiry

     Cover letter—
     Broadcast vs. Targeted approach

     What’s the difference?

     See sample outline in Figure 12.2

     Tips on preparing effective cover letters

     Letters in the electronic age


    Cover Letter
    1st paragraph – Opening
     Reason for writing
     Name of position, career area
     How you heard of the opening

    2nd paragraph – Body


     Mention related experience/qualifications
     Slant to employing organization
     Why interested in organized, position, location
     Refer reader to any enclosed materials
    Cover Letter
    3rd paragraph – Closing
     Request opportunity to visit employer, suggesting possible
    date/time
     Indicate when you might follow up
     Thank reader for considering your application

    Sincerely,

    Include signature

    Type Full Name


    Letters in the Job Search
    Process
     Interview appreciation letter

     Letter of acknowledgement

     Letter of acceptance

     Job offer rejection letter


    Purpose of a Resume
     Self-marketing tool

     Highlights one’s relevant education,


    experience, and related qualifications

     Designed to get employer’s attention & obtain


    an interview

     Provide employers a picture of what value you


    would bring to the organization
    Resume Styles

    Length

    Generally, 1 page for college graduates


    Longer for persons with advanced degrees

    Format
    Choose categories appropriate to job target
    Order categories from most to least relevant
    Use consistent format
    Alternative Resumes

    Posting resumes online


     Use of key words
     Assume that anyone will be able to see it

    Scannable resumes

     Use simpler format & common headings


     Emphasis on specific skills & wording
    relevant to employer/position
     Avoid colored paper, folding, staples
    Organizing a Resume

     Chronological vs. functional

     What’s the difference?

     Advantages & disadvantages of each

     May use a combination of the two


    Resume Categories

     Identification

     Career Objective

     Education/Training

     Experience

     Other Categories
    Identification

    NAME
    Address
    Street or P.O. Box
    City, State, Zip
    Phone number(s)
    E-mail address
    Career Objectives
     Opinions vary on whether to include

     Needs to focus on types of job targets being sought

     Can emphasize career areas, position titles,


    type of organization, functional skills, specific
    population

     Avoid vague objectives that communicate no


    useful information to employers
    Career Objective Examples

     Position Title
     To obtain a copy editor position at a publishing firm

     Type of Organization
     Seeking a data analytics position in a

    sports media organization

     Functional Area/Population
     To obtain a human services position working
    with the elderly
    Career Objective Tips
     Use your self-knowledge in formulating career objectives

     Review occupational and employer information for ideas

     Examine sample objectives in resume guides or


    in your campus career center

     Consider using the cover letter as a place to state


    your specific objective

     Recognize importance of being able to clearly


    state your job search goal(s)
    Education
     Begin with highest level of training

     Name/Date of Degree

     Name/Location of Institution

     Major(s)/Minor(s)

     Overall GPA/Major GPA

     Relevant coursework

     Academic Honors (can also be a separate section)


    Experience
     Can include:
     Paid/non-paid

     Part-time/full-time

     Internships

     Volunteer/community service

     Military

    Other category names:


     Related or Additional Experience
    Experience
     What to Include:
    Position title

    Name of organization

    Organization’s location (city, state)

    Dates

    Duties/skills used/responsibilities

    Accomplishments/results
    Sample Positive Action Words

     Advised  Edited
     Arranged  Established
     Built  Organized
     Compiled  Planned
     Demonstrated
     Supervised
     Designed
     Trained

    See complete list in Table 12.1 in text


    Positive Action Word Examples
    Sales Representative
    Initiated and completed all services for new customers,

    as well as handled all billing problems and service change


    orders.
    Teaching Assistant
    Served as peer educator in class of 110 students; helped
    design and implement lesson plans; assisted with grading
    assignments
    Personal Data
    Generally omitted from resume, including

     Birthdate

     Marital status

     Physical characteristics

     Religion

    Beware of including any information that could be used


    by cyberthieves
    Reproducing Your Resume
     Use word processing software to
    produce a high-quality original

     What are the pros and cons of templates?

     Use high quality printer and paper in


    making copies
    Resume Tips
    1) Be brief, clear, concise

    2) Be consistent in formatting,
    use an easy-to-read layout

    3) Be positive & honest

    4) Be careful—proof for errors

    5) Be neat—quality of resume
    reflects on you!
    Resume Don’t’s

     State salary requirements

     Give reasons for leaving employers

     Limit geographic range

     Expound on philosophy or values

     Offer any negative information


    Resume vs. Vita
     Most college graduates use brief resumes, 1-2 pages long

     Vita is more complete record of academic &


    professional accomplishments

     Graduate schools & overseas employers may


    request a vita

     Vita categories focus on areas of accomplishment


    valued by academic institutions

     Clarify what format employers or graduate


    schools are requesting from you
    References and Letters of
    Recommendation
     3 to 4 individuals who can speak to employers
    about your qualifications
     Who are the best individuals to use?
     Most important: ask references if they are
    willing to do this before you share their names
     List names/contact information on separate
    sheet
    See sample reference page figure 12.5
    Transcripts and Co-Curricular
    Transcripts
     Research suggests that employers often review
    transcripts
     Co-curricular transcripts (activities outside the
    classroom)—not as frequently requested by
    employers
     Co-curricular transcript information can be
    included on resume
     Key: Connect academic experience to positions
    you seek!
    Record Keeping in the Job
    Campaign
     Examples may include:
    Job search correspondence

    List of contacts & referrals

    Notes from conversations

    Copies of job announcements

    Employer literature

    Interview travel arrangements & receipts

     Records may be paper, electronic, or both


    CIP Perspective
    Self-Knowledge
     Use resume and cover letter to communicate
    your values, interests, & skills

    Option Knowledge
     Know what is available & how your
    qualifications match those positions

    Decision Making
     Targeting employers, following through with
    each CASVE cycle phase

    Executive Processing
     Think positively about what you have to offer

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