Bussiness Comm ch15

assess interest and qualifications

do i want to work for someone else or be my own boss would i rather work for a large or small company

what technology skills can i offer do i speak, write, or understand another language

b/c new technologies can spring up overnight, employers try to hire people into jobs with focused descriptions

with a small company

will spend an average of 6.6 years at any one job

visit campus career center interview someone in your chosen profession join a profession organization in your field

many listings on job boards are outdated so the best place to find a job online is specific corporate websites

networking

accounts for as many as 75% of all positions available at any given time

lists work history job by job but in reverse order, starting with the most recent position recruiters favor this b/c it quickly reveals education and experience

candidates who have experience in their field those who show steady career growth

focuses on candidates skills groups skills and accomplishments in special categories

those who have changed jobs frequently those who have gaps in employment record Recent graduates with little or no experience Older job seekers who don’t want to appear overqualified

to win an interview

candidates name contact info job objective education

emphasize skills and achievements aimed at a particular job or company

begin your resume with your name, address, and phone number

makes your resume easier to read

name and location of schools dates of attendance major fields of study degrees received

yes, as long as you cearly show that your GPA is in the major only

include a list of all college courses taken

only include jobs you think will help you win the targeted position

reconciled general ledger accounts daily with 100% accuracy

hobbies or interest they may catch employers attention or serve as conversation starters

do not include personal or character references

tradition print based scannable plain text resume

put your name on the very first lane

ASCII resume

collection of digitized materials give a snapshot of the candidates performance, talents, and accomplishments

takes up valuable space

few companies check them before interview

prepare a separate list to bring to the the interview

making them sound to generic

john grant of your legal department suggested that i apply for the finance manager position that is currently vacant

use more persuasive opening show how your talents will benefit the company to convince readers you can do something for them

may convince them to read on

promote the candidates qualifications

take the time to prepare a professional cover letter

yes

no

no

yes

false

no

yes

no

no

if unsolicited use indirect if solicited use the direct approach

appears near the top of a resume should include 3 to 8 bulleted statements that prove you are the ideal candidate for the position

describe work experience forcefully and persuasively Ex: designed, calculated, managed

resume that can be read by automated applicant tracking software

keywords

electronic version suitable for emailing or pasting into online resume bank

include easily recognized abbreviations incorporate words from advertisement or job description include specific keywords that describe skills, traits, tasks, and job titles

misrepresent a job title to make it sound more important extending employment dates making your job duties sound more impressive and responsible than they were