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The document discusses various aspects of searching for employment, including what employers look for in candidates, organizing one's job search approach, tips for writing resumes and application letters, and submitting resumes both physically and online. It covers resume formatting and content, common resume problems to avoid, and cultural considerations for employment messages depending on the audience.
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- 1. Searching for Employment and Writing Employment Messages © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 -
- 2. Today’s Workplace © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Globalization Technology Workforce Diversity Information Overload Teams & Workgroups Deregulation Downsizing Shareholder Activism Mergers & Acquisitions Flexible Employment
- 3. What Today’s Employers Require © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Flexibility and Adaptability Life-Long Learning Teamwork Skills Strong Work Records
- 4. What Today’s Employers Require © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Leadership Capabilities Diversified Skills Varied Experiences Multicultural and International Awareness
- 5. What Can You Offer? Personal achievements Educational preparation Work experience Extracurricular activities Personal characteristics © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 -
- 6. What Do You Want To Do? © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Specific Compensation Type of Operation Corporate Culture Type of Occupation General Career Goals Location Nature of the Job Size of Company Facilities
- 7. Building Your Career © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Employment Portfolio Interim Assignments Workplace Skills Life-Long Learning
- 8. The Employment Search © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Build Toward Career 1 Prepare R ésumé 2 Prepare for Interview 4 Understand Interview Process 3 Take the Interview 5 Follow Up and Accept Offer 6
- 9. Employer Recruiting Practices © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Networking and Personal References Look Inside the Company Unsolicited R ésumés Newspaper Want Ads Employment Agency or Search Firm Most Preferred Least Preferred
- 10. Organizing Your Approach © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Monitor Business News Research Specific Firms Build a Network Seek Career Counseling
- 11. Three-Step Résumé Process © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Planning Analyze Investigate Adapt Writing Organize Format Compose Completing Revise Produce Proofread
- 12. Planning Your R ésumé © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Audience Purpose Purpose Audience Information Adaptation
- 13. What Employers Seek Results orientation Workplace achievements Versatility Signs of progress Standards of excellence Flexibility Communication skills © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 -
- 14. Areas of Concern Frequent job changes Gaps in work history Inexperience Being “overqualified” Long-term with one company For-cause job termination Criminal record © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 -
- 15. Organizing R ésumés © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Chronological Résumé Functional Résumé Combination Résumé
- 16. Résumé Components © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Name and Address Career Objective or Summary Employment History Activities and Achievements Academic Credentials Relevant Personal Data
- 17. Common R ésumé Problems Inappropriate length Hard to read Wordy Too slick Poorly reproduced Amateurish Boastful Dishonest Gimmicky Carelessly written © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 -
- 18. Producing Traditional R ésumés © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Clean Typeface High-Grade Paper Ample Margins Laser Printed Appropriate Length Professional Design
- 19. R ésumé Formats © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Printed ASCII-Text HTML-Coded
- 20. Producing Scannable R ésumés © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - ASCII Format Key Words Document Design Buzzwords and Jargon
- 21. Submitting Scannable R ésumés © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Postal Mail Fax Machine E-mail or Online
- 22. Submitting On-Line R ésumés © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Personal Websites Index Services ASCII Version Employment Information References Personal Information
- 23. Writing Application Letters © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Keep E-mail Short Be Specific Aim for High Quality Include Salary
- 24. Types of Application Letters © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Getting Attention Building Interest Increasing Desire Motivating Action Solicited Unsolicited
- 25. Cultural Considerations © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - The Right Style and Approach Proper Tone and Format
- 26. Other Employment Messages © Prentice Hall, 2003 Business Communication Today Chapter 17 - Job-Inquiry Letters Application Follow-Ups