Resume according to; Lucker and kaczmarek (2009)

- Persuasive summary of an applicant’s qualifications for employment.

Electronic resume- importance of resume is to fold.

E-mail attachment- sent word processed point version of your resume.

TYPES OF RESUME
Chronological- List in sequential fashion highlights of work and educational background in year
by year reverse order. Recent to past.
Functional- Stresses general work skills acquired during the years without giving emphasis to
specific dates of employment.
Curriculum vitae- A blend of chronological and functional ; mainly used by persons in academic
field, law medicine and sciences.

APPLICATION LETTER- Also known as a cover letter, a document sent with your resume to
provide additional information on your skills and experience.

Types of application letter

Solicited- Written in response to an advertisement.
Unsolicited- written to prospective employer who has not advertised job openings.
Focus on;
- Major requirements
- Points that separate you from other applicants
- Focused on qualities that the employer would likely value.

COVER LETTER- Gives employer the 1st impression of an applicant.

Basic purpose according to bretag et al, (2007)
- Introduce an applicant
- Provide key information regarding your qualifiations
- To draw recruiters attention to your resume

MEMORANDUM- Generally used to communicate with people inside of an organization.

Parts;
HEADING- Date, to, from, subject (CAPITALIZED) Double spaced, colon ( : ) after each.
(make subject like clear and accurate as to the content of the memo)
BODY- Aligned with the 1st letter of heading, all flushed to the left.
ENCLOSURE NOTATION- typed 2 spaces below identification line.
IDENTIFICATION LINE- Reveals who dictated or typed the memo.

RECOMMENDATION LETTER-
Solicited: Addressed to a specific person. Answer to a reference letter.
Unsolicited: Broader in nature; contains generalities about work performances, attitudes and
potential.
REFERENCE LETTERS- written by employers to request some pertinent document or
background check.
- Broader knowledge of the prospect applicant
- Screen the applicant better
- Crosscheck information given by applicant
- Solicit recommendation from applicants previous employer

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS;
Lahiff and penrose(1987)
Categorized questions into 2 different types.

OPEN QUESTIONS- Much freedom to answer broader

CLOSED QUESTIONS- Requires 1-2 sentences to answer.

in book;
RESUME– is written document that provides a basis for judgment about your capabilities on the
job.
Types of resume
Chronological- are the most commonly use format. This is preferred by most employers. It
provides a quick snapshot of work history, with the most recent position up front.
Functional- it focuses on your skills and experience first. It emphasizes the dates which you
have worked.
Combination- Detail both of your skills and experience. Prospective job opening and tell hiring
managers a story
Targeted- Customized in detail to the prospective job you are seeking. Everything from your
objective, qualification and educational experience.