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Chapter 16
The Job Search
and Resume
Job campaign
steps consist of
Analyzing qualifications
and job preferences
Obtaining information
about employment
opportunities
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Additional steps
Developing resume
Writing application letter
Interviewing for job
Preparing other
employment
communication
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When analyzing
qualifications,
consider
Accomplishments
Education
Experience
Positive attributes
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Applicant should
focus on potential
contributions to
organization.
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Applicants should
Identify
strengths/weaknesses
Pinpoint interests
Clarify values
Identify appropriate careers
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Examine job
characteristics by
Researching job market
to find available jobs
Discovering job
requirements
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Self-analysis
comprises
Individual profile
Education inventory
Experience inventory
References
Job preferences
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Information for
your individual
profile should
include:
Name
Permanent Address
Telephone numbers
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Other essential
items
Temporary URL for on-
Address line resume
Fax Computer
number skills
E-mail Foreign
address languages
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Other information
to be included in
individual profile:
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Hobbies Interests
Community Public speaking
service experience
Church Organization
activities memberships
Honors and Volunteer work
awards
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Education
Schools attended
Locations
Dates
Certificates/diplomas
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Additional
education
information
Major
Minor
GPA—major and overall
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List additional
education
information that
might be of interest
to an employer.
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Experience is
Responsibilities
Accomplishments
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Responsibilities
are
Factual evidence of job
performance expressed
using action verbs
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Accomplishments
are
Achievements
Knowledge
Skills
Contributions
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References are
Individuals who know
your work well and will
to talk to employers
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Remember to
Use current or former
employers
Ask for permission
Give them copy of current
resume
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Reference contact
information should
contain
Courtesy title/Name
Position/Organization
Business address/phone
number
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To determine job
preferences,
Analyze strengths and
interests
Decide on ideal work
environment
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Obtain information
about employment
opportunities
Solicited job openings
Unsolicited job openings
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Solicited job
openings advertise
specific jobs
On web
In newspaper
In trade publications
Through placement
agencies
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Unsolicited job
openings are
unlisted and
unadvertised.
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Use network
contacts to
Gain information about
specific types of positions or
companies
Create awareness of job
seeking
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Network contacts
can also be used to
Identify referrals for job
contacts or introduction
to people who may be
helpful
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Internet
facilitates
Accessing information
for Web job search
Developing and posting
on-line resumes
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Internet also
facilities
Learning about various
companies
Discovering which
companies have openings
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A resume is a
targeted or general
Summary of
Qualifications.
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Targeted resume
features specific
qualifications for
a particular job.
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General
Description of
qualifications
Used for any job related
to career objectives
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General resume
describes
qualifications and
is used to apply
for similar jobs
related to career
objective.
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Formats for
resumes
Chronological— traditional
Functional—skills-oriented
Combination—blend of two
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Major resume
sections
Opening
Education
Experience
Activities
References
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Opening
Heading
Job/career objective
Summary of
qualifications
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Heading
Name
Address
Phone/fax number
Web address
URL of on-line resume
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Career objectives
Should be brief, clear, and
direct
Can be general or specific
Should match position
opening
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Summary of
Qualifications
Brief abstract of
qualifications
Statement or phrases
describing accomplishments
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Education
Recent graduate—education
section follows opening
Already employed—
experience section follows
opening
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Experience
Indicates record of
responsibilities and
accomplishments
Reflects personality and
personal preference
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Experience
format
Chronological
Functional
Combination
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Activities, honors,
or special skills
may be included
when applicable.
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References
Job requirements should
dictate references most
helpful to potential
employer
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What are
advantages and
disadvantages of
scannable and on-
line resumes?
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