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Job Search
Week 5, Part 1
Reminder
1. Slideshare.net/janegriffith
Today
1. Grammar quiz preparation2. Job search: the resume3. Job search: the coverletter4. Grammar quiz
Date Changes
Coverletter/resume peer edit: Mon., Feb. 8
Due date of coverletter/resume: Wed., Feb. 10
Proofreading quiz #1: Wed., Feb. 17
Grammar Quiz
Next class On:
Comma splices 3Cs (Constructive, courteous, clear and
concise)
Grammar Quiz Review Constructive
You are not eligible for our credit card because you have not yet graduated.
Courteous Thank you for agreeing last month to attend our board
meeting today to hear how your company can support us in the good work that we do in the community.
Clear and concise It is advised that the meter reading should be recorded
hourly by your technician.
Comma Splices
Identify the subject and verb in each sentence:
The youth left the housing complex earlier last year.
The student was off drugs for 6 months.Her biological mother lives on the Island.Luckily, Michael has found work close to
his child’s school.
Comma Splices and Run-ons Comma splices and Run-ons Same problem: two independent clauses
fused together improperly
Comma splice:Subject verb, subject verb
I love ice cream, I love chocolateRun on:Subject verb subject verb
I love ice cream I love chocolate
Comma Splices
Two independent clauses cannot be fused together on their own.
Comma Splices
Comma Splice: When a comma is doing the work of period. Comma is too weak to take this role Comma = weak Period = strong
How to Fix a comma splice/run-on1. Stronger punctuation2. Use a coordinating conjunction3. Make one phrase dependent
Comma Splice Practice
The door in the office needs to be locked, this will prevent break-ins.
My client has a job, however it does not pay well.
The child is in distress, therefore she must receive counselling.
Comma Splice Practice
The door in the office needs to be locked, this will prevent break-ins.
The door in the office needs to be locked; this will prevent break-ins.
The door in the office needs to be locked, and this will prevent break-ins.
If we lock the doors we will prevent break-ins.
My client has a job, however it does not pay well.
The child is in distress, therefore she must receive counselling.
Job Search Introduction
Job posting Coverletter Resume
Education
Present to past Only put date ranges if in the middle
(different than textbook) Do not include elementary Do not include incomplete courses
Resumes
Two styles Functional (153) Chronological (140)
What do you notice about these two style? Which will you use?
Job Duties
Page 140 (exercise)
Be Specific
Worked on newspaper design Working on a weekly newspaper,
assisted programmers in design of a program to translate computer generated ads into full-page compositions by advising them on how typesetting works.
Action Verbs
designed, developed, demonstrated, received, achieved, trained, coached, facilitated, taught, advised, resolved, reorganized, assisted, identified, tested, reported, diagnosed, machined, created, collaborated, completed, coordinated, troubleshot, documented, wrote, provided, handled, acted as chair, umpired.
Accomplishments SKILL + CONTEXT/SITUATION = ACCOMPLISHMENT
SKILLS: Can use Microsoft Office CONTEXT: English 170 ACCOMPLISHMENT: Used Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to write and illustrate User Manual, illustrated reports, and
workplace documents in Technical Communications course at Camosun College.
Accomplishments
Able to work in groups
Excellent written and oral communication
Good at problem solving
Patient and empathetic
SKILL + CONTEXT/SITUATION = ACCOMPLISHMENT
Tips
Use lists to present information concisely, and check them for parallelism.
Proofread fastidiously, use a spell-check and grammar check, and get a peer edit. A résumé must be letter perfect.
Coverletters
Persuasive Sales Letter AIDA
Attention Interest Desire Action
Attention
First paragraph: very short (around 2 sentences)
Focus attention in subject line as well (list job name or “competition number”)
Mention name of job, how you heard of it, and in just a few words why you are perfect for the job.
Attention
Dear K.T. Williams,
Subject: Parkland Secondary Youth Liaison Position
I am pleased to apply for the position of youth liaison at Parkland Secondary School, which I learned about in last week’s Times Colonist advertisement. My education and experience make me an excellent candidate for this position.
Attention
Subject: Application for Position of Regional Manager of Retailing with X-Treem Games
Please consider my application for the position of Regional Manager of Retailing with X-Treem Games, advertised in the June 2004 issue of Vancouver Island Jobpostings. My education in Computer Engineering Technology at Camosun College has provided me with the computing knowledge that you describe in your idea applicant.
2 Body Paragraphs: Interest/Desire“What evidence can you give me to prove you
have the skills you say you have?” “Do you have any experience?” “How recent is your training?” “What degree of success have you had in other
work experiences?” “Can you work effectively in the type of work
environment we have in this company?” “How are you different from the other applicants?”“What gives you the edge?”
Job Posting
http://www.employment.gov.bc.ca/index.php?view_posting=046567
Cater it!
Interest/Desire
Paragraph 1: 2 sentences, basic attention-grabber
Paragraph 2: Concrete references to resume and job posting
Paragraph 3: Why you specifically want to work at this place (again, mention resume and job posting)
Paragraph 4: Specific contact information
Action
Last paragraph Be brief Request an interview Restate contact information Specify when/how best you can be
reached
Letter Format
Just like direct letter practiced earlier (address, opening, closing, etc)
One letter maximum No margin for errors
Exercise: Stations
7 Stations