Chapter 12 Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Employment
Communication
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2 Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Employment Communication
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3 Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Employment Communication
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4 Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Formatting Your Rsum Simple
fonts and design features Clear dates in reverse chronologic al
order Easy-to- scan headings and bullets Lots of white space Rsum |
Cover Letter | Interview | Follow-Up | Etiquette
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5 Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Formatting Your Rsum (contd)
100% accurate Clear descriptions with action verbs Rsum | Cover
Letter | Interview | Follow-Up | Etiquette
7 Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Tips for Including Work
Experience Rsum | Cover Letter | Interview | Follow-Up |
Etiquette
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Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Edit for More Concise Bullets
Rsum | Cover Letter | Interview | Follow-Up | Etiquette
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Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Rsum Supplements What are the
advantages of these supplements to the traditional rsum? Rsum |
Cover Letter | Interview | Follow-Up | Etiquette
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10 Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Employment
Communication
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11 Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning The Purpose of a Cover
Letter or Email Rsum | Cover Letter | Interview | Follow-Up |
Etiquette
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Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning What to Include in a Cover
Letter or Email Use the standard letter format Keep the opening
short Explain your interest in the job Rsum | Cover Letter |
Interview | Follow-Up | Etiquette
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Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning What to Include in a Cover
Letter or Email (contd) Politely ask for an interview Use a
standard closing Expand on relevant experience Rsum | Cover Letter
| Interview | Follow-Up | Etiquette
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14 Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning How to Find Networking
Contacts Expand your job search by meeting with people Rsum | Cover
Letter | Interview | Follow-Up | Etiquette CHRIS RYAN/JUPITER
IMAGES
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15 Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Employment
Communication
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16 Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Types of Interview Questions
Rsum | Cover Letter | Interview | Follow-Up | Etiquette
18 Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning STAR Behavioral Interview
Response Rsum | Cover Letter | Interview | Follow-Up |
Etiquette
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Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Video and Phone Interviews Rsum
| Cover Letter | Interview | Follow-Up | Etiquette BERNHARD
LANGCUTURA/CORBISRF
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Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Prepare Your Own Questions How
would you describe a typical day on the job? What opportunities
exist for ongoing training and development? Why did you choose to
work here, and what keeps you here? What is the first problem the
person you hire must attend to? What makes someone successful in
this position? What are the organizations plans for the future?
What do you see as the biggest opportunities and challenges for
this division/company? Rsum | Cover Letter | Interview | Follow-Up
| Etiquette
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21 Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Dress for Success Choose a
well-tailored, clean, conservative outfit for the interview Rsum |
Cover Letter | Interview | Follow-Up | Etiquette YURI
ARCURS/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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22 Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Employment
Communication
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23 Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Possible Communication
Breakdowns Has this happened to you? What can you do about it? Rsum
| Cover Letter | Interview | Follow-Up | Etiquette
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Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Voice Mail Messages During the
Selection Process Consider calling a week or so after you send your
rsum Listen to example Respond to a request for an interview Listen
to example How would you respond? Rsum | Cover Letter | Interview |
Follow-Up | Etiquette
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Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Following Up After an Interview
Rsum | Cover Letter | Interview | Follow-Up | Etiquette
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26 Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Employment
Communication
28 Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Managing Your Online
Reputation Google yourself Avoid posting questionable content
Manage your privacy settings Post positive content that shows your
strengths Rsum | Cover Letter | Interview | Follow-Up | Etiquette
PETER SCHOLEY/ALAMY
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Copyright 2015 Cengage Learning Working in an Office Rsum |
Cover Letter | Interview | Follow-Up | Etiquette