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Chapter 16The Job Search
and Resume
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How can you begin your job campaign?
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To learn more about yourself, completeInterest inventory
assessmentsCareer decision-making
assessments
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What can you discover from these assessments?
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These assessments will help you obtain a clearer picture of your qualifications and career preferences.
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Distinguish between solicited and unsolicited positions.
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Solicited position
Specific job for which employers are seeking applicants
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Unsolicited position
Job that is available but is unlisted or unadvertised
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What information should you normally omit from your resume?
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HeightWeightMarital
status
Birth date Number of
childrenReligious
affiliation
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Why is your resume vital to your job campaign?
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Your resume emphasizes your strengths and accomplishments for the position or career field.
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What is meant by the phrase “scanning a resume”?
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This means changing hard copies to an electronic database for storage and processing.
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What should be included on a Summary of Qualifications?
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Accomplishments and Qualifications related to the position.
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When would you include high school information in your resume?
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Developed a job-related skill
Want to return to area
High school information should be included if you
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Explain the term “keywords” with reference to resume preparation.
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Keywords are generally nouns that describe you and are used widely in the career field.
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Where should “keywords” be used in your resume?
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When preparing a scannable resume, use “keywords” in
Summary of Qualifications
Experience
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How should business references be chosen?
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Individuals who know you and will give a positive recommendation, including former employers.
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Where is the reference section located?
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References are placed on different page, separate from the resume.