Chapter 15Getting a Job

Business Communication

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Your GoalsPersonal goalsCareer goals

215.1 Job Search

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Consider your personal goals and career goals when planning a job search.

Job QualificationsExperienceSkills and

educationPersonal traitsCareer portfolio

315.1 Job Search

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Both paid and volunteer work can help prepare you for a job.

Job OpportunitiesSchool placement

officesJob search networkPublications and the

InternetEmployment agenciesResearching

organizations

415.1 Job Search

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Working in a temporary position is a good way to get work experience.

Self-Assessment Tools

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Several Web sites provide free career self-assessment tools

Questions1.What is the name of the self-assessment tool you

used?2.What did you learn about your personal traits,

skills, interests, or values from using this tool?

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15.1 Job Search

Preparing a ResumeReverse chronological orderFunctional orderParts of a resume

Contact information and job objectiveSpecial qualificationsEducation and experienceActivities, interests, and achievements

References

615.2 Resume

Alternative ResumesScannable print resumesElectronic resumesWeb resumes

715.2 Resume

Truthful ResumesImportant tools for marketing your skillsShould include:

Keywords related to the job descriptionAccurate and truthful information

815.2 Resume

Application LetterOpening

paragraphBody

paragraphsClosing

paragraphGuidelines

915.3 Application Letter and Form

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Your application letter should capture the reader’s attention.

Application FormsUsing sample formsCompleting a form

1015.3 Application Letter and Form

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A job application form includes contact information and qualifications of an applicant.

The Job InterviewPreparing for a job

interviewTaking part in a job

interview

1115.4 Interview and Follow-Up Messages

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Make eye contact and greet the interviewer with a smile.

Follow-Up MessagesThank-you letterAcceptance or

rejection letter

1215.4 Interview and Follow-Up Messages

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A thank-you letter lets the interviewer know that you appreciate the interview.

Reading Job AnnouncementsReading skills are important for locating

and getting a job When reading a job announcement

Note job requirements and qualificationsNote keywords to use in a resume or

application letterLink your skills and experience to the job

requirements

1315.4 Interview and Follow-Up Messages

Vocabulary

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application formapplication letter career portfolioelectronic resumeinternshipjob interviewjob objective

job searchnetworkingqualificationsreferenceresumescannable resumeWeb resume