Aspects of Finding the Right Career

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Aspects of Finding the Right Career • A record of job leads • Tips and introductions from friends • Openings with former employers • Company personnel offices • College placement services • Employment ads • Internet job banks 6/3/2018

Guidelines for the Resume: • Accompany your resume with a cover letter • Keep your resume to one or two pages • Eliminate all typos and other errors • Work for “at-a-glance” appeal • Adjust your resume to your target company • Highlight major categories in your resume • Choose the resume form that suits you best • Tailor your resume to your target job • Use your resume to highlight your strengths 6/3/2018

Three Parts of a Typical Letter of Application • Clear response to a clear invitation • Reference to the attached résumé • Appeal for an interview 6/3/2018

Steps in a Follow-up Letter • Remind your reader when you mailed your résumé • Repeat your interest in a position • Express appreciation 6/3/2018

Written Communication after the Interview • Letter of thanks • Letter of acceptance • Letter of postponement • Letter of refusal 6/3/2018