Business Communication Chapter 15 Getting a Job Copyright 2010 South-Western Cengage Learning

Your Goals Personal goals ______ goals © Blend Images / Jupiter Images Consider your personal goals and career goals when planning a job search. 15.1 Job Search

Job Qualifications ________ Skills and education _____ traits Career ________ © Brand X Pictures / Jupiter Images Both paid and volunteer work can help prepare you for a job. 15.1 Job Search

Job Opportunities School _______offices ___search network Publications and the ______ __________agencies Researching __________ © Tony Sanchez-Espinosa / Shutterstock Working in a temporary position is a good way to get work experience. 15.1 Job Search

Preparing a Resume ________ chronological order _________ order Parts of a resume _____information and job objective Special qualifications Education and ________ Activities, interests, and achievements ___________ 15.2 Resume

Alternative Resumes ______print resumes Electronic resumes

Truthful Resumes Important tools for marketing your skills Should include: ________related to the job description Accurate and _________information 15.2 Resume

SMART Goals Strategic _________ Attainable __________ Time Bound Example: I will improve my student survey scores by 10% in the next six weeks.

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Application Letter _______paragraph Body paragraphs Closing paragraph __________ © Photodisc / Getty Images Your application letter should capture the reader’s attention. 15.3 Application Letter and Form

Application Forms Using ______forms Completing a form © khz / Shutterstock A job application form includes contact information and qualifications of an applicant. 15.3 Application Letter and Form

The Job Interview _______ for a job interview Taking part in a job ________ © Stockbyte / Getty Images Make eye contact and greet the interviewer with a smile. 15.4 Interview and Follow-Up Messages

Follow-Up Messages Thank-you letter _______ or rejection letter © Blend Images / Jupiter Images A thank-you letter lets the interviewer know that you appreciate the interview. 15.4 Interview and Follow-Up Messages

Reading Job Announcements Reading skills are important for locating and getting a job When reading a job _________ Note job requirements and qualifications Note ________ to use in a resume or application letter Link your skills and _________to the job requirements 15.4 Interview and Follow-Up Messages

Vocabulary application form application letter career portfolio electronic resume internship job interview job objective job search networking qualifications reference resume scannable resume Web resume