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

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

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

Job Opportunities School placement offices Job search network Publications and the Internet Employment agencies Researching organizations © Tony Sanchez-Espinosa / Shutterstock Working in a temporary position is a good way to get work experience. 15.1 Job Search

Self-Assessment Tools Several Web sites provide free career self-assessment tools Questions What is the name of the self-assessment tool you used? What did you learn about your personal traits, skills, interests, or values from using this tool? school.cengage.com/bcomm/buscomm 15.1 Job Search

Preparing a Resume Reverse chronological order Functional order Parts of a resume Contact information and job objective Special qualifications Education and experience Activities, interests, and achievements References 15.2 Resume

Alternative Resumes Scannable print resumes Electronic resumes Web resumes 15.2 Resume

Truthful Resumes Important tools for marketing your skills Should include: Keywords related to the job description Accurate and truthful information 15.2 Resume

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

Application Forms Using sample 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 Preparing for a job interview Taking part in a job interview © 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 Acceptance 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 announcement Note job requirements and qualifications Note keywords to use in a resume or application letter Link your skills and experience 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