Chapter 16 The Job Search and Resume 16
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©20052 How can you begin your job campaign?
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©20053 To learn more about yourself, complete Interest inventory assessments Career decision-making assessments
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©20054 What can you discover from these assessments?
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©20055 These assessments will help you obtain a clearer picture of your qualifications and career preferences.
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©20056 Distinguish between solicited and unsolicited positions.
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©20057 Solicited position Specific job for which employers are seeking applicants
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©20058 Unsolicited position Job that is available but is unlisted or unadvertised
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©20059 What information should you normally omit from your resume?
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication © Height Weight Marital status Birth date Number of children Religious affiliation
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication © Why is your resume vital to your job campaign?
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication © Your resume emphasizes your strengths and accomplishments for the position or career field.
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication © What is meant by the phrase “scanning a resume”?
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication © This means changing hard copies to an electronic database for storage and processing.
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication © What should be included on a Summary of Qualifications?
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication © Accomplishments and Qualifications related to the position.
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication © When would you include high school information in your resume?
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication © Developed a job-related skill Want to return to area High school information should be included if you
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication © Explain the term “keywords” with reference to resume preparation.
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication © Keywords are generally nouns that describe you and are used widely in the career field.
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication © Where should “keywords” be used in your resume?
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication © When preparing a scannable resume, use “keywords” in Summary of Qualifications Experience
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication © How should business references be chosen?
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication © Individuals who know you and will give a positive recommendation, including former employers.
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication © Where is the reference section located?
Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication © References are placed on different page, separate from the resume.