C HAPTER 15: “P REPARING J OB A PPLICATION M ATERIALS ” Sam Wick
U NDERSTANDING THE PROCESS OF PREPARING JOB APPLICATION MATERIALS
P LANNING THE JOB SEARCH
U NDERSTANDING SEVEN WAYS TO LOOK FROM A POSITION
W RITING PAPER RESUMES Appearance of the resume Content of the resume Elements of the chronological resume Identifying information Objectives or summary of qualifications Education Employment history Interest and activities References Other elements Elements of the skills resume
W RITING ELECTRONIC RESUMES Content of the electronic resume Format of the electronic resume
W RITING JOB APPLICATION LETTERS The concepts of selectivity and development Elements of the job application letter The introductory paragraph The education paragraph The employment paragraph The concluding paragraph
P REPARING FOR A JOB INTERVIEW
W RITING FOLLOW UP LETTERS AFTER AN INTERVIEW
C REATING ELECTRONIC PORTOLIOS