CCR Exam Review

Cover Letter Tip #1 Don’t waste words. Say what you need to say and then end it.

Cover Letter Tip #2 Make sure you send it to the person making the decision. Spell their name correctly.

Cover Letter Tip #3 Begin your 1st paragraph with a statement of what you want. “I am writing to express my interest in the position of cashier at Quik-Trip.”

Cover Letter Tip #4 Absolutely no more than one page. Leave lots of white space on the page.

Cover Letter Tip #5 No typos Correct grammar and spelling Complete sentences No slang

Cover Letter Tip #6 Don’t exaggerate Honesty will get you farther in the long run.

Cover Letter Tip #7 Go through the letter several times. Have someone else proofread it for you.

Cover Letter Tip #8 Finish by asking for something. “May I have an appointment to discuss this position further?” “I look forward to meeting with you in person to learn more about this opportunity.”

The six parts of a cover letter 1.Your address and date Make sure you reader has what they need to contact you by mail and/or telephone.

The six parts of a cover letter 2. Specific address and greeting Address the letter to a specific person. This should include, “Dear Mr./Ms./Mrs.”

The six parts of a cover letter 3. Purpose of letter Clearly tell the employer why you are writing the letter. Identify the position and how you learned of it.

The six parts of a cover letter 4. Description of background Describe your background in paragraph two. Mention one or two qualifications. Explain why you are interested in this position. Refer the reader to the enclosed résumé.

Description of Background

The six parts of a cover letter 5. Request an interview In paragraph three, ask for an interview. Thank the reader.

The six parts of a cover letter 6. Closing Close the letter with, “Sincerely,” and your name. Leave about four lines empty between “sincerely” and your name so that you can sign the letter.

Parts of a Resume Personal Information: Contact Info (address, phone number, ) Personal statement: purpose/what you want to accomplish Summary of Qualifications: most pertinent experience and qualifications that is customized for the position in which you are applying. Education: high school, college, professional degrees (can include GPA if 3.0 or higher)

Parts of a Resume Experience: companies that you have worked with and descriptions Accomplishments: what you have achieved Skills: what you do well that will benefit the company Interests: what you enjoy doing References: people that will speak highly of you

Interview: Answers will vary Before: research the company and be prepared During: be positive, provide as much detail as possible, refrain from nervous mechanisms After: Thank the interviewer for his/her time and send a thank-you note

When to Use Professional Etiquette Communications with: Teachers or professors Colleges Businesses or organizations Employers Anyone you wish to be taken seriously by

Traditional Business Letter Includes a greeting and a closing (Dear & Sincerely) Correct business letter formatting Professional tone Proper grammar Spell checked

To, Cc, and Bcc Send “To” anyone you would like a response from “Cc” anyone you wish to inform, but you don’t want a response “Bcc” when you don’t want others to see who else you sent your to

How to quit your job with class 1.Handle it tactfully Be professional Be respectful Don’t burn bridges

How to quit your job with class 2. Be sure you really want to quit. Have you tried everything you can to find a way to stay? Have you asked for a raise, or a change of working conditions? Are you prepared to survive without pay until your next job starts?

How to quit your job with class 3. Put it in writing Write a letter. Keep it short, to the point, and positive. Hand-deliver or it.

How to quit your job with class 4. Do it in person Explain why you are resigning. Thank your boss for the job you are leaving. Keep it positive. Hand the resignation letter to your boss at the end.

How to quit your job with class 5. Finish Strong Finish up all your projects. Work hard until the end. It is considered professional courtesy to offer two weeks notice when quitting (but this is not legally required)

How to quit your job with class 6. Be prepared for a counter-offer If you are a valuable employee, your boss may try to get you to stay. Should you take it? 90% of the time, someone who is talked into staying quits within a year, anyway.

Parts of a Check Fill out the parts of a check

Digital Citizenship Digital Citizenship: navigating the digital world, safely, responsibly and ethically.

Fair Use: the ability to use a small amount of someone’s creative work without permission, but only in certain ways

Commercial Purposes a use in connection with a business, usually for profit

Copyright a law that protects a creator’s ownership of and control over the work he or she creates, requiring other people to get the creator’s permission before they copy, share, or perform that work

Creative Commons a kind of copyright that makes it easy for people to copy, share, and build on someone’s creative work – as long as they give the creator credit for it

Public Domain creative work that’s not protected by copyright and is therefore free for one to use however one wants

Digital Footprint describe the trail, traces or "footprints" that people leave online.