1. Aspects of Finding the Right Career
• A record of job leads
• Tips and introductions from friends
• Openings with former employers
• Company personnel offices
• College placement services
• Employment ads
• Internet job banks
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2. Guidelines for the Resume:
• Accompany your resume with a cover letter
• Keep your resume to one or two pages
• Eliminate all typos and other errors
• Work for “at-a-glance” appeal
• Adjust your resume to your target company
• Highlight major categories in your resume
• Choose the resume form that suits you best
• Tailor your resume to your target job
• Use your resume to highlight your strengths
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3. Three Parts of a Typical Letter of Application
• Clear response to a clear invitation
• Reference to the attached résumé
• Appeal for an interview
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4. Steps in a Follow-up Letter
• Remind your reader when you
mailed your résumé
• Repeat your interest in a position
• Express appreciation
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5. Written Communication after the Interview
• Letter of thanks
• Letter of acceptance
• Letter of postponement
• Letter of refusal
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