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1 Preparing for the Job Hunt
Week 11

2 Last Week VESL Open House

3 Agenda Networking Cold Calling Job Application Cover letter Homework

4 Networking – Page 86 What is Networking? Why is Networking important?
“Hidden Job Market” You may have the inside track Resources

5 Cold Calling – Page 87 What is “Cold Calling”? Demonstration Practice

6 Job Application – Page 88 Why is your application so important?
What information do you need to have with you? Basic Information Reference Cover Letter Resume Different procedures at different institutions

7 Cover Letter – Page 101 Content
Paragraph #1 – explains why you are writing Paragraph #2-3 – how your skills relate to job and how you can benefit the organization Last paragraph – request a reply or an interview Do’s and Don’ts (general rules) Examples

8 Your Address and information. Request interview or reply.
VESL Week 10 Michael Ngo 123 West Wood Avenue West Covina, CA 91789 Phone: (626) Mrs. Donna Burns Mt. San Antonio College 1100 N. Grand Avenue Walnut, CA 91789 Dear Mrs. Burns, Paragraph # 1: State or explain why you’re writing. Paragraph # 2: Tell how your skills relate to a specific AND job, or how your skills can benefit Paragraph # 3: the organization. Paragraph # 4: Thank them and request a reply or an interview Sincerely, 9/21/2018 Your Address and information. Address of the organization. If you know the exact person, put the name down. Body of the Cover Letter. If you are writing to multiple places, you should customize each Cover Letter. Always sound positive. Request interview or reply. Don’t forget to sign. Michael Ngo

9 5 Steps to an Incredible Cover Letter

10 Homework Complete Chapter 8: Journal/Chapter Quiz Cover letter
Remember: You need to complete at least 5 Journal/Chapter Quizzes for the course requirement


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