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