1. Business Communication
Chapter 15
Getting a Job
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2. Your Goals Personal goals Career goals
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Consider your personal goals and career goals when planning a job search.
15.1 Job Search

3. Job Qualifications Experience Skills and education Personal traits
Career portfolio
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Both paid and volunteer work can help prepare you for a job.
15.1 Job Search

4. Job Opportunities School placement offices Job search network
Publications and the Internet
Employment agencies
Researching organizations
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Working in a temporary position is a good way to get work experience.
15.1 Job Search

5. Self-Assessment Tools
Several Web sites provide free career self-assessment tools
Questions
What is the name of the self-assessment tool you used?
What did you learn about your personal traits, skills, interests, or values from using this tool?
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15.1 Job Search

6. Preparing a Resume Reverse chronological order Functional order
Parts of a resume
Contact information and job objective
Special qualifications
Education and experience
Activities, interests, and achievements
References
15.2 Resume

7. Alternative Resumes Scannable print resumes Electronic resumes
Web resumes
15.2 Resume

8. Truthful Resumes Important tools for marketing your skills
Should include:
Keywords related to the job description
Accurate and truthful information
15.2 Resume

9. Application Letter Opening paragraph Body paragraphs Closing paragraph
Guidelines
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Your application letter should capture the reader’s attention.
15.3 Application Letter and Form

10. Application Forms Using sample forms Completing a form
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A job application form includes contact information and qualifications of an applicant.
15.3 Application Letter and Form

11. The Job Interview Preparing for a job interview
Taking part in a job interview
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Make eye contact and greet the interviewer with a smile.
15.4 Interview and Follow-Up Messages

12. Follow-Up Messages Thank-you letter Acceptance or rejection letter
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A thank-you letter lets the interviewer know that you appreciate the interview.
15.4 Interview and Follow-Up Messages

13. Reading Job Announcements
Reading skills are important for locating and getting a job
When reading a job announcement
Note job requirements and qualifications
Note keywords to use in a resume or application letter
Link your skills and experience to the job requirements
15.4 Interview and Follow-Up Messages

14. Vocabulary application form application letter career portfolio
electronic resume
internship
job interview
job objective
job search
networking
qualifications
reference
resume
scannable resume
Web resume