1. Technical Communication: Strategies for College and the Workplace by Dan Jones & Karen Lane
Chapter 11 The Job Search
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2. Where to Search College Career Counselors Job Fairs Journals/Magazines
Newspapers
Networking
Professional Meetings
Databases
The Internet
Employment Agencies
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3. Application Letters

4. Create an Effective Opening
Identify how you learned about the position
“Name-drop”
Indicate your reason for writing
Identify yourself within the first or second paragraph
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5. Develop an Effective Middle
Refer to your enclosed résumé
Discuss your relevant work experience
Elaborate on educational strengths
Mention reasons for your interest in the company
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6. Develop an Effective Middle
Cite what contributions you might make
Reflect knowledge of the company and its products
Convey an overall sense of enthusiasm
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7. Provide an Effective Close
Indicate that you are available for an interview at the reader’s convenience
Provide your phone number
Include a courteous ending
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8. Résumés

9. General Requirements
Contact Information
Job Objective
Education
Work Experience
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10. General Requirements Specialized Experience
Achievements, Awards, Activities, Interests, and Professional Memberships
References
Availability
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11. Résumé Types Print Electronic Chronological Functional Online
Scannable
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12. Your Portfolio

13. Creating Your Portfolio
Include extra copies of your documents for distribution
Update periodically
Organize logically
Use originals or quality copies
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14. Creating Your Portfolio
Consider a section reflecting awards and honors
Use graphics to tie pages together
Annotate each piece
Show more than one view of documents
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15. Creating Your Portfolio
Place documents firmly in sleeves
Never leave your portfolio with a prospective employer
Use your portfolio during the interview to demonstrate your accomplishments
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16. The Job Interview

17. View as a three-part process
Preparing
Participating
Following-up
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18. Preparing for the Interview
Assess your own skills
Research the company
Anticipate likely questions and rehearse suitable answers
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19. Preparing for the Interview
Prepare your own set of questions
Plan to arrive early
Wait to ask about salary
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20. Participating in the Interview
Be aware of body language and non-verbal cues
Follow the interviewer’s lead
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21. Participating in the Interview
Remember your list of expected questions and rehearsed responses
Remember your own questions
Stay mindful of your body language
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22. Following-up on the Interview
Send a thank-you letter promptly
Be proactive
Send follow-up correspondence
Call the interviewer after a week or two to check the status of the position
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