2. Chapter 16 The Job Search and Resume 16

3. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©20052 How can you begin your job campaign?

4. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©20053 To learn more about yourself, complete  Interest inventory assessments  Career decision-making assessments

5. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©20054 What can you discover from these assessments?

6. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©20055 These assessments will help you obtain a clearer picture of your qualifications and career preferences.

7. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©20056 Distinguish between solicited and unsolicited positions.

8. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©20057 Solicited position  Specific job for which employers are seeking applicants

9. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©20058 Unsolicited position  Job that is available but is unlisted or unadvertised

10. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©20059 What information should you normally omit from your resume?

11. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©200510  Height  Weight  Marital status  Birth date  Number of children  Religious affiliation

12. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©200511 Why is your resume vital to your job campaign?

13. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©200512 Your resume emphasizes your strengths and accomplishments for the position or career field.

14. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©200513 What is meant by the phrase “scanning a resume”?

15. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©200514 This means changing hard copies to an electronic database for storage and processing.

16. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©200515 What should be included on a Summary of Qualifications?

17. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©200516 Accomplishments and Qualifications related to the position.

18. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©200517 When would you include high school information in your resume?

19. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©200518  Developed a job-related skill  Want to return to area High school information should be included if you

20. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©200519 Explain the term “keywords” with reference to resume preparation.

21. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©200520 Keywords are generally nouns that describe you and are used widely in the career field.

22. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©200521 Where should “keywords” be used in your resume?

23. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©200522 When preparing a scannable resume, use “keywords” in  Summary of Qualifications  Experience

24. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©200523 How should business references be chosen?

25. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©200524 Individuals who know you and will give a positive recommendation, including former employers.

26. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©200525 Where is the reference section located?

27. Chapter 16Krizan Business Communication ©200526 References are placed on different page, separate from the resume.