1. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 1 Searching for Employment and Preparing Employment Messages

2. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 2 The Changing Workplace How often people look for work Where people find work They type of people who find work

3. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 3 What Today’s Employers Require Flexibility and adaptability Life-long learning Teamwork skills Strong work records

4. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 4 What Can You Offer? Personal achievements Educational preparation Work experience Extracurricular activities Personal characteristics

5. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 5 What Do You Want to Do? Type of occupation Nature of the job Specific compensation Career goals Size of company Type of operation Location Facilities Corporate culture

6. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 6 Building Your Career Employment portfolio Interim assignments Workplace skills Life-long learning

7. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 7 The Employment Search Build toward a career Prepare a résumé Understand the interview process Prepare for interview Take the interview Follow up and accept the offer

8. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 8 Organizing Your Approach Monitor business news Research specific companies Look for job openings Respond to job openings Build a network Seek career counseling

9. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 9 Three-Step Résumé Process Planning Writing Completing

10. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 10 Planning Your Résumé Information Adaptation

11. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 11 What Employers Seek Results orientation Workplace achievements Versatility Signs of progress Standards of excellence Flexibility Communication skills

12. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 12 Organizing Résumés Chronological Functional Combination

13. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 13 Résumé Components Contact information Career objective or summary Academic credentials Employment history Activities and achievements Relevant personal data

14. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 14 Avoid Résumé Deception Overstating educational creditsOverstating educational credits Inflating grade-point averageInflating grade-point average Hiding gaps in work recordHiding gaps in work record Covering periods of unemploymentCovering periods of unemployment Omitting embarrassing jobsOmitting embarrassing jobs Exaggerating expertise or experienceExaggerating expertise or experience

15. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 15 Common Résumé Problems Inappropriate length Hard to read Wordy Too slick Poorly reproduced Amateurish Boastful Dishonest Gimmicky Carelessly written

16. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 16 Producing Traditional Résumés Clean typeface High-grade paper Ample margins Laser printed Appropriate length Professional design

17. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 17 Résumé Formats Printed ASCII-Text HTML-Coded

18. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 18 Producing Scannable Résumés ASCII Format Document design Key words Buzzwords and jargon

19. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 19 Submitting Scannable Résumés Postal mail E-mail or online Fax machine

20. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 20 Submitting On-line Résumés Personal Websites –Personal information –References Index services –Employment information –ASCII version

21. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 21 Proofread Your Résumé Mechanics and details Current information

22. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 22 Writing Application Letters Be specific Include salary Keep e-mail short Aim for high quality

23. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 23 Types of Application Letters Solicited Unsolicited –Getting attention –Building interest –Increasing desire –Motivating action

24. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 24 Cultural Considerations The right style and approach Proper tone and format

25. © Prentice Hall, 2004 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 25 Other Employment Messages Job-inquiry letters Application follow-ups