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4. 4 Job Search Need to invest time and effort Meet position’s minimum qualifications Employers look for pleasant, enthusiastic, and likeable employees What do you have to offer?

5. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.5 Job Search What are your expectations? Organizing your time Organizing your space Projecting a professional image

6. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.6 Finding Job Leads Career Service Center Networking Clinical experience Job fairs and orientations Help wanted ads

7. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.7 Finding Job Leads Cold calls and visits Telephone joblines Internet

8. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.8 The Resume Written summary of professional qualifications Must accurately represent your skills Include personal traits Avoid canned resumes Know exactly what it says

9. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.9 Resume Content Heading Objective Qualifications Education Certifications and licenses Work experience

10. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.10 Resume Content Special skills Languages Award and honors Community service and volunteer work Professional organization memberships Hobbies and interests

11. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.11 Resume Format Arrangement of content in the resume Chronological resume Functional resume

12. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.12 Resume Guidelines Be accurate Be conservative Be neat Make it easy to read Keep it professional

13. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.13 Guidelines Leave out information best discussed in person Use proper spacing and special highlighting features Keep it concise Have qualified person review and proofread your resume

14. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.14 Current Trends List references on a separate piece of paper Internet posting Electronic scanning

15. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.15 Cover Letters Send with resume to introduce yourself and qualifications Customize letter for the situation –Advertised position –Unadvertised position –Moving to a new location

16. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.16 Good Cover Letters Word process or type them Perfect grammar and spelling Same paper as resume Individualize letters Limit to one page Use standard business letter format