1. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 1 Searching for Employment and Preparing Employment Messages

2. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 2 The Changing Workplace How often people look for work Where people find work The type of people who find work

3. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 3 What Today’s Employers Require Flexibility and adaptability Life-long learning Teamwork skills Strong work records Diversified skills Varied job experience

4. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 4 What Can You Offer? Personal achievements Educational preparation Work experience Extracurricular activities Personal characteristics

5. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 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. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 6 Building Your Career Employment portfolio Interim assignments Workplace skills Life-long learning

7. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 7 The Employment Search Build toward a career Prepare a resumé Understand the interview process Prepare for interview Take the interview Follow up and accept the offer

8. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 8 Organizing Your Approach Monitor business news Research specific companies Look for job openings Respond to job openings Build a network Seek career counselling

9. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 9 Three-Step Resumé Process Planning Writing Completing

10. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 10 Planning Your Resumé Analysis Information Adaptation

11. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 11 What Employers Seek Results orientation Workplace achievements Versatility Signs of progress Standards of excellence Flexibility Communication skills

12. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 12 Organizing Resumés Chronological Functional Combination

13. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 13 Resumé Components Contact information Career objective or summary Education Employment history Activities and achievements Interests

14. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 14 Avoid Resumé 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. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 15 Common Resumé Problems Inappropriate length Hard to read Wordy Too slick Boastful Dishonest Carelessly written

16. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 16 Producing Traditional Resumés Clean typeface High-grade paper Ample margins Laser printed Appropriate length Professional design

17. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 17 Resumé Formats Printed ASCII-Text HTML-Coded

18. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 18 Producing Scannable Resumés ASCII format Document design Key words Current jargon

19. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 19 Submitting Scannable Résumés Mail E-mail Fax

20. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 20 Submitting On-line Resumés Personal Web sites –Hyperlinks –Relevant personal information –Papers written, sound clips, audio clips Index services –Employment information –ASCII version –Public access (Be careful!)

21. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 21 Proofread Your Resumé Mechanics and details Current information

22. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 22 Writing Application Letters Show knowledge of the company Keep it short Gain attention Build interest Aim for high quality

23. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 23 Types of Application Letters Solicited Unsolicited –Getting attention –Building interest –Increasing desire –Motivating action

24. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 24 Cultural Considerations The right style and approach Proper tone and format

25. © Pearson Education Canada, 2005 Business Communication Essentials, Canadian Edition Chapter 13 - 25 Other Employment Messages Application forms Job-inquiry letters Application follow-ups