Exam 2 Exam Two is on Wednesday March 5th Please re read and study Chapters 8 and 4 Additionally re read and study pages 30 45 Chapter 1 Tips Know the Personal Space chart and the Handshake chart well pp 44 45 Also know any terms in boldface from pages 41 44 See the Course Library link on our site Study the More U S Business Writing Basics You attitude etc slides the Issues about PowerPoint slide design document and the Issues about International Audiences for PowerPoint slides document Also go over the Letter Formats samples in Appendix D in the book Additionally know all of Chapter 7 3 4 questions will focus on grammar issues Chapter 8 The job search a focus on resumes The first steps in the US job search Process Do not just try to find the a job try to find the job This requires extra time and effort Target savvy approach will target specific positions you are interested in and specific companies that appeal to you this approach may save you years stick in a dead end position First part to focus o your interest desires and goals The internet makes the preliminary research a lot easier 1st step determine what you consider your top skills called transferable skills or functional skills Transferable skills generally come in three categories skills with people skills with information data and ideas skills with machines and technology Skills with people are your most important skill set People skills include taking instructions communicating well writing well teaching and training advising and coaching evaluating motivating Learning new types of software and different computer operating systems makes and individual more diverse and ready to take on the technology in any business Abilities with information data and idea are the most vital are you good at creating it managing it storing it retrieving it putting it to use Finding Jobs Top way is through networking You should tell at least 50 people that you are on the job market Career center is a good place to start Investigating job placement agencies might be another good place to start Exploring job listing online is not the best way but it works for some Building Resumes Purpose is to land you an interview Using a generic resume does not work as an effective tool in the job search process Targeting Part One Research Do you r homework on both the positions you are interested in and the companies you want to work for Consider what types of jobs appeal to you Want to consider the companies culture relaxed or traditional Corporate web pages can be good place to see openings that presently need tp be filled Targeting Part Two Constricting resumes Contact info the first part of your resume is the basic identification material at the top of the page Name address number email websites School address on the left hand side and permanent address directly across on the right Name to stand out in 14 17 point type and an attractive sans serif font such as Helvetic or Arial San serif means without serifs little line that come at the ends of letters in serif fonts The rest of the information should be in a standard serif font times new roman 11 12 point Do not jazz up your resume with different fonts People find sans serif fonts easier to read for larger type sizes and serif font for smaller sizes Be wary of using a cute email address Make sure your voicemail sounds professional Career Objective considered optional on your resume Only use it if you have something very specific to say Don t waste space by making generic statements Making a clear statement about your intention and interest at the top of your paper will certainly be an eye catcher Avoid desire a position that requires strong business skills that will allow for potential to quickly advance through the corporation Better entry into a mid level management position that requires knowledge of domestic an international financial markets Career or qualification Summary quickly highlight and summarize your chief qualification or strengths Have to adjust this section according to what highlights would best for each position Good place to clarify top transferable skills Also optional Main qualifications your work history and academic background should comprise the bulk of your qualification Education start with most recent high school info should not be included Name your degree you major and your institution and location and grad date Grade point average is considered optional Work experience employment history is a vital part of your resume Job title firms name location dates of employment bulleted list of your main r responsibilities and important accomplishments Place position that are most relevant consider strongest most professional sound job places you ve worked the longest The trick is to connect the transferable skills learned on these part time jobs with the skills you will use in the professional world Focus on unique skills and accomplishments Each entry should have at least three bullet point Focus on results orientated points Avoid beginning the lines with a noun Avoid beginning bullets with first person pronouns Start with a strong action verb Use action verbs and helpful adjectives to make your bullets sound professional Activities and Honors o Not a requirement but can show uniqueness o List all activities that seem the most professional o Dean s list presidents student Gov o Choose a heading that works for you Include location and dates The references page list three to sex people who will vouch for you as a serious hardworking individual Include name position numbers and address How to design your resume bullets and one page format differing perceptions of resume around the world Germany the typical resume is more like the job candidate complete dossier the document may have as many as 30 pages and contain photocopies of diplomas recommendations and skills its quite formal and conservative Recent photo graph is included which is something that is frowned upon in the US but typical for Europeans Spanish resumes resemble a typed letter with experience and a lot of personal information that is never included in north America names of family members profession of parents and children resume writing concepts can almost seem alien in some cultures in Russia during the soviet period resume were unneeded Russian graduates were completely unfamiliar with resumes The resume in the US the resume is a vital part of north American hunt for employment Chapter 4 Direct approach for
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