Chapter 13 - The career search, resumes, and follow-up communications. In this chapter, the following content will be discussed: Aspects of finding the right career, guidelines for the resume, three parts of a typical letter of application, steps in a follow-up letter. | 5/14/2020 5:46:49 AM Aspects of Finding the Right Career • A record of job leads • Tips and introductions from friends • Openings with former employers • Company personnel offices • College placement services • Employment ads • Internet job banks 5/14/2020 5:46:49 AM Guidelines for the Resume: • Accompany your resume with a cover letter • Keep your resume to one or two pages • Eliminate all typos and other errors • Work for “at-a-glance” appeal • Adjust your resume to your target company • Highlight major categories in your resume • Choose the resume form that suits you best • Tailor your resume to your target job • Use your resume to highlight your strengths 5/14/2020 5:46:49 AM Three Parts of a Typical Letter of Application • Clear response to a clear invitation • Reference to the attached résumé • Appeal for an interview 5/14/2020 5:46:49 AM Steps in a Follow-up Letter • Remind your reader when you mailed your résumé • Repeat your interest in a position • Express appreciation 5/14/2020 5:46:49 AM Written Communication after the Interview • Letter of thanks • Letter of acceptance • Letter of postponement • Letter of refusal | 5/14/2020 6:16:38 AM Aspects of Finding the Right Career • A record of job leads • Tips and introductions from friends • Openings with former employers • Company personnel offices • College placement services • Employment ads • Internet job banks 5/14/2020 6:16:38 AM Guidelines for the Resume: • Accompany your resume with a cover letter • Keep your resume to one or two pages • Eliminate all typos and other errors • Work for “at-a-glance” appeal • Adjust your resume to your target company • Highlight major categories in your resume • Choose the resume form that suits you best • Tailor your resume to your target job • Use your resume to highlight your strengths 5/14/2020 6:16:38 AM Three Parts of a Typical Letter of Application • Clear response to a clear invitation • Reference to the attached résumé • Appeal for an interview 5/14/2020 6:16:38 AM Steps in a Follow-up Letter • Remind your reader when you mailed your résumé • Repeat your interest in a position • Express appreciation 5/14/2020 6:16:38 AM Written Communication after the Interview • Letter of thanks • Letter of acceptance • Letter of postponement • Letter of refusal | 5/14/2020 6:32:14 AM Aspects of Finding the Right Career • A record of job leads • Tips and introductions from friends • Openings with former employers • Company personnel offices • College placement services • Employment ads • Internet job banks 5/14/2020 6:32:14 AM Guidelines for the Resume: • Accompany your resume with a cover letter • Keep your resume to one or two pages • Eliminate all typos and other errors • Work for “at-a-glance” appeal • Adjust your resume to your target company • Highlight major categories in your resume • Choose the resume form that suits you best • Tailor your resume to your target job • Use your resume to highlight your strengths 5/14/2020 6:32:14 AM Three Parts of a Typical Letter of Application • Clear response to a clear invitation • Reference to the attached résumé • Appeal for an interview 5/14/2020 6:32:14 AM Steps in a Follow-up Letter • Remind your reader when you mailed your résumé • Repeat your interest in a position • Express .
