Employment Coms
Good employment communication begins with:
Self-assessment
Employers spend ___ to ___ ___ looking at a resume.
15 - 45 seconds
What are the three types of resumes?
Chronological, Functional, and Electronic Resumes
Your resume is evidence of your
Skill
A follow-up letter is sent out ____ after an interview.
Immediately
How many references should you chose from?
3-5
A resume has:
Basic and optional headings.
A functional Resume is
More flexible than a chronological Resume.
Include ____ information in a scannable resume. Be through.
More
A follow-up letter is sent to maintain ____ with the employer.
Goodwill
A reference is a person who knows you well enough to vouch for your ____ and ____.
Skill and Character
The two basic headings are:
Education and Work Experience
A functional Resume may not account for...
Every year out of school
Present information in
as few words as possible
A cover letter is a persuasive letter that sells you as the...
Product or Service.
Credentials meet company standards
Personality fits with the current staff
Career plan compliments their goals, plans, and needs.
Major resume sections are presented in:
Priority order
What two sections come first on a chronological resume?
Education and Work Experience
Resumes are written in lists using the following:
Nouns, nouns + descriptive phrases, and verbs + what
The opening, the summary of qualifications, and the request for an interview.
Education, Employment, Accomplishments, Skills, and Character/Personality traits
Optional Headings include:
(List at least 3)
What are the different forms of electronic resumes?
E-mail, ASCII Text, and Scannable Resumes
You should research the companies:
Mission Statement, Current Projects, Organization, current openings, and past records.
A follow-up letter should include:
A thank you to the potential employer, A reminder of something positive form the interview, an explanation of why you are the best candidate for the job, and expressing your continuing interest in the job.