CHAPTER 15: “PREPARING JOB APPLICATION MATERIALS”Sam Wick

UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS OF PREPARING JOB APPLICATION MATERIALS

PLANNING THE JOB SEARCH

UNDERSTANDING SEVEN WAYS TO LOOK FROM A POSITION

WRITING PAPER RESUMES

Appearance of the resume Content of the resume Elements of the chronological resume

Identifying information Objectives or summary of qualifications Education Employment history Interest and activities References Other elements

Elements of the skills resume

WRITING ELECTRONIC RESUMES

Content of the electronic resume Format of the electronic resume

WRITING JOB APPLICATION LETTERS

The concepts of selectivity and development Elements of the job application letter

The introductory paragraph The education paragraph The employment paragraph The concluding paragraph

PREPARING FOR A JOB INTERVIEW

WRITING FOLLOW UP LETTERS AFTER AN INTERVIEW

CREATING ELECTRONIC PORTOLIOS