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The job search begins with research! Researching yourself
Researching the field Researching the company
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Traditional Printed sources Networking Career service center
Employers offices Employment agencies Professional organizations
Electronic Career guidance information Job listings Company web
pages Rsum posting services
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Develop appealing format that _________ _____________ Format
for quick, ____ reading Create an appealing ______ qualifications
highlightseasy output
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The tale of two rsum mistakes. the template
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The tale of two rsum mistakes. the extreme
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Layout sections in order of importance Write everything out No
abbreviations or acronyms Be consistent with the format throughout
each section Check the details Grammar, spelling, AND format
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Provide Full Contact Information Name, address, phone number
and email Use an appropriate email address
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Objective Seeking a position using my people skills. To obtain
a challenging position with opportunity for advancement. Seeking a
management trainee position allowing me to utilize my knowledge of
prospecting new business, selling new accounts, and handling
advanced customer objectives. Summary
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Provide Full Contact Information Name, address, phone number
and email Use an appropriate email address Know your degree title
There is not a s at the end of Associate, Bachelor or Master
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Provide Full Contact Information Name, address, phone number
and email Use an appropriate email address Know your degree title
There is not a s at the end of Associate, Bachelor or Master Write
meaningful job descriptions
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Provide Full Contact Information Name, address, phone number
and email Use an appropriate email address Know your degree title
There is not a s at the end of Associate, Bachelor or Master
Accurately convey the level of your skills Write meaningful job
descriptions
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Provide Full Contact Information Name, address, phone number
and email Use an appropriate email address Know your degree title
There is not a s at the end of Associate, Bachelor or Master
Accurately convey the level of your skills Include honors,
activities, and leadership positions College to the present, not
high school Write meaningful job descriptions
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Your picture (unless they request one)*** Interests and hobbies
Personal attributes (height, weight, race, religion) Negativity
Flair A selfish objective Spelling mistakes and grammar errors
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If you think an apostrophe was one of the 12 disciples of
Jesus, you will never work for me. If you think a semicolon is a
regular colon with an identity crisis, I will not hire you. If you
scatter commas into a sentence with all the discrimination of a
shotgun, you might make it to the foyer before we politely escort
you from the building. - Kyle Wiens
http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2012/07/i_wont_hire_people_who_us
e_poo.html
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ResumeDoctor.com fact-checked 1,000 resumes 42% contained
significant errors Common lies? Reporting staying at jobs longer
than they really did. Inflating job titles Saying they earned
degrees when they were a couple of semesters short.
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RadioShack CEO David Edmondson resigned Star-Telegram of Fort
Worth, Texas, reported he had lied on his resume; claiming two
college degrees when in fact he has none. Marilee Jones, dean of
admissions at MIT When she was promoted to the deanship in 1997,
she "did not have the courage to correct my rsum," she wrote. She
had fabricated her academic degrees from Union College and
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on a job application in 1979 and
she had added a fabricated degree to her resume from Albany Medical
College sometime after she was hired. (Wikipedia)
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George OLeary Resigned from Notre Dame only five days after
being hired. He claimed to have a masters degree in education and
to have played college football for three years, but checks into
his background showed it wasnt true. (Sports Illustrated)
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Chronological Functional Chrono-functional
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1) Communication Skills (verbal and written)11) Leadership
Skills 2) Honesty/Integrity12) Organizational Skills 3)
Interpersonal Skills (relates well to others)13) Self-Confidence 4)
Motivation/Initiative14) Friendly/Outgoing Personality 5) Strong
Work Ethic15) Tactfulness 6) Teamwork Skills (works well with
others)16) Well Mannered/Polite 7) Analytical Skills17) Creativity
8) Flexibility/Adaptability18) GPA (3.0 or better) 9) Computer
Skills19) Entrepreneurial Skills 10) Detail Oriented20) Sense of
Humor
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Print
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Electronic confidential Know postings are not ____________
Prepare a professional submission that ________ ____________
precisely Send rsum in requested format: ______- rsum text rsum
pasted below email cover message Text rsum ASCII or RTF format that
removes ___________ Attachment saved as word processing file
Include _________ summary after identification section follows
Inline formatting keyword instructions
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Curriculum Vitae (CV) References Thank You Notes Cover
Letters
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Opening Paragraph: Why you are writing. State why you are
writing. Name the position or type of position for which you are
applying. Mention how you learned of the position. Mention the name
of any referring person. Briefly describe why you are interested in
this particular position.
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Be straightforward, dont use flashy gimmicks: If youre looking
for a top salesman who can double your sales, Im the one to call.
People often tell me that Im the best manager theyve ever hired.
Need a secretary who can handle pressure, solve problems, and
manage details? If so, put my 10+ years experience to work in your
office.
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Body of the Letter: Sell yourself. Introduce yourself. Briefly
describe the skills and/or experiences you possess that fit the
requirements of the position. If you have related experiences,
mention your qualifications and achievements. Do not repeat your
resume. Mention personal qualities or special experiences and
motivators.
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As a ________, I have established a proven history of . My
background demonstrates an ability to . As a _________, I was
responsible for . During my employment with _______, I ..
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Closing Paragraph: Request an interview. Directly, but
politely, indicate your desire to further discuss your
qualifications in an interview. Make it easy for the reader to
contact you by providing your phone number(s), email, and the best
time to reach you. Thank the contact person for his or her time and
consideration.
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I am very interested in this position and look forward to
scheduling an interview. If you have any questions, please contact
me at (555) 555- 5555. Thank you for your time and
consideration.
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Use the job description as a CHEAT sheet! Provide specific
evidence of your skills Always address the letter to a person AVOID
to whom it may concern Make sure the cover letter expresses your
enthusiasm for the position and employer!
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I demand a salary commiserate with my extensive experience. Its
best for employers that I not work with people. Lets meet, so you
can ooh and aah over my experience. I procrastinate, especially
when the task is unpleasant. Reason for leaving last job: They
insisted all employees get to work by 8:45 a.m. every morning. I
couldnt work under those conditions. The company made me a
scapegoat, just like my three previous employers.
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Dear Ms. Roberts: Your advertisement for software engineers in
the January issue of the IEEE Spectrum caught my attention. I was
drawn to the ad by my strong interest in both software design and
Database. I have worked with a CALMA system in developing VLSI
circuits, and I also have substantial experience in the design of
interactive CAD software. Because of this experience, I can make a
direct and immediate contribution to your department. I have
enclosed a copy of my resume, which details my qualifications and
suggests how I might be of service to Database. I would like very
much to meet with you to discuss your open positions for software
engineers. If you wish to arrange an interview, please contact me
at the above address or by telephone at (518) 271-9999. Thank you
for your time and consideration.
