Biz comm chapter 13
steps to building a personal network
1) develop contact list, 2) make contacts in person and online, 3) follow up on your referrals
Career Objective
A brief statement on a résumé that summarizes your career goal.
e-portfolio
A collection of digitized materials that provides viewers with a snapshot of a candidate's performance, talents, and accomplishments; can be navigated with the help of menus like a personal website.
cover letters
A letter of application used to (a) introduce a résumé, (b) highlight the candidate's strengths in terms of benefits to the employer, and (c) gain an interview; may be solicited or unsolicited.
Solicited cover letter
A letter written in response to an announced employment position.
video resume
A résumé prepared as a professional-grade video for posting to YouTube or for sending directly to a potential employer.
functional resume
A résumé that focuses attention on a candidate's skills rather than on past employment; also called a skills résumé.
tagline
A short description of something that distinguishes the candidate (e.g., Working harder, working smarter).
applicant tracking systems (ATS)
Software that helps organizations automatically post job openings, screen résumés, rank candidates, and generate interview requests.
create custom resumé
choose style, organize info concisely, tailor your resume to each position, optimize for digital tech
keywords
Words that a résumé tracking system may include to describe the skills, traits, tasks, and job titles that an employer wants; words that might appear in job descriptions.
Open job market
jobs that are advertised or listed
ways to use linkedin
receive job alerts, network, research a company, getting recommendations, help companies find you
plain-text résumé
An electronic version of a résumé that is saved with .txt file type; suitable for e-mailing or pasting into online résumé bank submission forms.
Job boards
An online employment site that provides job listings and job-search information.
internship
An opportunity for students to gain practical experience in a supervised work environment, with or without pay.
cover letter opening for unsolicited jobs
Demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of the reader's business, Show how your special talents and background will benefit the company.
analyze yourself
Identify your interests and goals, assess your qualifications, explore career opportunities
employers market
In years past the emphasis was on what the applicant wanted. Today it's on what the employer wants. Employers are most interested in how candidates will add value to their organizations.
Professional social network. In a poll of 1,855 recruiting and staffing professionals, 95 percent said that they used LinkedIn as a recruiting tool.
cover letter opening for solicited job
Refer to the name of an employee in the company, Refer to the source of your information precisely, Refer to the job title, and describe how your qualifications fit the requirements
branding
The process of developing a distinctive image that reveals a candidate's talents; may include creating a tagline and an elevator pitch.
networking
The process of developing a list of person-to-person contacts during a job search.
career paths
The steps taken as a job candidate moves from entry-level positions to higher positions in a particular field or profession
elevator speech (or pitch)
This is a pitch that you can give in 60 seconds or less describing who you are and what you can offer.
hidden job market
Those jobs that are not advertised or listed.
how long should your resume be
Those with fewer than ten years of experience, those making a major career change, and those who have had only one or two employers will likely have one-page résumés. Those with ten years or more of related experience may have two-page résumés.
Summary of Qualifications
a bulleted list at the top of your resume that lists the candidates most impressive qualifications
customized resume
a resume that is tailored to fit each company and position
chronological resume
a resume that lists work history job by job, starting with the most recent position
niche websites
a site that lists jobs in specialized fields or for individuals with special backgrounds or needs
4 steps of a successful job search
analyze yourself, develop a job-search strategy, create a customized a customized resume, know the hiring process
4 ways to brand yourself
create tagline, handout business cards, prepare an elevator speech, build an online presence
linkedin resume
headline, photo, profile, recommendations
how to maximize rank of your resume
include keywords/phrases, focus on nouns, use variations of job titles, concentrate on skills, keep format simple, use conventional headings
popular job boards
indeed, careerbuilder, monster, collegegrad
what form to submit resume in
many orgs ask for one of the following: word doc, pdf, plain text, company database, fax
career e-portfolio
may include a copy of your career-specific résumé, reference letters, commendations for special achievements, awards, certificates, work samples, a complete list of your courses, thank-you letters, and other items that tout your accomplishments.
latest trends in job hunt
mobile tech, networking, communication and interpersonal skills, social media presence, being digital
Resume Categories
most include: contact info, career objective, summary of qualifications, education, experience , capabilities, awards, skills, activities
develop a job-search strategy
search the open job market, pursue the hidden job market, cultivate your online presence, build personal brand, network
how to protect yourself when posting to online job board
use reputable sites, don't divulge personal info, set up a separate e-email account, post privately, keep careful records, don't include your references, don't respond to "blind" job postings
ways to find career opportunities
visit campus career center, search for apps and online help, use your library, take a summer job/internship in your field, interview someone in chosen field, volunteer with a nonprofit organization, monitor the classified ads