Bus 271 Chapt 13 Resume/Cover Letters
type of electronic submission
1. email resume to job bank 2. beam resume to PDA/smartphone 3. complete an online form 4. paste resume in designated section 5. download form from job bank 6. create personal portfolio on personal website
process of applying for jobs
1. research, analysis of self/career/job 2. identify job listing using traditional and electronic sources 3. prepare targeted resume and application message in required formats 4. consider supplement resume with portfolio or video recording 5. interview with companies
parts of resume
ID objective career summary qualifications personal info references
electronic source
career guidance info job listings company websites resume posting services online job classifieds subscribing to a newsgroup
prepare electronic postings
choose posting for your resume with purpose don't hurry prepare resume with format requested by employer include keyword summary after ID section email cover message to accompany the online resume
application messages
cover letters
video resume
created as a video for posting on the Web
multimedia resume
created with presentation software and sent to employers on CD/DVD or posted on website
prepare a resume
develop appealing format that highlights qualifications format info for quick/easy reading create appealing output to produce professional quality consider adding a statement of your creativity
electronic postings
email to network contacts/career sites/service centers online form electronic portfolio at personal website
what does cover letter do?
gain receiver attention provide evidence of qualifications encourages action
2nd b comm define
how a company shares info to promote its product or services to potential consumers
supplementing a resume
illustrates past activities, projects, and accomplishments easy to organize and transport must show clear understanding of audience needs and one's qualifications
prepare for job search
impact on life? expected of you? cost of living?
print resume
mail to company accompanied by app letter mail a follow up to electronic submission
cover letter
message is placed on top of resume so it can be read first to employer
types of employment videos
multimedia resume video resume
functional resume
org format for a resume that highlights an applicant's transferable skills
professional resume
presented in digital format and distributed to prospective employers via website/CD/DVD
traditional source
print networks career service employer's office/website employer's agencies/contractor professional org
scannable resume
print resume formatted for computer scanning
composing guidelines of cover letters
provide requested info communicate knowledge abt company, job requirements, filed language focus on strengths and portray a positive attitude
targeted resumes
reflects the requirements of a specific job listing
gather essential info
relevant info for decision making prepare a company/job profile identify USP
b comm
sharing info with people within an enterprise that is performed for the commercial benefit of org
guidelines for creating employment video
simple one stationary shot using good camera/tripod use proper lighting focus on face speak clearly camera friendly attire edit video for professional image
types of resumes
target chronological functional
types of sources to identifying career opportunities
traditional electronic
chronological resume
traditional org format with headings that spotlight an applicant's education and experience
cover letter writing guidelines
use contemporary language avoid writer focused statements avoid unconvincing generalizations tailor the message to the employer's need
prepare scannable resume
use popular/ non decorative typefaces 10 to 14 point font do not use italics-underlining-open bullets-graphic lines use ample white space print on one side of white, standard size paper with sharp laser print use traditional resume format do not fold or staple
resume
vital communication tool that provides a basis for judgement about a persons capabilities on the job
