MGT 3453 ch 16

Principles of effective resumes

-Emphasize accomplishments with action verbs. -Quantify accomplishments where possible. -Position your most important contributions first. -Group and label information to increase ease of reading. -Remove irrelevant details. -Avoid buzzwords and jargon. -Be exact and avoid any errors. -Group and label information to improve ease of reading. -Format to distinguish pieces of information. -Select a simple yet visually appealing layout.

Keep in mind these tips as you manage your LinkedIn presence

-Provide a professional photo -create a personalized URL -complete the summary space -use multi media -Choose sections wisely -manage your recommendations and endorsements strategically -Build a network of importance connections -build a network of important connections -maintain a giver mentality -stay active on LinkedIn

The moment of truth behind managers generally occur during the job interview. Mini make fairly quick judgments about your abilities and attributes. To prepare for these questions you may be asked, consider the following tips:

-Respond to questions confidently and concisely -be perceptive about what hiring managers are evaluating -Tell success stories. STAR method : situation - task - action - result -avoid criticizing your former organization, supervisors and colleagues -ask questions

Following up after the job interview

-Sending a note of appreciation following an interview is a good strategy. -within a few hours to one day after your interview, send a thank you note and it should be brief and sincere. -Nearly 1/3 28% said it's best to send a thank you email is the best way. Some HR professionals recommend sending a thank you email right away and sending a thank you note by regular mail.

Cover letters describe your interest in and qualifications for a position. You may have up to three versions of your resume you for various position, you must uniquely tailor each cover letter to a particular position. Keep in mind the following advice:

-The cover letter often forms the first impression -clearly identify the position you are applying for -be focused and concise -show a confident and enthusiastic tone without exaggerating or displaying arrogance -Taylor your cover letter to the job posting and needs of the employer -adapt for unsolicited letters

One useful way of analyzing your abilities and attributes is in terms of credibility. To do so consider the features of:

-competence, (ability to accomplish work tasks, Focuses on the technical skills to achieve work tasks), -caring (ability to maintain effective workplace relationship), and -character (ability to uphold corporate norms and standards).

As you construct your list of references consider these tips:

-develop relationships with potential references over time -contract your references ahead of time -thank your references -Complete a consistently formatted, well detailed reference list. If it does not provide a number, less 3 to 5 individuals.

To help you identify your interest, abilities, attributes, you might consider completing a self inventory.

-my career goals -my strongest professional abilities -my strongest professional attributes -areas where I need to improve

Identifying your career goals help you accomplish several things in the job search process

1. It helps you frame your resume you and cover letter to project your career helps 2. It helps you evaluate how well your abilities and attributes prepare you for your desired career. This process allows you to address those areas where you most need improvement. 3.It shows employers that you are serious, as well defined career goals imply seriousness in your approach to work

Attributes

Are personal traits or characteristics. In the job application process, employees are often looking for more than your abilities they are trying to figure out the kind of person you are.

Abilities

Are skills and knowledge that can be applied to accomplishing work tasks

Explain etiquette for leaving an organization with Grace and foresight

In the first place you should inform your supervisor that you were leaving, preferable in person. In addition to telling your supervisor in person that you are leaving you may be required to write a formal resignation.

Develop strategies for responding to common job interview questions

Many job applicants spend a little time preparing for the interview. At this crucial stage we're hiring managers are making their decisions, preparation often sets apart those who receive offers in those who do not. In this section we focus on a few parts of the job interview: dressing appropriately, responding effectively to interviews questions, taking steps to succeed in web conference interviews, and following up after the interview.

Solicited cover letter

Most people getting their positions through formal job announcement. Jobs are listed by companies. When applying for these jobs you will write a _______ since it is for an open position that a company advertised.

Create chronological and functional resumes to highlight your keys selling points

One of your first choices as you assemble your resume is the format. Two major options are chronological resume which presents the information group by work and education over time, and functional resumes, which represents the information in terms of ski skills. The most common and general preferred format especially for young professional is the chronological resume.

Chronological resume

Which presents the information group by work and education over time. It is the most common and generally preferred format, especially for young professionals. -name block -summary of qualifications or career objectives option -Education -work experience -Additional information

Functional resume

Which presents the information in terms of key skills. -name block -summary of qualifications or career summary -skills -Additional information

unsolicited cover letter

You may seek employment with a company that does not even have an open position. You will submit an _______ since the company has not requested job applications.

References

You will need to provide a list of personal references as part of most job applications. One recent study showed that the professional position, 62% of employees call three or more references from applications list for references, 18% call to references, 3% call just one reference, 8% call more than three references and just 9% do not contact any references.

To create resumes and cover letters that serve your long-term career interests your first step should be to carefully evaluate

Your career ambitions and qualifications. In this process you clarify your professional goals for the short term 1 to 2 years and long-term 5 to 10 years. Identify the skills you have developed at school and work and sort out the attributes that define who you are as a professional.

Review your job application documents for effectiveness and fairness

Your job application must be perfect. Recruiters really have any tolerance for inaccuracy in a resume. They won't hire you unless you present your selling points effectively. You should make sure every element of your job application correctly portrays your abilities and attributes. Consider getting the opinions of many people about your resume.

Typically resumes contain the following major sections

name block career summary or objective, education and experience