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Job campaign steps consist of  Analyzing qualifications and job preferences  Obtaining information about employment opportunities Chapter 16

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Additional steps  Developing resume  Writing application letter  Interviewing for job  Preparing other employment communication Chapter 16

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When analyzing qualifications, consider  Accomplishments  Education

 Experience  Positive attributes Chapter 16

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Applicant should focus on potential contributions to organization.

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Applicants should  Identify strengths/weaknesses  Pinpoint interests  Clarify values  Identify appropriate careers Chapter 16

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Examine job characteristics by  Researching job market to find available jobs  Discovering job requirements Chapter 16

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Self-analysis comprises  Individual profile  Education inventory  Experience inventory  References  Job preferences Chapter 16

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Information for your individual profile should include:  Name  Permanent Address  Telephone numbers Chapter 16

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Other essential items Temporary Address Fax number E-mail address Chapter 16

URL for online resume Computer skills Foreign languages

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Other information to be included in individual profile:

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Hobbies

Interests

Community service Church activities Honors and awards

Public speaking experience Organization memberships Volunteer work

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Education  Schools attended  Locations  Dates  Certificates/diplomas Chapter 16

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Additional education information  Major  Minor  GPA—major and overall Chapter 16

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List additional education information that might be of interest to an employer.

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Experience is

 Responsibilities  Accomplishments

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Responsibilities are  Factual evidence of job performance expressed using action verbs Chapter 16

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Accomplishments are  Achievements  Knowledge  Skills  Contributions Chapter 16

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References are

 Individuals who know your work well and will to talk to employers Chapter 16

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Remember to  Use current or former employers  Ask for permission  Give them copy of current resume Chapter 16

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Reference contact information should contain  Courtesy title/Name  Position/Organization  Business address/phone number Chapter 16

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To determine job preferences,  Analyze strengths and interests  Decide on ideal work environment Chapter 16

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Obtain information about employment opportunities  Solicited job openings  Unsolicited job openings Chapter 16

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Solicited job openings advertise specific jobs  On web  In newspaper  In trade publications  Through placement agencies Chapter 16

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Unsolicited job openings are unlisted and unadvertised.

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Use network contacts to  Gain information about specific types of positions or companies  Create awareness of job seeking Chapter 16

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Network contacts can also be used to  Identify referrals for job contacts or introduction to people who may be helpful Chapter 16

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Internet facilitates  Accessing information for Web job search  Developing and posting on-line resumes Chapter 16

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Internet also facilities  Learning about various companies  Discovering which companies have openings Chapter 16

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A resume is a targeted or general Summary of Qualifications.

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Targeted resume features specific qualifications for a particular job.

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General  Description of qualifications  Used for any job related to career objectives Chapter 16

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General resume describes qualifications and is used to apply for similar jobs related to career objective. Chapter 16

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Formats for resumes  Chronological— traditional  Functional—skills-oriented  Combination—blend of two

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Major resume sections  Opening  Education  Experience  Activities  References Chapter 16

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Opening  Heading  Job/career objective  Summary of qualifications Chapter 16

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Heading  Name  Address  Phone/fax number  Web address  URL of on-line resume Chapter 16

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Career objectives  Should be brief, clear, and direct  Can be general or specific  Should match position opening Chapter 16

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Summary of Qualifications  Brief abstract of qualifications  Statement or phrases describing accomplishments Chapter 16

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Education  Recent graduate—education section follows opening  Already employed— experience section follows opening Chapter 16

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Experience  Indicates record of responsibilities and accomplishments  Reflects personality and personal preference Chapter 16

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Experience format  Chronological  Functional  Combination Chapter 16

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Activities, honors, or special skills may be included when applicable.

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References  Job requirements should dictate references most helpful to potential employer Chapter 16

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What are advantages and disadvantages of scannable and online resumes? Chapter 16

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