1. Chapter 13 Preparing Resumes and Application Letters

2. Employment Search Employment Video Professional Portfolio Scannable
Chapter 13
Employment Search
Employment
Video
Professional
Portfolio
Scannable
Resume
Application
Letter
Paper Resume
On-line Resume

3. Standard Parts of a Résumé
Chapter 13
Standard Parts of a Résumé
Identification
Objectives
Summary of Achievements
Qualifications
Education
Work Experience
Honors and Achievements
Personal Information
References

4. Design Guidelines for a Traditional Résumé
Chapter 13
Design Guidelines for a Traditional Résumé
Use high quality, neutral-colored paper
Print on a laser printer
Format for easy reading and visual appeal
Be consistent throughout
Include your name at the top of every page
Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning

5. Format Requirements for an Electronic (Scannable) Résumé
Chapter 13
Format Requirements for an Electronic (Scannable) Résumé
Use popular, simple typefaces
Use 10– to 14–point font
Omit italics, underline, boxes, clipart, etc.
Use a traditional format and ample white space
Laser print on one side of white, standard-size paper
Do not fold or staple
Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning

6. Guidelines for Making a Résumé Search Friendly
Chapter 13
Guidelines for Making a Résumé Search Friendly
Position your name as the first item on each page
Prepare an effective keyword summary
Include enough to market yourself effectively
Send a cover letter for reinforcement
Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning

7. Guidelines for Posting a Résumé On-Line
Chapter 13
Remember on-line resumes are not confidential
Design attractive links to
additional qualifications
traditionally formatted and ASCII versions
Omit items that can be used to discriminate
personal photo
information about gender, age, ethnicity, marital status, or religion
WWW
Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning

8. Guidelines for Effective Application Letters
Chapter 13
Guidelines for Effective Application Letters
Use persuasive letter strategy that sells your qualifications
Use concise, on-target language
Communicate knowledge of the company and the job’s requirements
Include all requested information
Use appropriate tone that avoids insincere flattery, false modesty, or boastful statements
Business Communication, Anniversary Edition Lehman and DuFrene 2002 South-Western/Thomson Learning