Learning Objective Chapter 17 Assessing Yourself and Planning Your Resume Copyright © 2001 South-Western College Publishing Co. Objectives O U T L I N E Finding a Career That’s Right For You Creating A Resume That Works 17 C H A P T E R

Learning Objective Chapter 17 Assessing Yourself and Planning Your Resume 1. Explain how to use the Framework for Business Communication to find a career that is right for you. 2. Conduct a successful job search by identifying your goals and developing a Personal Profile. 3. Create a professional resume that works. Learning Objectives

Learning Objective Chapter 17 Assessing Yourself and Planning Your Resume FINDING A CAREER THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU Explain how to use the Framework for Business Communication to find a career that is right for you. An examination of personal goals. Finding a Career That’s Right For You Daydreaming as a Way of Identifying Your Goals Imagining a goal means improvement is possible. Answer a few questions for yourself: What do you want out of life? What do you hope to become? Creating A Resume That Works

Learning Objective Chapter 17 Assessing Yourself and Planning Your Resume Conduct a successful job search by identifying your goals and developing a Personal Profile. Finding a Career That’s Right For You Set priorities and limits as you establish your goals: What’s most important to you? What comes first? Ask yourself what’s reasonable: Don’t set yourself up for disappointment or failure. Creating A Resume That Works Developing a Personal Profile Self knowledge See the Personal Profile and Career Guide developed by Richard Huether

Learning Objective Chapter 17 Assessing Yourself and Planning Your Resume Create a professional resume that works. Finding a Career That’s Right For You Creating A Resume That Works Planning Your Resume What is a Resume? A brief summary of your ambitions and qualifications. How are Resumes Used? Employers want to determine: level and extent of qualifications general suitability for employment which functional area within a company might be interested in this applicant CREATING A RESUME THAT WORKS

Learning Objective Chapter 17 Assessing Yourself and Planning Your Resume Finding a Career That’s Right For You Creating A Resume That Works potential as well as performance personal standards of neatness, organization, and self-expression in the job applicant Selecting the Appropriate Content Writing Your Resume Heading full name, address, telephone number, fax number, address name in all caps and boldface, centered Writing an Objective Statement A brief statement about your near-term career objectives and desired position Create a professional resume that works.

Learning Objective Chapter 17 Assessing Yourself and Planning Your Resume Finding a Career That’s Right For You Creating A Resume That Works Describing Your Education Lead with education if it your strongest qualification. List schools in reverse chronological order Dates attended, degrees received If work experience is more impressive, lead with that. Explaining Your Work Experience Begin with your current or most recent employer Create a professional resume that works.

Learning Objective Chapter 17 Assessing Yourself and Planning Your Resume Finding a Career That’s Right For You Creating A Resume That Works Including Additional Information Honors and awards Fluency in foreign languages Certifications or specials skills Elective offices or appointments Activities and computer skills Listing Your References Separate sheet of paper Addresses and telephone numbers of three people who can attest to your abilities Create a professional resume that works.

Learning Objective Chapter 17 Assessing Yourself and Planning Your Resume Finding a Career That’s Right For You Creating A Resume That Works In selecting people to include as references, keep the following points in mind: Be sure to ask them first. Don’t assume they will remember who your are. Give each a copy of your latest resume. Look for a mix of people. List only people who really do know you. Maintain a reference file at your college or university career placement center. Create a professional resume that works.

Learning Objective Chapter 17 Assessing Yourself and Planning Your Resume Finding a Career That’s Right For You Creating A Resume That Works The Chronological Format Time as the underlying theme Advantages a common format easy to scan quickly The Functional Format Information grouped according to career patterns, job types, or related experiences. Selecting a Format That’s Right for You Create a professional resume that works.

Learning Objective Chapter 17 Assessing Yourself and Planning Your Resume Finding a Career That’s Right For You Creating A Resume That Works The Targeted Format Prepared with a specific career field or specialty in mind. Creative Alternatives Some fields prize creativity: portfolio videotape canvas or posterboard Create a professional resume that works.

Learning Objective Chapter 17 Assessing Yourself and Planning Your Resume Finding a Career That’s Right For You Creating A Resume That Works Software packages or electronic resume services “Resume Services” in the yellow pages Resume Link - a database service Getting Professional Resume Help Avoiding Common Resume Mistakes Too Long: employers prefer just one page Disorganized: information is scattered Poorly Printed: make it look professional Overwritten: get to the point Create a professional resume that works.

Learning Objective Chapter 17 Assessing Yourself and Planning Your Resume Finding a Career That’s Right For You Creating A Resume That Works Not Results-Oriented: use specific achievements Too Many Irrelevancies: gender, health, marital status are not required on a resume Mistakes: misspellings, typographical errors, poor grammar, or mechanical mistakes will sink a resume Tries Too Hard: Fancy typesetting, glossy binders, photographs distract from clarity Misdirected: use cover letters Create a professional resume that works.

Learning Objective Chapter 17 Assessing Yourself and Planning Your Resume Finding a Career That’s Right For You Creating A Resume That Works World Wide Web America On-Line CompuServe Prodigy Online Career Center Getting Hired by Getting Wired Create a professional resume that works.

Learning Objective Chapter 17 Assessing Yourself and Planning Your Resume Finding a Career That’s Right For You Creating A Resume That Works List your computer skills on your resume Do not include your home page address unless it is groomed for a business audience Include your address Don’t expect companies to open your attachments. Send another copy of resume by fax or by postal service. Visit the employer’s site, know what’s on it. Line up a personal interview. Using Your Computer to Open Doors Create a professional resume that works.

Learning Objective Chapter 17 Assessing Yourself and Planning Your Resume Finding a Career That’s Right For You Creating A Resume That Works Best places to start an on-line search: The Non-Profit Career Center The Entry-Level Job Seeker Assistant members.aol.com/dylander/jobhome.html Career Mosaic’s College Connection Monster.Com’s Monster Campus Wet.Com Create a professional resume that works.

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