Job Acquisition Process Part IV BCS-BE-34: The student integrates all forms of communication in the successful pursuit of employment.

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Job Acquisition Process Part IV BCS-BE-34: The student integrates all forms of communication in the successful pursuit of employment.

Beginning Your Job Search You should ______ limiting your job search to one type of job. Some jobs may require no _______, while others will require different levels of experience.

Preparing Your Résumé Preparing a résumé is one of the ___steps in _____ a job. résumé a summary of your skills, education, and _____experience Your résumé shows an employer what you have to offer.

Preparing Your Résumé If your résumé is disorganized and full of _____, your chances of getting an ______will be slim. Try to limit your résumé to one ______ and be sure to check your grammar and spelling.

Preparing Your Résumé The most common type of résumé is the _______résumé. chronological résumé a résumé that ____ your achievements in time order

Résumé Figure 21.2 The five parts of a résumé are: _______ Job ________ Skills _______ Work _______ _________

Preparing Your Résumé The _____ of your résumé contains your contact ______. The job objective is the second part of a résumé. job objective a statement about the type of _____ you want.

Preparing Your Résumé The skills summary section of a résumé includes job-specific _____and ______skills. The work experience ______ lists the jobs you have done.

Preparing Your Résumé In the education ____ of your résumé, list the names and locations of _____ and postsecondary schools you have attended. List the dates you _____ or the date you will finish.

Contacting Potential Employers The process of applying for a job includes the following steps: Submitting a cover ______ Filling out a job _____ Taking an ______ test Being ______

Cover Letter You should always include a cover ____with your résumé. cover letter a letter that tells the _____ about you and why you are applying for a job A cover letter can be used to _____ about possible job openings.

Cover Letter Figure 21.2 Your cover letter needs to be _____ and _____-free.

The Job Application A job ______ is a printed sheet with blank spaces that you fill in to _____ for a job. It is easier to fill out a job application if you have a résumé and a list of _______.

Employment Testing When you apply for a ___, you might be asked to take a test to see if you have the ____skills. Jobs for ______or law enforcement may require drug and lie-detector ____.

Interviewing for Jobs Employers use the job interview to make hiring ______. job interview a formal face-to-face discussion between an ____ and a potential employee

Interviewing for Jobs Job interviews _____ you with a chance to see if you really want the ___.

Graphic Organizer Job Interview Tips Do some ______ about the company and the job. Be on _____. Wear appropriate _______. Put your ______ foot forward. Ask ______ about the job. Ask about the next _______. Do not ________ an answer right away.

Job Interviewer Tips In your follow-up letter, restate your ______ and describe how your ______ and experiences are well suited to the job. Learn from your ______ experiences and work on your weaknesses.