1. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. The Complete Student Achieving Success in College and Beyond

2. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Eighteen: Landing the Job Finding a job is a hard job. Knowing the right steps will make it easier.

3. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Regarding Resumés Chronological or functional?

4. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. The Top 10 Resumé Rules White paper only (or buff or gray). Keep it short. Proofread for 100 percent correctness. Make no mention of salary. Don’t try to be funny.

5. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. …And the Next Five Leave off personal references. Don’t forget to include contact information. No photographs, please. Do not use the title “Resumé” at the top. Never lie.

6. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Top Tips for the Cover Letter Always personalize it. Say what you can do for the company--not the other way around. Color coordinate with your resumé. Keep it to a page. Let your e-mail serve as cover letter to an electronically-submitted resumé.

7. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. More Tips on the Cover Letter Proofread. Avoid humor. Keep a checklist to make sure you send everything asked for. Do not staple your letter to your resumé.

8. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. The Interview: Getting Ready Know where you’re going. Pull together all relevant information. Bring along your resumé. Dress for success. Be punctual. Role-play with friends and family.

9. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. The Interview: In the Ring Smile. Watch your habits. Eat not…drink not. Hands off the interviewer’s desk. Don’t air grievances. Always say “thank you.”

10. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Good and Bad Questions Come prepared with some good questions to ask. Understand which questions interviewers are not permitted to ask.

11. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Negotiations Do your homework. Operate from a place of good will. Understand the importance of benefits. Let the interviewer do the talking. Don’t plead poverty. Keep selling yourself.

12. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. References Choose only your biggest fans. Ask permission. Take it outside the family. Alert your references. Keep reference letters on file.

13. Copyright 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Professional Behavior Maintain a positive attitude. Stay abreast of technology. Learn how to listen. Develop your talent for teamwork. Show a willingness to change. Adhere to ethical standards.