1. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 1 Searching for Employment and Preparing Employment Messages

2. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 2 The Changing Workplace How often people look for work Where people find work They type of people who find work

3. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 3 Adapting to the Workplace What you want What you can offer Your workplace value

4. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 4 What Can You Offer? Personal achievements Educational preparation Work experience Extracurricular activities Personal characteristics

5. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 5 What Do You Want to Do? Type of occupation Nature of the job Specific compensation Career goals Size of company Type of operation Location Facilities Corporate culture

6. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 6 Increasing Your Value Employment portfolio Interim assignments Workplace skills Life-long learning

7. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 7 The Employment Search Build toward a career Prepare a résumé Understand the interview process Prepare for interview Take the interview Follow up and accept the offer

8. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 8 Organizing Your Approach Monitor business news Research specific companies Look for job openings Respond to job openings Build a network Seek career counseling

9. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 9 Three-Step Résumé Process Planning Writing Completing

10. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 10 Planning Your Résumé Analyze purpose Analyze audience Gather information Adapt the document

11. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 11 Writing Your Résumé Know what employers seek Build on your strengths Write to impress Avoid résumé deception

12. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 12 What Employers Seek Results orientation Workplace achievements Versatility Signs of progress Standards of excellence Flexibility Communication skills

13. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 13 Organizing Your Résumé Chronological Functional Combination

14. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 14 Write to Impress Use a direct style Write short, crisp prose Focus on your audience Use action verbs

15. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 15 Résumé Elements Name and address Career objective or summary Academic credentials Employment history Activities and achievements Relevant personal data

16. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 16 Avoid Résumé Deception Overstating educational creditsOverstating educational credits Inflating grade-point averageInflating grade-point average Hiding gaps in work recordHiding gaps in work record Covering periods of unemploymentCovering periods of unemployment Omitting embarrassing jobsOmitting embarrassing jobs Exaggerating expertise or experienceExaggerating expertise or experience

17. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 17 Completing Your Résumé Revision Formatting Proofreading

18. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 18 Common Résumé Problems Inappropriate length Hard to read Wordiness Too slick Poorly reproduced Amateurish Boastful Dishonest Gimmicky Carelessly written

19. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 19 Producing Your Résumé Printed traditional résumé Printed scannable résumé Electronic plain-text file MS Word file Online résumé Electronic PDF file

20. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 20 Printing Paper Résumés Clean typeface High-grade paper Wide margins Laser printed Appropriate length Professional design

21. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 21 Printing Scannable Résumés Plain text format San serif font Overall length Key word summary

22. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 22 Digital Résumé Formats Plain-text file MS Word file Webpage version

23. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 23 Proofread Your Résumé Headings and lists Grammar and punctuation Spelling and word choice Paper and digital formats

24. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 24 Distributing Résumés Postal mail E-mail or online Fax machine

25. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 25 On-line Résumés Personal Websites –Personal information –References Index services –Employment information –ASCII version

26. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 26 Writing Application Letters Be clear and specific Include salary information Keep e-mail short Aim for high quality

27. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 27 Types of Application Letters Solicited Unsolicited –Getting attention –Building interest –Increasing desire –Motivating action

28. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 28 Cultural Considerations The right style and approach Proper tone and format

29. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 29 Other Employment Messages Job-inquiry letters Application follow-ups

30. © Prentice Hall, 2005 Business Communication EssentialsChapter 13 - 30 Reviewing Key Points Adapting to the workplace Searching for employment Preparing effective résumés Preparing employment messages