spch1321 C.8 review

spch1321 C.8 review

Chapter 8- the interview

• Searching for a job

• preparing your cover letter

• preparing your resume

• preparing for the interview

Open Ended

When preparing yourself to start job hunting, give me some tips you should consider.

Multiple Select

During your job search what are some items you should look into on the job description?

• the skills they are searching for

• what degree do I need

• the location and shift

• what additional certifications I may need

Multiple Choice

Which job hunting shows to have the biggest success

• posting your resume and profile on a social network site

• cold calling potential employers

• networking

• asking acquaintances and friends for leads

NETWORKING

According to textbook, it is a web of contacts or relationships designed to benefit you during a job search. Serious networking helps reduce your time job searching

Open Ended

What words would help us highlight important facts about us? Give me 3 facts about you that are good highlights i.e. I am the captain of the soccer team.

Open Ended

Sample of a student: I am in early college. I am a volunteer at Sunday school at my church. I am in the swim team.

WHAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THESE 3 FACTS WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT HER?

what is wrong with this sample?

Dear Recipient Name,

My name is Joe, I am a senior at Burges High School and I work almost every weekend in a company called Home Cleaning Express. I am interested in applying to the marketing coordinator position, please consider my resume in your search for this job. In my current position, I work for a local cleaning company assisting the owner with different office duties. I look forward to expanding my knowledge and gain experience in another field. I have the motivation and energy to grow professionally. Sincerely, Joe