Ch. 13 - Searching for a Job

The summary of your qualifications for a particular job.

• references
• networking
• job fair
• resume

A collection of materials whose purpose is to show your ability to do a specific job.

• cover letter
• networking
• career portfolio
• marketing plan

Employers set up booths, supply reading material about their companies, and talk to job applicants and students.

• Networking
• Cover Letter
• Job Fair
• Resume

Explains how the business will (1) identify, attract, and keep customers; (2) identify, understand, and succeed against competitors; and (3) identify and anticipate change in the marketplace.

• Operating Plan
• Business Plan
• Networking
• Marketing Plan

An introduction to your resume and you.

• resume
• cover letter
• references
• job fair

Explains how the business will produce the product or service.

• Marketing Plan
• Business Plan
• Operating Plan
• Job Fair

A detailed explanation of what the business will do and how the business will operate.

• Marketing Plan
• Resume
• Business Plan
• Operating Plan

Spreading the news of your job search among the people you know and asking for their help in finding a job.

• Networking
• Job Fair
• Resume
• References

People unrelated to you who will give you a positive recommendation.

• References
• Cover Letter
• Networking
• Resume

Explains how you will finance the business and manage income and expenses.

• Financial Management Plan
• Operating Plan
• Business Plan
• Marketing Plan