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Resumes, Cover-Letters, Networking, and Interviewing

by: Eischen, Clifford W.; Eischen, Lynn A.

Resumes, Cover-Letters, Networking, and Interviewing

by: Eischen, Clifford W.; Eischen, Lynn A.

ISBN 13:
9780324312201
ISBN 10:
0324312202
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 02/15/2006
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Summary

Maximize your two year degree and land the job you want with RESUMES, COVER LETTERS, NETWORKING, AND INTERVIEWING.Build the resume that best suits your professional goals using today's business technologies, including electronic resume formatting. You'll also learn a simple approach to the entire employment process through coverage of the interview process, cover letters, networking, and job applications.

Preface

Getting the Interview

(6)

The Screening Process---Making the Cut

(1)

Exercise 1.1 Review of Resume

(1)

An Employer's Perspective on Resumes

(1)

Appearance Is Critical

(1)

What You Must Do in Preparing a Resume

(1)

Resume Examples

(3)

Figure 1.1: Professional Appearance

(1)

Figure 1.2: Poor Appearance

(1)

Develop a Qualifications Summary

(8)

Your Strengths

(1)

Education

(1)

Employment

(1)

Special Projects

(1)

Honors / Awards

(1)

Professional and Community Organizations

(1)

Computer Literacy

(1)

Languages and Culture

(1)

Government and Military Service

(1)

Exercise 2.1: List Your Qualifications

(5)

Key Sections of a Resume

(8)

Resume Format

(1)

Objective / Focus / Power Statement

(1)

Qualifications Summary

(3)

Exercise 3.1: Qualifications

(1)

Education

(1)

Special Skills

(1)

Professional Licenses and Certifications

(1)

Employment

(1)

Miscellaneous Resume Sections

(1)

Organizations and Activities

(1)

Military, Job / Peace Corps

(1)

References

(1)

Essentials and Examples in Resume Presentation

(18)

Attractive Appearance and Format

(1)

Well Organized

(1)

Word Processed and Laser / Inkjet Printed

(1)

Error Free

(1)

Brief---One Page

(1)

Specific Statements Regarding Accomplishments / Skills

(1)

Style

(1)

Sample Resumes---Eischen's Simplified Format

(8)

Figure 4.1: System Network Technician

(1)

Figure 4.2: Medical Assistant---Front Office

(1)

Figure 4.3: Marketing Assistant

(1)

Figure 4.4: Dental Hygienist

(1)

Figure 4.5: Brake / Front End Specialist

(1)

Figure 4.6: Paralegal

(1)

Figure 4.7: Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk

(1)

Exercise 4.1: Your Initial Draft

(6)

Resume Formats, Styles and Applications

(6)

Introduction

(1)

Scannable Resumes

(1)

Faxing Resumes

(1)

Resumes Sent as Attachments

(1)

Posting Resumes on Job Boards or Company Sites

(1)

Converting Your Resume to ASCII Format

(3)

Figure 5.1: ASCII / Email Resume

(1)

Chronological / Functional Style Resumes

(1)

Researching Prospective Employers and Writing Cover Letters

(12)

Researching Employment Opportunities Online

(1)

Examples of Job Listings on the Internet

(2)

Cover Letters

(8)

Write to a Specific Individual

(1)

Company and Job Knowledge

(1)

Include Your Best Qualifications

(1)

Request an Interview

(1)

Sample Cover Letters

(1)

Figure 6.1: Administrative Assistant Cover Letter

(1)

Figure 6.2: Accounts Payable Cover Letter

(1)

Figure 6.3: Production Mechanic Cover Letter

(1)

Figure 6.4: Medical Records Analyst Cover Letter

(1)

Figure 6.5: Cabinet Maker Cover Letter

(1)

Exercise 6.1: Writing a Cover Letter

(2)

References, Attachments, and Employment Applications

(8)

Additional Materials to Supplement the Resume

(1)

References

(2)

Figure 7.1: References

(1)

Special Attachments

(1)

Salary History

(1)

Completing Employment Applications

(2)

Figure 7.2: Salary History

(1)

Dos and Don'ts of Completing an Application

(1)

City of Fresno Application Form

(3)

Figure 7.3: Application for the City of Fresno

(2)

Exercise 7.1: References

(1)

Resume Submission and Follow-Up

(6)

Submitting Additional Materials

(1)

By Mail

(1)

In Person

(1)

Letters of Recommendation

(2)

Figure 8.1: Letter of Recommendation

(1)

Resume Follow-Up

(3)

Figure 8.2: Follow-Up Letter

(2)

Networking---The Hidden Job Market

(8)

What Is Networking?

(1)

It's Who You Know---Trust Us!

(2)

Principles of Networking

(2)

Figure 9.1: Networking Contacts

(1)

Become a Joiner

(1)

Networking Online

(1)

Exercise 9.1: Networking List

(1)

Exercise 9.2: Online Employment Opportunities

(1)

Exercise 9.3: Tools to Improve Networking Skills

(2)

The Interview

Tell Me about Yourself

(1)

Telephone Recordings

(1)

Wardrobe and Hygiene

(2)

Planning for the Interview

(1)

Prior to the Interview

(1)

Preparing for the Interview Questions

(1)

Typical Questions Regarding Your Qualifications

(6)

Questions Regarding Character

(1)

Questions Regarding Career Goals

(2)

Difficult or Stress Questions

(1)

Questions for You to Ask

(1)

After the Interview

(1)

Follow-Up Letters to the Interviewer

(2)

Figure 10.1: Interview Follow-up Letter

(1)

Exercise 10.1: Personalizing Answers to Typical Interview Questions

(1)

Appendix A

Resumes for Four-Year Graduates

(1)

Professional Assistance

(1)

Examples of Resumes for Young Professionals

Appendix A.1: Account Coordinator---Marketing

(1)

Appendix A.2: Marketing, Public / Media Relations

(1)

Appendix A.3: Staff Accountant---Public Accounting

(1)

Appendix A.4: Elementary Education

(1)

Appendix A.5: Project Coordinator

100

(1)

Appendix A.6: Community Activist

101

(1)

Appendix A.7: Business Systems Analyst

102

LISTING OF RESUMES, COVER LETTERS, AND OTHER EXAMPLES

Resumes

Administrative Assistant (Figure 1.1)

(23)

System Network Technician (Figure 4.1)

(1)

Medical Assistant---Front Office (Figure 4.2)

(1)

Marketing Assistant (Figure 4.3)

(1)

Dental Hygienist (Figure 4.4)

(1)

Brake / Front End Specialist (Figure 4.5)

(1)

Paralegal (Figure 4.6)

(1)

Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk (Figure 4.7)

(61)

Account Coordinator---Marketing (Figure A.1)

(1)

Marketing, Public / Media Relations (Figure A.2)

(1)

Staff Accountant---Public Accounting (Figure A.3)

(1)

Elementary Education (Figure A.4)

(1)

Project Coordinator (Figure A.5)

100

(1)

Community Activist (Figure A.6)

101

(1)

Business Systems Analyst (Figure A.7)

102

Cover Letters, Letter of Recommendation, and Follow-up Letter Samples

Administrative Assistant (Figure 6.1)

(1)

Accounts Payable (Figure 6.2)

(1)

Production Mechanic (Figure 6.3)

(1)

Medical Records Analyst (Figure 6.4)

(1)

Cabinet Maker (Figure 6.5)

(13)

Letter of Recommendation (Figure 8.1)

(2)

Follow-up Letter (Figure 8.2)

(20)

Follow-up Letter to the Interview (Figure 10.1)

References, Salary History, Application Form, and Networking Samples

References (Figure 7.1)

(2)

Salary History (Figure 7.2)

(2)

Employment Application (Figure 7.3)

(12)

Networking Contacts (Figure 9.1)

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