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Applying Employment Search Strategies
Series Editor Amy Kinser
by Diane L. Kosharek
Module 1 Workshop 2
Your OfficeGetting Started with
Business Communication for Office 2013
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Objectives
• Prepare for your job search
• Research employment opportunities
• Create an application packet
• Understand the importance of the interview
• Prepare other employment documents
• Understand pre-employment screening
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Prepare for Your Job Search
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Goals
Qualifications Interests
Take an Inventory
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Build Your Brand
Stand out from the crowd™Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc.
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SWOT Analysis
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Build a Professional Network
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Evaluating Your Online Persona
Fact: Potential employers will “Google” youReality: What will they find?
Have You “Googled”
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Research Employment Opportunities
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Job Fairs
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Popular Job Boards
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Tap into the Hidden Job Market
Networking
Post to job boards
Profile on LinkedIn
Connection with company
Employment firm or recruiter
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Create an Application Packet
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Cover Letter
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Resume
Basic/targeted 30–60 seconds Format/layout/design Length
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Branding Statement
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Action Verbs
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Chronological Resume
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Functional Resume
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Hybrid/Blended Resume
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Scannable Resume
Keywords 10–12 pt. sans serif font Avoid bullets, graphic elements, and
symbols Simple layout
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Career Portfolio
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Work Experience or Credentials
Resume
Licenses
Letters of Recommendation
List of References
Education, Degrees, Certifications, Awards
Diploma/Degree
Transcripts
Certificates
Samples of Work
Writing Samples
Software – Generated Documents
Evidence of Specific Skills – Public Speaking, Leadership
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Understand the Importance of the Interview
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Interviewing
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Making a First Impression
30 seconds
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Preparing for an Interview
Conduct research on company Assemble wardrobe Practice responses to interview
questions/list of questions Gather interview material Location/number of people
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During the Interview
Firm handshake Watch body language Total engagement Listen as much as speak Smile/eye contact
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After the Interview
Thank You Letter
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Prepare Other Employment Documents
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Letter of Acceptance
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Decline an Offer
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Resignation Letter
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Letter of Inquiry
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Understand Pre-Employment Screening
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Right hiring decision
Liability/lawsuits
Check validity
Why Screen Applicants?
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Criminal background check
Education verification Employment history
Types of Screening
Driving record Credit history
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Credit Report
Experian
TransUnion
Equifax
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Summary• Job search preparation: take inventory,
build your brand, perform SWOT analysis, and build network
• Professional documents enable companies to get to know you
• Interviews require preparation and follow-up
• Pre-employment screening is typically performed by the company
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Questions
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