tailieunhanh - Lecture Business communication: Developing leaders for a networked world: Chapter 16 - Peter W. Cardon

Chapter 16 - Employment communications. After completing this chapter, students will be able to: Identify your key selling points for the job application process; evaluate the primary needs of employers for positions of interest; set up the message structure for résumés and cover letters; highlight your qualifications with effective tone, style, and design;. | Chapter Sixteen Employment Communications McGraw-Hill/Irwin Copyright © 2014 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Learning Objectives Identify your key selling points for the job application process. Evaluate the primary needs of employers for positions of interest. Set up the message structure for résumés and cover letters. Highlight your qualifications with effective tone, style, and design. Learning Objectives Create chronological and functional résumés to highlight your key selling points. Develop a list of references that will improve your employment prospects. Compose effective cover letters that highlight your key selling points. Review your job application documents for effectiveness and fairness. Learning Objectives Develop strategies for responding to common job interview questions. Explain etiquette for following up after job interviews. Explain etiquette for leaving an | Chapter Sixteen Employment Communications McGraw-Hill/Irwin Copyright © 2014 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Learning Objectives Identify your key selling points for the job application process. Evaluate the primary needs of employers for positions of interest. Set up the message structure for résumés and cover letters. Highlight your qualifications with effective tone, style, and design. Learning Objectives Create chronological and functional résumés to highlight your key selling points. Develop a list of references that will improve your employment prospects. Compose effective cover letters that highlight your key selling points. Review your job application documents for effectiveness and fairness. Learning Objectives Develop strategies for responding to common job interview questions. Explain etiquette for following up after job interviews. Explain etiquette for leaving an organization with grace and foresight. Identify your Key Selling Points To create résumés and cover letters that serve your long-term career interests, your first step should be to carefully evaluate your career ambitions and qualifications 16- Identify your Key Selling Points Abilities skills and knowledge that can be applied to accomplishing work tasks. Attributes personal traits or characteristics Abilities and Attributes that Establish Credibility in the Job Application Process 16- Completing a Thorough Job Search Process Use all the resources available to learn about your options and ensure that you apply for the jobs that are good fits for you Contact and get involved with professional organizations and visit organizational websites to learn about options Set up the Message Structure for Résumés and Cover Letters As a university student, however, aim for a single page If you find yourself using more than one page, you are likely weakening the message