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Topic 13
Employment
Communication
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Chapter 25
The Job Search,
Resumes
& Interviews
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Learning objectives
After studying this chapter you should be able to:
1. prepare for a successful job search
2. discuss the characteristics of an effective résumé
3. choose the appropriate résumé for a job position
4. write an effective cover letter
5. successfully deal with different interview situations and
have an awareness of a variety of questions commonly
asked in interviews
6. appreciate the communicative traits that underpin
successful electronic résumés and networking.
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Job Search
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Searching for a job position
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When searching for a position, you have the option of;
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consulting various established services
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using contacts [networking]
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using your own initiative.
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Internet & social media have emerged as important domains
so far as the job search process is concerned
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online job adverts
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online job applications
– professional social networking
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Job Search Channels

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Job Search Channels

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Job Search Channels

Using Social Media for Job Search

Conventional
Job Applications
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Résumé
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A résumé is an informative, comprehensive
document about your qualifications,
experience and achievements
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aka curriculum vitae [CV]
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Should be targeted at the job position
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Highlight relevant attributes and skills
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Make it easy for employer to identify your
strengths
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Acts as passport to your getting an interview
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The résumé
First impressions count
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format and organise the information skillfully
and professionally in your résumé
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This will demonstrate personal standards of
excellence and good written communication skills
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two attributes valued by employers
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Try and keep resumes to no more than 3 pages ,
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Recipient will appreciate clear and concise resumes that don’t
consume too much of their time
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Don’t clutter them up with too much information
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Strike right balance in providing sufficient information
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Enhance chances of resume being read with a good covering letter
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Writing the résumé
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The common parts in a résumé are:
1. name, address, telephone number, email
2. employment objective or profile statement
3. educational qualifications
4. professional or work experience
5. achievements
6. activities and interests
7. referees
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Vary the order of the parts, to suit the criteria for a particular
job, or to highlight your strengths
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Writing the résumé
Highlight your skills and experience
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“When you have found a [job] position you want, give yourself
the best chance of gaining the attention of an employer or
recruitment agency by assessing your qualifications, skills,
interests, values and attitudes. Then match them to the
requirements of the [job] position and write a persuasive
and powerful resume and covering letter”.
[Dwyer, 2016, p.632]
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Writing the résumé
Command Attention
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Identify the specific benefits you could bring to the job
position
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Show the extent to which you match the needs of the
employer