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Chapter 15 Getting a Job
Student Resources
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Student Textbook
Study Guide
Business Communication Web site: www.cengage.com/school/bcomm/buscomm
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 Vocabulary Flash Cards
 Student Data Files, Ch. 15
Instructor’s Resources
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Instructor’s Manual Ch. 15
Business Communication Web site: www.cengage.com/school/bcomm/buscomm
Instructor’s Resource CD
 Lesson Plans
 PowerPoint Slides, Ch. 15
 Transparencies for Document Formats
 Continuing Case, Ch. 15
 Chapter Test in PDF Format
 Student Data Files, Ch. 15
ExamView® CD Test, Ch. 15
Opening Case
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Brad’s Job Search (p. 567)
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Section 15.1 Job Search
Teaching Resources
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Lesson Plans, Section 15.1
PowerPoint Slides, Chapter 15, Section 15.1
Instructor’s Manual Ch. 15
Objectives
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Write personal and career goals.
Identify your job qualifications.
Identify job opportunities.
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Your Goals (p. 568)
Job Qualifications (p. 570)
Job Opportunities (p. 572)
Special Features
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Net Bookmark (p. 573)
Assessment
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Checkpoint 1 (p. 569)
Checkpoint 2 (p. 572)
Checkpoint 3 (p. 576)
Section 15.1 Applications (p. 577)
A. Personal and Career Goals
B. Your Job Qualifications
C. Job Opportunities
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Section 15.2 Resume
Teaching Resources
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Lesson Plans, Section 15.2
PowerPoint Slides, Chapter 15, Section 15.2
Instructor’s Manual Ch. 15
Objectives
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Explain how to organize and prepare a printed resume.
Describe alternative types of resumes, such as electronic resumes.
Develop an effective resume.
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Preparing a Resume (p. 578)
Alternative Resumes (p. 586)
Special Features
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Ethics, Truthful Resumes (p. 585)
Assessment
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Checkpoint 4 (p. 586)
Checkpoint 5 (p. 589)
Section 15.2 Applications (p. 591)
A. Print Resume
B. References
C. Scannable Resume
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Section 15.3 Application Letter and Form
Teaching Resources
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Lesson Plans, Section 15.3
PowerPoint Slides, Chapter 15, Section 15.3
Instructor’s Manual Ch. 15
Objectives
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Describe the parts and content of an application letter.
Write an application letter.
Complete an application form.
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Application Letter (p. 592)
Application Forms (p. 597)
Special Features
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None
Assessment
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Checkpoint 6 (p. 597)
Checkpoint 7 (p. 598)
Section 15.3 Applications (p. 599)
A. Application Letter
B. Updated Resume
C. Application Form
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Section 15.4 Interview and Follow-Up Messages
Teaching Resources
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Lesson Plans, Section 15.4
PowerPoint Slides, Chapter 15, Section 15.4
Instructor’s Manual Ch. 15
Objectives
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Discuss the purpose of a job interview.
Explain how to prepare for a job interview.
Write a thank-you letter after a job interview.
Write an acceptance letter for a job offer.
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The Job Interview (p. 600)
Follow-Up Messages (p. 606)
Special Features
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Reading Skills, Reading Job Announcements (p. 604)
Assessment
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Checkpoint 8 (p. 606)
Checkpoint 9 (p. 608)
Section 15.4 Applications (p. 609)
A. Interview Questions
B. Thank-You Letters
C. Acceptance Letter
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Chapter 15 Summary
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15.1 Job Search (p. 610)
15.15 Resume (p. 610)
15.3 Application Letter and Form (p. 610)
15.4 Interview and Follow-Up Messages (p. 610)
End-of-Chapter Activities
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Vocabulary (p. 611)
Critical Thinking Questions (p.611)
Applications
A. Job Search Plan (p. 612)
B. Interview Role-Play (p. 612)
C. Company Research (p. 612)
D. Unsolicited Application Letter (p. 613)
E. Career Portfolio (p. 613)
Editing Activity (p. 613)
Case Study (p. 614)
Completing an Application Form
Career Case Studies
Communication for Government and Public Administration (p. 615)
Communication for Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication (p. 616)
Study Guide
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Chapter 15, Getting a Job