Matakuliah
Tahun
: J0612 - Komunikasi Bisnis
: 2010
Pertemuan 12
Building Careers and Writing
Résumés
The Employment Search
1
4
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Build
Toward Career
Prepare
for Interview
2
5
Prepare
Résumé
Take the
Interview
3
Understand
Interview Process
6
Follow Up
and Accept
Offer
Employers’ Approach to Recruiting Process
Most
Preferred
Look Inside
the Company
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Least
Preferred
Networking
and Personal
References
Employment
Agency or
Search Firm
Unsolicited
Résumés
Résumés
Via Advertising
Organizing Your Approach
Track Business News
Monitor Financial News
Research Specific Firms
Build a Network
Seek Career Counseling
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Planning Your Résumé
Analyze Audience/Purpose
Gather Information
Choose the Best Medium
Build on Your Strengths
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What Employers Seek
Results
Orientation
Signs of
Progress
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Workplace
Achievements
Standards of
Excellence
Versatility
Flexibility
Communication
Skills
“Red Flags” for Employers
Frequent Job Changes
Gaps in Work History
Level of Experience
Long-Term w/One Firm
For-Cause Termination
Criminal Record
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What Employers Look For
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Organization Fit
Qualifications
Personality
Knowledge
Background
Skills
Style
Abilities
Writing Your Résumé
Respect Your Résumé
Take Your Time
Review Good Models
Minimize Frustration
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Keep the Résumé Honest
Workplace References
Background Checks
Credit Histories
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Adapting to the Audience
• Consider the employer’s perspective
• Build on past accomplishments
• Stress your future potential
• Translate skills and experience
• Clarify educational achievements
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Composing Your Résumé
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Name and
Address
Career Objective
or Summary
Academic
Credentials
Employment
History
Activities and
Achievements
Relevant
Personal Data
Printing Scannable Résumés
Use Sans-Serif Fonts
Separate All Characters
Avoid Columns
Avoid Special Characters
Separate Phone and Email
Use Plain White Paper
Identify All Pages
Use a Keyword Summary
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Digital Résumé Formats
Plain-Text File
MS Word File
HTML Version
PDF Format
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Proofreading Your Résumé
Headings and lists
Grammar and punctuation
Spelling and word choice
Paper and digital formats
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Distributing Your Résumé
Postal
Mail
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Fax
Machine
E-Mail
Distributing Your Résumé
Online
Submission
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Personal
Websites
Job Site or
Index Service