NCEAN REVIEWER COVERAGE NCF Brand of professional living Resume Cover letter writing 8. be a problem-solver – before you meet with your supervisor to discuss difficulties and barriers. 9. be resilient- develop coping skills that will help you deal with setbacks and obstacles in a good and helpful manner. Profession- derived from research, education, training at a high level. 10. communicate effectively- practice online, in person, and interpersonal communication skills. -it is a type of job that requires advanced education or training. 11.develop self-awareness- learn to regulate your emotions and become aware of your emotional triggers. -according to the corporate Finance Institute, the term professional refers to anyone who earns their living from performing an activity. Professionalism- “extremely necessary” or “critical” for a now college hire’s success. 12 ways you can develop % practice professionalism: 1. be productive- make the most of your time. Concentrate on your work and avoid being distracted by social media. 2. develop a professional image- maintain a professional demeanor by dressing correctly for your sector and company. 3. take the initiative- request additional projects or come up with tasks that will help your business. 4.maintain effective work habits- organize plan, and manage your tasks and responsibilities. 5.manage your time efficiently- priorities must established, goals must be set, and action plans must be developed to meet deadlines. 6.demonstrate integrity- maintain accountability for your work and actions. 7. provide excellence- produce work and outcomes that demonstrate pride and professionalism. 12.build relationships- network with colleagues, customers, and clients to develop professional relationship. Professional- standards are set of practices, ethics, and behaviors that members of a particular professional group. Career readiness- has been defined by the national association of colleges and employers (NACE). As the acquisition and display of essential ability. The ff. are the eight competencies related to career readiness: Career and self-developmentproactively improve oneself and one’s career via ongoing personal and professional learning, knowledge, of one’s strengths and limitations, Communication skills- are essential for any professional. It encompasses all forms of communication including written, verbal and nonverbal Critical thinking- identify respond to problems based on situational context and logical analysis of relevant info. Equality and inclusion- demonstrate understanding, attitude, knowledge and abilities necessary to engage and integrate individuals. Leadership- abilities are essential no matter what you job perform in a company. Professionalism- knowing your environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate. Teamwork- build and sustain collaborative in order to work successfully toward common goals. Technology- understand and responsibly apply technology to improve efficiency, complete task, and achieve goals. RESUME AND APPLICATION WRITING Solicited- when one writes an application letter to answer and advertisement. Unsolicited- when one writes an application letter because somebody tells him of her that an employer is looking for someone to fill a position. Right and left margin- 1.5 inches Top button margin- 1 inch. Full block- style- all letter parts begin at the left margin. -it is therefore the fastest traditional arrangement style to type. Blocked style- all letters part begins at the left margin, except the dateline, complementary closing, signature and writers’ identification. Semi blocked-or modified block- the beginning of each paragraph is indented 5 or 10 spaces. Dateline- style accepted in business does not abbreviate or use a number to indicate the month. Inside address- consists of name of the person with proper title. Typed two or three spaces below the dateline. Salutation- considered as a greeting and expression of courtesy to put the reader in a friendly reception frame of mind. Body of letter- most important part of the letter. It consists of full message of the letter. Begin two spaces below the salutation. Complimentary close- just as you open letter with a word of friendly greeting, you close t with cordial expression. Signature block- this identifies the writer. 4-5 spaces below the complimentary close. What are the particulars of an application letter? • First paragraph- must attract favorable attention and create interest for the interviewer to continue reading letter. • Second paragraph- should indicate or present your qualifications convincingly. • Closing paragraph- provides a smooth transition from a description of your qualifications to a request for interview. RESUME- formal document that summarizes your professional qualities, relevant on job experience, abilities, education, and significant achievements. Types of resumes: • Skill resume- obtained relevant expertise through a variety of unconnected profession. This style also suitable for those who are undertaking a bug career move. Focus on what you can do rather than where you have worked. • Chronological resume- style is almost suited to people who have not had long period of unemployment time b/w jobs. • Functional resume- most popular resume formats and its ideal for those who have dine internships or cooperative experiences. Emphasizes past work experience that has provided you with background experience for the position you applying for. Experience- paid part=time/full time positions - Internship Volunteer work/community service. /Summer jobs References- choose references that is knowledgeable about your skills. Always obtain permission from references in advance and provide them w/ current resume. Preparing resume includes info: Career goals Education Work experience Activities Honors Special skill you might have. key components of resume: ORAL STRATEGIES FOR EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEW Oral strategies- all company desires to have employees who are communicatively competent. Screening interview- is aimed at narrowing a pool of candidates or applicants for more intensive follow-up interviews. Review your resume- be sure you have collected and reviewed the necessary info. About qualification. Heading- includes contact information Name, address, phone, and email address. Objectives- what is an objective? One sentences summary of position desired - Short AND specific. Education- name and location of the school - Major, minor and area concentration. - GPA 3.2 or higher. Skills- couple of sentence or bullets that describe what you are like as a person and how you do things. Including this personality traits attitudes works habits. Eye contact- always remember that eye contact suggests confidence honesty, and interest. Voice- modulate your voice to create good impression-one. Showing appreciation- express appreciation for the interview time and interest at the end of the interview. Corporate attire- it’s important to make a good first impression at a job interview and that the choice of interview. 10 common interview questions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Tell me about yourself What are your greatest strengths What are your weakness About achievement Your leaving current job What brought u to company Time when a customer disagreed w/ u What Ur boss and colleagues say bout u See yourself in 5 years Should we hire you