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MIS 201B. Unit # 5. MIS 201B Unit 5. Networking and Placement. Please close laptops!. Design and Presentation of Information. +. Design and Presentation of Information. +. Manipulate type and alignment to reproduce a cover letter. Utilize design principles to reproduce a resume.
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MIS 201B Unit # 5 MIS 201BUnit 5 Networking and Placement By: Nancy Matolak
Design and Presentation of Information + • Manipulate type and alignment to reproduce a cover letter. • Utilize design principles to reproduce a resume. • Distinguish between traditional and behavioral based interview questions. • Unit 4 Quiz
L1 Format a given Cover Letter L2 Format a given Resume L3 (not shown) Create your own Resume and Cover Letter
Cover Letters • The Threefold purpose of a cover letter: • Introduce yourself to the employer. • Explain why you are submitting your resume. • Sell yourself more effectively by expanding on your resume.
Creating a Resume • Content • Contact Information. • An Objective • Education • Work Experience • Relevant Courses • Activities/Associations.
Interviewing Guidelines • Traditional interview questions • ask applicants about themselves or experiences on their resume • Behavioral interview questions • determine an applicants skills and behavior
Answering behavior-based questions • Describe specific projects, situations or experiences • Include 3 main things (PAR): • Problem or • Action • Result
Word Techniques • Microsoft Office 2007 Workspace • Format Font • Align Text • Adjust Spacing (between lines & paragraphs) • Set Margins • View Ruler • Place Left and Right Tabs • Increase Indent • Bullet Text