Chapter 15: “Preparing Job Application Materials”

1. Chapter 15: “Preparing Job Application Materials” Sam Wick

2. Understanding the process of preparing job application materials

3. Planning the job search

4. Understanding seven ways to look from a position

5. Writing paper resumes • Appearance of the resume • Content of the resume • Elements of the chronological resume • Identifying information • Objectives or summary of qualifications • Education • Employment history • Interest and activities • References • Other elements • Elements of the skills resume

6. Writing electronic resumes • Content of the electronic resume • Format of the electronic resume

7. Writing job application letters • The concepts of selectivity and development • Elements of the job application letter • The introductory paragraph • The education paragraph • The employment paragraph • The concluding paragraph

8. Preparing for a job interview

9. Writing follow up letters after an interview

10. Creating electronic portolios