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Responding to Job Postings and Preparing the Application Package

This article provides tips and guidelines for responding to job postings and preparing a strong application package. It covers the importance of a cover letter, a well-structured CV/resume, choosing references wisely, and other supporting materials. The article emphasizes the need to tailor each application to the specific job requirements.

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Responding to Job Postings and Preparing the Application Package

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  1. Responding to Job Postings and Preparing the Application Package Christiane Schroeter Arkansas State University AAEA-GSS Session July 24, 2006

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  3. The Application Package • Cover Letter • CV/ Résumé • References • List of names • Reference letters • Other supporting material • Transcripts • Publications • Teaching philosophy

  4. The Cover Letter • First and maybe most important part of the application package! • Demonstrate why YOU are the right person for this job • How you fit into job description • How you complement the department/company • Build description based on appropriate past experience and career goals

  5. The Cover Letter (cont.) Content: • READ the job announcement • Check for must-haves, nice-to-haves • Adjust each cover letter • Leave out unrelated work experience • Check spelling of text, address, name • Get feedback from faculty/ references

  6. The Cover Letter (cont.) Structure: • Organize content logically • Introduction • Make connection with employer • Purpose for writing letter • Current employment • Highlight education/experience • Separate teaching/ research/ extension • Conclusion, thank you, and follow-up • Include e-mail, phone number

  7. The CV/ Résumé Content: • Be truthful and do not oversell yourself • Update CV frequently- especially your contact information • List ALL relevant skills and experiences • Languages, software, work experience • Account for all time • List professional affiliations + involvement • Include names of references in CV

  8. The CV/ Résumé (cont.) Structure: • Paper + fonts match cover letter • Well-structured layout • Reverse chronological order • Restructure CV based on job announcement • Academia: Publications, presentations, grants • Industry: Work experience

  9. The References • Choose references wisely • Check for permission • Reliable information about your career/ experience • Broad geographic/ subject representation • Check availability of references • International references- more difficult to contact • Keep references informed • Updated CV/ Résumé • Job announcements • Include instructions with address of employer

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