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#1 RESUMÉ:

WHAT MAKES A GOOD ONE?

# 2 C O V E R L E T T E R :

WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?

#3 INTERVIEW:

TOP FIVE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS.


RESUMÉ: TO ACCOMPANY JOB APPLICATIONS

• Articulate your experience in a relevant manner.

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COMPLETING AN APPLICATION


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• Set yourself apart from the competition.• Show your initiative and commitment to the job.

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Move this slide to the end of the presentation deck. Based on title, the main for focus is on Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interview. Once a student completes their resume correctly, they can transfer the information from the resume to the job application.


RESUMÉ: Attributes of a good resume

Fills up exactly one page

Contains plenty of white space and is pleasing to the eye

Includes only one font and is printed in black ink onlyContains consistent formatting—spacing, use of bold, italics, underlining, and dates, etc.

Covers relevant time periods


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Includes short phrases rather than complete sentences


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Contains only relevant information

Avoids use of slang and abbreviations

Contains appropriate references, if applicableContains the applicant’s phone number

Contain truthful information only

Sells the applicant



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A C T I V I T Y: RESUMÉ CRITIQUE


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COVER LETTER: WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?


INTRODUCING YOURSELF

Crosby, Olivia & Liming Drew, (2009) Résumés, Applications, and Cover Letters. Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Summer 2009

• Cover letters are an opportunity to convey your focus and energy.

• The best cover letters spark the employer’s interest and create an impression of competence.

• For students who may not have a lot of experience, the cover letter is a way of showing enthusiasm.

• Sending a resumé without a cover letter is like starting an interview without shaking hands.


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LETTER FORMAT



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• Should be written in standard business format.

• One page, single spaced, flush left, with each paragraph followed by a blank line.

• Use professional, polite words.

• Revealing your personality is fine, as long as your style conforms to business protocol.




MAILING ADDRESSES



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• Include your address and the reviewer’s address at the top of the letter.

• Emailed cover letters do not need to include mailing addresses.




PART 1: SALUTATION



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• Whenever possible, send your letter to a specific person, rather than to an office. • If you do not know whom to write, call the company and ask who is hiring for the position.

• Check the spelling and confirm that the title is accurate.

• Pay close attention to the Mr. or Ms. before gender neutral names.

• Use a colon after the name, not a comma.




PART 2: OPENING



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• Describe the job you are applying for.

• If someone the reviewer knows suggested you apply, mention the recommendation.

• Knowledge about a company may give you another opportunity to connect.

• Detail your connection to the company.

• If you are responding to an advertisement, refer to it and the source.




PART 3: BODY



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• Brief explanation of your qualifications. • Summarize your most relevant qualifications or provide additional

details about a noteworthy accomplishment.• Address the employer’s requirements directly.




PART 4: CLOSING



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• Thank the reviewer, request an interview, and repeat the number you can best be reached at.

• The closing is your chance to show your commitment to the job.




SUBMITTING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS — EMAIL CONSIDERATIONS



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• Include the cover letter as the body of the email.

• Resumé should either follow the cover letter in the body in plain text or be a separate attachment—depending on reviewer’s preference.

• No need to include your mailing address or reviewer’s mailing address.


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1. Tell me about yourself.

Are you willing to admit you’re not perfect?

What are you doing to improve yourself?

What do you need to do your job well?Are you going to be fair and flexible?


INTERVIEW: TOP FIVE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

WHAT ARE THEY REALLY ASKING?

Why do you want this job?

2. List three strengths and three weaknesses.

3. What do you expect from us?


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4. Give an example of how you’ve managed conflict.

5. Why did you choose this field?


INTERVIEW: TOP FIVE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

WHAT ARE THEY REALLY ASKING?

Have you been involved in professional conflict?How did you resolve it?

Will you enjoy this job?Will you excel at this job?How long will you stay?


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INTERVIEW: TOP SIX INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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TOP SIX INTERVIEW QUESTIONS.

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• By partnering with leading universities, Rasmussen offers opportunities to students beyond the Bachelor’s level.

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With campus locations in:

Minnesota, Illinois, Florida, Wisconsin & North Dakota

Rasmussen offers degree programs in: Business, Technology and Design, Nursing*, Allied Health, Education, and Justice Studies

• Founded in 1900, is a premier provider of educational experiences.• Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

• Offers Bachelor’s and Associate’s degrees in fields with the greatest occupation opportunities.

• More than 15,000 students both online and through its network of 21 campuses.


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• Convenience & flexibility

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• Exceptional career development & support• High standards of academic quality• Small class sizes

• In-demand degrees

• Online, on-campus & blended programs


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