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400 Writing Job-Application Materials

Figure 15.1 an overview plan the Job search
of the process of
preparing Job-application Do a self-inventory, learn as much as you can about potential employers, and
Materials begin to plan your materials.
As you work through this
process, you might find that you
need to go back to a previous
step — or even to the first decide how to look for a position
step — as you think more about
your audience, purpose, and Use as many resources as you can, including the college-placement office on
subject. campus, published ads, company Web sites, and social media.

learn as Much as you can about the organizations to Which
you Will apply
Use appropriate techniques of primary and secondary research. See Chapter 6.

draft the résumé and application letter

Decide whether to write a chronological or a skills résumé. Include the traditional
i
sections — dentifying information, objectives, education, employment history,
personal information, and references — and other appropriate sections, such as
military service, language skills, or computer skills. For a skills résumé, include a
skills section. Decide whether to write a scannable résumé.
Write the letter to elaborate on several key points from the résumé. Include
the traditional introductory and concluding paragraphs, as well as at least one
paragraph about your job experience and one about your education.

revise, edit, and proofread the résumé and letter

You want these documents to be perfect. Try to have several people help you
review them. See the Writer’s Checklist on page 435.

prepare for Job interviews
Study job interviews, research the organizations you applied to, think about
what you can offer these organizations, study lists of common interview ques-
tions, compile a list of questions to ask, and rehearse the interview.

Write appropriate Follow-up letters
With any luck, you’ll get to write a letter of appreciation after an interview and
then a letter accepting a job offer.

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