COMM 303 Exam 2 Already Rated A+
what are the 6 stages to the job seeking process ️1 - exploring
2 - researching
3 - applying
4 - interviewing
5 - following up
6 - negotiating
what is self exploration ️asking yourself what your strengths, interests and priories are
what is ca...
COMM 303 Exam 2 Already Rated A+
what are the 6 stages to the job seeking process ✔️1 - exploring
2 - researching
3 - applying
4 - interviewing
5 - following up
6 - negotiating
what is self exploration ✔️asking yourself what your strengths, interests and priories are
what is career exploration ✔️researching opportunities that match your interests (includes shadowing
and internships)
shadowing is ✔️observing
interviewing is ✔️more involved and a great foot in the door opportunity
what does research involve in the job-seeking process? ✔️researching openings, go to career-planning
centers, attend job affairs
T/F? research helps you become audience-centered with your resume and cover letter ✔️true
what is involved in the applying stage of the job seeking process ✔️developing a resume, having
professional references, gather letters of recommendations, and develop cover letter
what does a resume highlight ✔️your skill sets
how is a resume formatted ✔️in reverse chronological order (most recent to least recent)
,what is the best style for a resume ✔️to be functional AND skill based (things that can be applied in
employment)
what makes a resume bad ✔️- no action statements
- too brief
- formatting issues (less appealing)
T/F? there is an expectation to keep resumes at one page ✔️true
what are some general formatting rules ✔️- use a professional font
- stay consistent with font sizes
- use a good template
- make sure it is clean and visibly appealing
- use the correct paper
- uniform headers
what goes on a header of a resume ✔️contact information such as your name, phone (professional
voicemail), email (professional, not school) , and sometimes your address
(address highlights that you are local, but make sure it is safe to add)
what is an objective summary of skills ✔️they should be TAILORED to fit job description and company
values
what goes on the education section of a resume ✔️school, degree (and minor is there is room), your
overall GPA, date of graduation/anticipated graduation, and sometimes relevant major course work
should you include pictures on a resume ✔️NO - typically discarded right away
- they do not want to risk being sued
, what is the most significant section of a resume ✔️the relevant experience section
what goes on the relevant experience section of a resume? ✔️work experience or anything relevant to
the job
- skills
- employment (more important as you get older)
- awards (if relevant)
- NO HOBBIES
- references at bottom
t/F? you should only include experiences from college and higher on your resume ✔️true
T/F? family or friends can be a professional reference ✔️false
who is qualified as a professional reference ✔️those who can speak to your professional qualifications
and can attest to your work ethic
what format should a professional reference be in ✔️same header as your resume and cover letter
- keep it neat and even and spaces between them
what should be included for each professional reference ✔️- their name
- their title
- their company
- their full business address
- their contact information
- your relationship/history with them
T/F? you should give at least 2 weeks notice to professional references and stay in touch with them
✔️true
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