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JOB SEARCH PROCESS

 Prepare
o Resume
o Cover Letter - covers the resume inside envelope
 Follow instructions
o Email?
o Post application to a particular person - give the resume and cover letter in person.
 Uncover the "hidden job"
o Research on opportunities
 Shortlist potential employers
o Unsolicited application - self-initiative
o Solicited application - some friend told you about job openings

RESUME
 KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
 Accurate portrayal of your career interest (skills, abilities, and values)
 Review of all the educational and occupational experiences
 What have you earned, learned and contributed?
 Use short and concise sentences.
 Only 1-2 pages
 Purpose
o Marketing tool
o Generate enough interest for an interview
o Creates a good impression in a minute
o Succinct
 Resume -> for interview -> Final interview (benefits, packages, medical expenses, etc.)
 5 Basic Blocks
o Identification
o Objective
o Education
o Experiences/Skills
o References
 You should advise them.
 Professor, community member, colleague
 Two Types of Resume
o Functional - skills and for fresh graduate
o Chronological - with work experience

The 6-second initial "fit" or "no fit" decision but a whole assessment takes 30-40 seconds.

VISUME
 A digital application
 A personalized commercial
 An additional resource that separates the applicant from everyone else
 Definitely an attention getter, a standout

COVER LETTER
 Select 2 or 3 points of greatest interest to the potential employer
o Develop these points into substantial paragraphs. Emphasize results such as improved
productivity or quality or decreased costs.
 Inside Address
(Mr./Engr./Atty./Professor) Juan Dela Cruz
Human Resources Manager
Mapua Institute of Technology
123 Muralla St. Intramuros
Manila 1111

[Insert date]
 Salutation/Greeting (never put "to whom it may concern)
Dear Mr. Juan Dela Cruz:
Dear Madame/Ms. Juanita Dela Cruz:
 Body
o Identifies your source of information (conservative approach)
 Say where you found it with the date posted
o Identifies the position you are interested in
o States that you wish to be considered for the position
o Forecasts the rest of the letter
 Complimentary Close
Sincerely yours,
Yours Truly/Truly yours,
Respectfully yours,
Cordially yours, [for Pontiff or President]
 Signature

CONSERVATIVE APPROACH (Response to Job Ad)


I am writing response to your ad in the online Oct. 13 Philippine Daily Inquirer. I would like to be
considered for the position in computer programming. I hope you find that my studies in computer
science at the Mapua Institute of Technology, along with my programming experiences at ABC Inc.,
qualify me for the position.

Notes:
 Take cue from the job
 What aspect of your education most directly fits the job requirements?
 Discuss skills and knowledge gained from advanced courses in majors.

MORE DATA TO IMPRESS (include internship exercises and trainings)


At MIT, I have taken a wide array of science courses, but my most advanced work has been in
chemistry. In one laboratory course, I developed a new aseptic brewing technique that lowered the risk
of infection by more than 40 percent. This new technique was the subject of an article in the Eastern
Science Digest. Representative from 3 national breweries have visited our laboratory to discuss the
technique.
OR
To broaden my education at MIT, I took 8 business courses in addition to my requirements for a degree
in civil engineering. Because your ad mentions that the position will require substantial client contact. I
believe...
START WITH A TOPIC SENTENCE AND DEVELOP A SINGLE IDEA
 Broad background
 One job suited for skills
 Motivate the reader to invite you for an interview
 Contain three main elements:
o A reference to your resume
o A polite but confident request for a interview
o Phone number and e-mail

The enclosed resume provides more information about my education and experience. Could we meet at
your convenience to discuss the skills ad experiences I could bring to your company? You can leave a
message for me anytime at (632) 555-5597 or amafaro@gmail.com

SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWING SKILLS


 Surviving and excelling in a behavioral based interview
 What animal would be [behavioral: animal = value]
 First Impressions Count...
o On-time
o Dress
o Physical Contact
o Eye Contact
o Smile
o Fidgeting
 Don't offer hand prior to interview.
 Characteristics
o Research the job and company.

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