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Chapter 7 Flashcards

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Employability Skills Framework

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  1. Effective Relationships
  2. Knowledge
  3. Workplace Skills
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The skills that enable individuals to interact effectively with clients, coworkers, and supervisors

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  1. Effective Relationships
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The thoughtful integration of Academic knowledge and technical skills, put to practical use in the workplace

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  1. Knowledge
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The skills employees need to successfully perform work tasks.

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  1. Workplace Skills
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Effective Relationships

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  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Personal Qualities
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 Understands teamwork and works with others
 Responds to customer needs
 Exercises leadership
 Negotiates to resolve conflicts
 Respects individual differences

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  • Interpersonal Skills
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 Demonstrates responsibility and self discipline
 Adapts and shows flexibility
 Works independently
 Demonstrates a willingness to learn
 Demonstrates integrity
 Demonstrates professionalism
 Takes initiative
 Displays positive attitude and sense of self worth
 Takes responsibility for professional growth

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  • Personal Qualities
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Workplace Skills

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  • Resource Management
  • Information Use
  • Communication Skills
  • Systems Thinking
  • Technology Use
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 Manages time
 Manages money
 Manages materials
 Manages personnel

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  • Resource Management
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 Locates information
 Organizes information
 Uses information
 Analyzes information
 Communicates information

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  • Information Use
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 Communicates verbally
 Listens actively
 Comprehends written material
 Conveys information in writing
 Observes carefully

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  • Communication Skills
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 Understands and uses systems
 Monitors systems
 Improves systems

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  • Systems Thinking
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 Understands and uses technology

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  • Technology Use
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 Uses reading skills
 Uses writing skills
 Uses mathematical strategies and procedures
 Uses scientific principles and procedures

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  • Applied Academic Skills
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Applied Knowledge

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  • Applied Academic Skills
  • Critical Thinking Skills
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 Thinks critically
 Thinks creatively
 Makes sound decisions
 Solves problems
 Reasons
 Plans and organizes

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  • Critical Thinking Skills
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__________is one of your FIRST IMPRESSIONS with a potential EMPLOYER

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Your RESUME

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*______ is a short account (usually 1 2 pages) of your Experience, Qualifications, and Achievements

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A resume

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  • Its goal is to capture the reader’s interest and to get you an interview call
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Resume

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  • Most resumes only get ________ second scan by the reader
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20-30

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  • It must have enough IMPACT to grab the attention of the prospective employer
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Resume

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A_______ should reflect more than just work experience

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resume

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TWO MAIN TYPES OF RESUMES

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CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
FUNCTIONAL RESUME

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  • It is the MOST common type of resume.
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CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

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  • It lists previous jobs & dates, most recent job first
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CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

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  • It identifies work accomplishments and skills connected to each job.
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CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

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  • Easier to prepare and is generally successful
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CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

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  • Uses career profile in lieu of objective
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FUNCTIONAL RESUME

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  • Focuses on jobseeker’s knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs)
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FUNCTIONAL RESUME

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  • It lists company names, titles and job dates at the bottom.
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FUNCTIONAL RESUME

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  • May list number of years experience in a function
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FUNCTIONAL RESUME

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CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME advantages

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  • It is easy to follow
  • Work history shows progression
  • Your objective/ summary is the same or similar to recent experience
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CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME DISADVANTAGES

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  • Doesn’t hide flaws in the work history, such as job changing or ‘ work history
  • Doesn’t allow flexibility to change objective to something different from your experience
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FUNCTIONAL RESUME ADVANTAGES

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  • Dates/ positions are not emphasized
  • Skills/experience from not so recent jobs can be emphasized
  • Hides downward regression
  • Emphasis on transferrable skills
  • Objective may be different from your experience
  • Appropriate when considering a career change
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FUNCTIONAL RESUME DISADVANTAGES

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  • Employers are sometimes suspicious of this format because it can disguise negative information
  • Employers may assume all skills are current
  • Absence of dates may confuse employers
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You can arrange your resume in a variety of formats. However, most resumes follow this type of order:

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  • Contact Information
  • Objective or Career Profile
  • Summary of skills (optional)
  • Work Experience
  • Educational Background
  • Professional Affiliations
  • Seminars and training attended
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Your ______ is the most important part of your resume

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Contact Information

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CONTACT INFORMATION should include

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NAME
* Address (optional)
* Cellphone
* Number
* Email Address
* Professional affiliation (ex LinkedIn Profile)

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A short statement that includes the job
title you want, and the main reason why they should consider you for the
position

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OBJECTIVE

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A short paragraph 3 5 sentences that
highlights your experience and qualifications that match the job that
you are applying for

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CAREER PROFILE

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Include the skills that are directly _____to the job that you are seeking.

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relevant

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

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  • List diploma, degree, or certificates and the school name, city and state
  • If you did not graduate college, list total semesters completed
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is also your ticket for JOB INTERVIEW.

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your COVER LETTER

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is a document sent with
your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience

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A cover letter

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It is a short and properly structured letter that aims to convince the hiring committee that you are a perfect fit
for the job

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COVER LETTER

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OBJECTIVES OF THE COVER LETTER:

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It is used to convince the employer:
 Why you are the best candidate
 That you understand the position for which you are applying
 Why you should be considered for an interview

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CONTENTS/ PARTS OF THE COVEr Letter

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  1. CONTACT INFORMATION
  2. NAME OF THE HIRING MANAGER
  3. BODY OF THE COVER LETTER
  4. SIGNATURE
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Your cover letter should include your _______so that the prospective employer can get in touch
with you

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contact information

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CONTACT INFORMATION

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Name
Address
Contact Number
Email Address
Also include the current date

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Your cover letter must also include the
______ followed by the proper salutation.

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name of the hiring manager and his/her title company name and address

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important Never use the salutation

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“To whom it may concern

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The body of your cover letter should
include at least _____

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THREE PARAGRAPHS

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Introduce yourself and state what position you are applying for and where you found the job posting

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FIRSTPARAGRAPH

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State what you have to offer
- explain why you are interested in the job and why you make an excellent candidate for the position

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SECOND/ MIDDLE PARAGRAPH(S)

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Mention specific qualifications listed in the job posting and explain how you meet those qualifications
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SECOND/ MIDDLE PARAGRAPH(S)

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Do not simply restate your resume, but
provide specific examples that demonstrate your abilities

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SECOND/ MIDDLE PARAGRAPH(S)

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restate how your skills make you a strong
fit for the company and/or position

State that you would like the opportunity to interview or discuss employment opportunities And state how you want to be contacted Thank the employer for their time and
consideration

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CLOSING PARAGRAPH

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Use a complimentary close and then end your cover letter with your ______, handwritten, followed by your typed name

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signature

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS DURING JOB INTERVIEW

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  1. PROPER WAY OF INTRODUCTION
  2. What are your strengths
  3. What is your weakness?
  4. What attracted you to our company?
  5. Where do you see yourself in five years?
  6. Why are you leaving your current job?
  7. Can you tell me about a time where you encountered a challenge in your workplace/school? How did you overcome it?
  8. What are the most important things you are looking for in your next role?
  9. What is your salary expectations?
  10. Do you have any questions for me?

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