Begin the campaign using the 17 ways to find a job,
including networking.
Today’s job seeker has 17 different ways to find an
appropriate career position and must select the approaches that deliver the
best yield. Most gravitate toward the published market [newspaper ads, internet
job banks] though statistics prove more candidates find jobs through
networking. Before beginning the campaign, you want to review 17 Ways to Find a
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To market yourself to employers, you will need two products:
a resume and a job application letter.
When applying for advertised positions, boilerplate cover
letters usually generate minimal results. Using standard, templated text may be
expedient, but it typically lacks proper tone, content and presence. Also, a
cover letter should never be treated as routine correspondence, nor regarded as
a transmittal document, but should focus on the specific skills and experiences
required. This is using the resource of the cover letter to full advantage.
Consider your cover letter a mini-resume which aligns your
qualifications with the position requirements. Resumes are seldom written
specifically to the parameters of a job. The cover letter, however, can bridge
that gap when written according to the format and examples detailed in this
module.
The format intentionally parrots the key phrases of the job
ad and parallels the requirements with the candidate’s qualifications. An
important tactic appears in the closing paragraph – an action close – where the
candidate indicates he or she will call the employer to discuss the next step.
The savvy job hunter wants to be proactive and not wait for the employer to
initiate the first move. However, if the employer specifies “No phone calls,
please,” respect the request.
This assignment should be completed after your resume has
been drafted. Refer to Writing The Job Application LetterPreview the
documentView in a new window and example to complete your cover letter.
Submit a document containing your cover letter as an attachment
in this activity. Include your surname, module number, and title of the
assignment in the document name (e.g., surname_M7_CoverLetter).
