Customer Service 4.2 Application to Interview. Completing a Job Application.
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Transcript of Customer Service 4.2 Application to Interview. Completing a Job Application.
How Important is the Application?
You are making your first impression!
It screens you out or in!
Creates the tone for the interview!
Tips For a Good Application
Read the entire application
Follow directions
Print neatly
Complete every blank
Give accurate information
More Tips….
Keep your application form neat and clean
Check your spelling
Sign the job application form
Check over your completed form
Important
Your application is the first sample of your work that employers will see!
Sell yourself by describing an interesting, enthusiastic worker!
Resume Principles
Resumes… Are tailored for a specific job/purpose Present focused image of your background,
experience and abilities Match your background to readers’ needs Offer most relevant information first Are formatted for left to right reading
Opening Purposes
Forecasts what readers will find in resume Begins marketing writer’s abilities Encourages readers to review rest of resume
Opening Parts
Objective OR Qualifications
»» Do not include Do not include bothboth an an objective and a qualifications objective and a qualifications section.section.
Objective/Qualifications
Objective states your goal and highlights your abilities
Qualifications section summarizes resume
Sample Objective
Campaign staff position requiring my political experience, knowledge of Michigan politics, people skills and computer literacy
(Skills objective–promotes skills)
Part-time campaign staff position
(Functional objective–only details position)
Avoid Me-Based Objectives
Campaign staff position allowing me to learn more about politics
Part-time campaign staff position from which I can advance my career in politics
Sample Qualifications Section
Experience campaigning for state government offices, ranging from senate to governor; deal well with constituents and officials; extremely knowledgeable about Michigan politics and districts; computer skills include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and data entry.
Choosing Objective OR Qualifications Section
Ask…
Will mentioning a specific goal best market me?
Yes? Use Objective.
Does summary best tell my story?
Yes? Use Qualifications Section.
Resume Body Types
Experience–Highlights your experiences
Skills–Highlights skills you want to offer
Project/Class–Highlights skills you learned in specific projects or classes
Experience Resume Sample
TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Intern, Duke Center, Durham, NC, Aug-Oct 2004
Taught exercise classes to fit clients’ medical needs
Designed lesson plans for water exercise classes
Intern, Zen Martial Arts, Chicago, IL, Oct-Nov 2004
Taught karate classes to special needs clients
Skills Resume Sample
RELATED SKILLSAcademic Abilities Acquired math reasoning in four math classes Learned scientific principles in science class
Musical Talent Played tuba in band; first chair four years Played sousaphone in band four years
Project/Class Resume Sample
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCEProduction Class Rice College, Smith, TX Spring 2005Produced half-hour news packages to air on Fox’s WXMI
“Ride Along” Royal Oak, MI Fall 2004Used digital effects in short musical montage
Education Categories
Schools (name and location) Related Classes Degrees Major, Minor, Specialization, Program Honors GPA Special Projects
Sample Education Section
EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Peace College, Spark, NC Dec 2004Major: Finance Minor: French
Professional ClassesRetail Marketing Business LawRetirement Planning Business Writing
Special Projects: Designed marketing strategy for large electronics company using real demographics and market data for Retail Marketing class.
Other Elements Purpose
Allow you to market experiences and skills that do not fit in other resume categories
Possible Other Elements
Activities Honors Technical Abilities Presentations Volunteer Experience Publications
Possible Other Elements
Memberships Certifications Workshops Attended Language Skills References or Reference Line
Sample Other Elements
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
First Aid (For Aerobics
CPR (adult, child, and infant) Instructor)
MEMBERSHIPS
National Strength & Conditioning Association
Aerobics & Fitness Association of America
American College of Sports Medicine
Sample Other Elements
LANGUAGE/ SKILLSLANGUAGE/ SKILLS
English, Hindi and Bengali (fluent in all three)
Microsoft Office and Internet
(For Sales Internship)
HONORS/ACTIVITIESHONORS/ACTIVITIES
Dean’s List, Western Michigan University, Fall 2004
Indian Student Association, Member, WMU, Fall 2004
Sample Other Elements
SELECTED ACTIVITIES
Kalamazoo Civic Theater, Volunteer, 2005
Kalamazoo Ballet Academy, Board Member, 2003–2004
Red Cross, Volunteer, 2002 (For Graduate
Assistantship)
RELATED CONFERENCE/WORKSHOPS
Counseling Workshop, Detroit, MI, Jan 2004
MI-MAEOPP TRiO Summit, Troy, MI, Feb 2004
What is a cover letter?
Your formal introduction
A ‘must’ with your resume
The first read, it can make or break your entry
Generating interest
The goal is to get an interview! Should be brief and interesting Should not be a carbon copy of your resume Should highlight what you’ll bring to the job Should be versatile, suitable for several jobs Should never be sent in ‘form letter’ style
Presenting yourself in two ways
A cover letter comes in two basic forms… Letter of application Letter of inquiry
Letter of application
Targeted for a specific ad Outline skills to meet company’s needs Helpful to use ad’s terms, lingo
Letter of inquiry
A marketing tool to… Obtain an informational interview Correspond with a networking contact Conduct company/industry research
Job Interviews
Quick Tips for High School StudentsIf you've landed a job interview, congratulations. You need to prepare yourself to make the interview a success and make a good impression. To get started, watch the interview VideoWhat went wrong?
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What to do to prepare?1.Prepare2.Dress for Success3.Practice4.The Interview5.Follow UpNow watch the new and improved interview. Video
What did he do better?---