technical communication for the job applicant by: steven johnson alex pham sam redman
TRANSCRIPT
Introduction
After much brainstorming, our group decided that the most valuable thing technical communications students should know is how to search for and apply for a job.
Introduction
According to a study done by Chegg, one of the biggest online college
textbook stores, students who just have graduate degrees with no work
experience don’t have the basic skills necessary to join the work
force.
Background
Employers complain that our generation of students lack soft skills. Soft skills are things like communication, teamwork, professionalism and critical thinking when it comes to the workplace.
Introduction
Fundamentals For Every Resume
Be the 3 C’s Consistent
Same font used through-out Show good punctuation
Concise Only have relevant information All information in an efficient manner
Clear Easy to read Understandable and logical
Resumes
What can be on a Resume Contact information Objective statement Summary of
qualifications Work history Education Special skills Goals References
Resumes
Objective Statements Shows employer that you are familiar with
the field Shows that you have direction and purpose Example:
“Obtain a position at XYZ Company where I can maximize my management skills, quality assurance, program development, and training experience”
Resumes
http://ucs.yalecollege.yale.edu/sites/default/files/Resume_Action_Verbs.pdf
Action Verbs Make sentences more Consistent, Concise,
and Clear Are much more persuasive and powerful An example with a non-action verb
Was the boss of a team of six service employees
An example with an action verb Supervised a team of six service employeesBelow is a website with a list of Action verbs
Resumes
Types of Resume Outlines Chronological
List of work history reverse chronological order
Education, skills, and other information listed after
Good if you have plenty of work history and easy for employers
Functional Focuses on skills on
experiences Good for youth or people
will either a short or sporadic work history
Combination First list Skills and
Experiences Second show work
history Targeted
Specifically gear your resume to one job
Show skills, experiences that match job
You can have targeted functional or Combination resumes
Resumes
Networking in a Nutshell In a literal sense:
-to connect and operate in a network
Regarding career building: -broadening the possibility of an
occupation by means of social communication
Networking
Use personal relationships for references Contact references to affirm that they agree
to be your reference Describe your goals and why you seek their
assistance Keep them informed on your job search
progress Prepare them for calls with potential
employers Be sure to thank them for whatever outcome
Networking
Evaluate your network Are the people within your network
helpful and trustworthy? Could they come to you with their own
occupational requests? Are you constantly expanding your
personal network?
Networking
Applying it to Yourself Anyone who has day to day social
interactions is susceptible to networking. Friends Family Past/Present coworkers Elders Social media
Networking
Communication is Key Be conscious of connections
Could be anyone who will give you the necessary connection to acquire the career you want.
Networking
Interviewing
After an employer reads your resume, they will contact you for an interview. This is an important step in the process of becoming employed because this is when you will make the first impression to your potential employer. Employers will read many resumes that are very similar. They interview people to see how they really are.
Preparation
Review Common Interview Questions Mock Interviews Professional Dress Company Research
Interviewing
Technical Communication Advancements Phone Interviews: Many companies are implementing
this type of interview to see if you do well with talking to people on the phone, they are not looking to see if you can dress nice. If you pass this interview, a follow up interview will be in order.
Webcam Interviews: Many companies that are long distances will do their interviews like this. You will have to dress nice and be able to use basic technology.
Behavioral Interview Questions: These are becoming more common in interviews. These are questions where they give you a customer service situation and ask what you would do.
Interviewing
THE END
This is the end our presentation. Now that you have been enlightened with our greatness, you can get a job and experience Nirvana in the work field.
Bibliography http://www.helpguide.org/life/job_networking_how_to_find_job.htm
Networking
http://www.entrepreneur.com/marketing/networking/ More Networking
http://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahljacobs/2013/03/22/the-six-best-ways-to-find-your-next-job/Job searching
http://www.education.com/reference/article/sample-resume-27/ Sample Resume
http://jobsearch.about.com Resume Writing
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/543/01/ More Resume
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/10/31/more-than-a-college-degree/3324303/ students not prepared for workforce.
http://wymancenter.org/soft-skills-are-critical-for-professionals/ soft skills
http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/interviews/a/aceinterview.htm Interviewing