Acquainting One’s Self in the
Workplace: Reading Job Related
Documents
JOB
ADVERSTISEMENT
Elements Of Job Advertisement
Job Title
Location
Company Description
Job Duties
Skills & Qualifications
Salary
Benefits
Call to Action
Job Title
The position you are
looking for. Be simple and
be obvious to your pool of
candidates
Location
Indicate the location of
the job in your posting for
search engine purposes
Company description
The selling point of the
company. Indicate why
your company is the best
place to work in.
Job Duties
Summary of the key aspects
of the position. Be sure to
sell the job; highlight on the
attractive features and the
challenges the job presents.
Skills & Qualifications
The requirements of the
job; educational
background, credentials,
work experience.
Salary
Discretion of the company
to include this information
Benefits
Another selling point of
company. Highlight
benefits to attract more
candidates
Call To Action
The instructions on how to
apply
COVER
LETTER
What is a Cover Letter?
•A typed letter to
introduce yourself
•Sent with resume
and/ or job
application
Let your
personality
shine through…
sell yourself
Cover Letter must …
1. Catch reader’s
attention
2. Create desire
3. Ask for the opportunity
Addresses
•Your Name & Address
•Current Date
•Name & Address to
person in charge of
hiring
Salutation
•“Dear”
•Address to specific
person
Opening Paragraph
What are you writing?
•State the job you are
applying for AND
•How you found out
about the job.
Example …
•I am writing about a position
as a Child Care Aide which was
advertised in the September 9
issue of the Olathe Daily
News. I am very interested in
helping young children in an
educational setting.
Body Paragraph …
•Showcase your skills
and credentials
Example …
•I am a senior at Olathe North High
School and have taken courses in
Parenting and psychology. I have
held a job at a day care facility for
the past year and a half. My
resume reflects the abilities I
possess that qualify me for the
position.
Closing Paragraph …
•Ask for the interview
•List contact phone
number (s)
Signature & Enclosures
•Sincerely. Respectively,
In anticipation,
Enthusiastically
•Your Name Typed
•Enclosure
Example …
•Thank you for your time and I look
forward to discussing this position with
you in further detail. I can be reached at
(913) 780-7140 to set up a time for an
interview.
•Sincerely,
Your Name
Tips …
•Never send a resume
without cover letter
•Use good quality paper
Tips…
•Provide specific
information that
highlights your skills
•Research the company
•Proofread over and over
Assignment!
•Write a cover letter to
accompany your resume
•Remember to use
correct letter form and
be specific.
RESUME
What is a resume?
A resume is a summary of your
experience and skills relevant to
the field ofiswork
A resume you are
an accomplishment
entering
driven marketing tools for individuals
seeking
A resumeemployment
relates your
experience to your career
objective
What is the Purpose of a Resume
Show that you are a qualified
candidate and a good match for
the job
The resume motivates
employers to interview you
Remember: most employees
spend 10-20 seconds
scanning a resume. Keep your
Preparation
Know yourself
Know the position
Types of Resumes
Reverse Chronological
Resumes
Functional Resumes
Targeted Resumes
Combination Resumes
Reverse Chronological Resumes
This is standard format most
preferred by employers
It is date-oriented, provides a
history education and
experience,
This type oflists
resumemosthighlights
recent
experience first. record
consistent work
Heading
The heading is placed at the
top of the page and aligned at
the center.
Your name appears on the first
line and should be bold
The heading includes the
following contact information:
Address, Phone Number, and
Name is in bold and on the first line.
Ms. Che Heading
Block 3, Mabuhay, Mamatid Cabuyao Laguna includes address
0910-8774-8366 and phone
[email protected] number .
Email address is professional
and appropriate. Do not use emails
like “
[email protected]!”
Objective
The objective should consist of
1-2
Theshort sentences
objective specifies the type
position you are seeking
Tailor your objective to the
company
Do not use general statements
or flowery languages
For Example
Instead of … Try …
“ To gain a “ To gain a
position where I position as a
can be an asset Medical
to my employer Secretary at
and grow as an Kaiser
individual” Permanente”
Summary of Qualifications
This is optional.( use a
qualification summary only if it
puts emphasis or links your
background that is most
Use 3-6 bullet points of special
relevant to the job requirement)
accomplishments, key work
skills, outstanding traits,
relevant work history.
Qualifications are relevant
Section Heading is in bold
to the position sought.
Summary of Qualifications
• Knowledge of Medical terminology
• Knowledge of Accounts payable software, Accounts receivable
software, Billing software, and Intuit QuickBooks software
• Bilingual English-Spanish
Summary includes three bulleted
qualifications.
Education
For students and recent graduates
begin with your education.
List your highest level of education
achieved
Highlightfirst
your degrees earned or to be
List your major, minor, concentration,
earned
or emphasis
List your GPA if it is 3,0 or higher
List any special licenses, credentials,
certificates, exams or trainings
School Name, Location, and
Section Heading is in bold. Date of Graduation is included.
Education Los Angeles Harbor College, Wilmington, CA, June 20XX
EXPERIENCE
Associate in Science Degree, Computer Applications and Office
Technologies, Option in Medical Office Assistant, GPA 3.0
Degree and GPA is
emphasized in bold.
Experience
Include positions related to
the job you are seeking
such as:unpaid employment
Paid or
Internship
Student Organization
Volunteerism
Resume format
Keep your resume format
simple
Use uniform font type, font
size, and margin setting all
around
Suggested format are
Times New Roman or Arial
Suggested fonts sizes 10-
12 point
Resume format
Suggested margin is 1 inch
all around
Do not use abbreviation
Use bold, Italics,
underlining sparingly
Print your resume on white
or neutral colour 8 ½ x 11
