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    The Job Application Process - The Written Job Presentation

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    This document provides guidance on preparing job applications, including self-assessment, market assessment, resumes, and cover letters. It outlines how to identify one's skills, accomplishments, interests, and values through self-assessment. Market assessment involves researching career information sources and networking. The document reviews resume formatting and components. Cover letter guidelines are also provided, such as catching the reader's attention in the opening paragraph and calling for action in the closing paragraph.

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    The Job Application Process - The Written Job Presentation

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    This document provides guidance on preparing job applications, including self-assessment, market assessment, resumes, and cover letters. It outlines how to identify one's skills, accomplishments, interests, and values through self-assessment. Market assessment involves researching career information sources and networking. The document reviews resume formatting and components. Cover letter guidelines are also provided, such as catching the reader's attention in the opening paragraph and calling for action in the closing paragraph.

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    This document provides guidance on preparing job applications, including self-assessment, market assessment, resumes, and cover letters. It outlines how to identify one's skills, accomplishments, interests, and values through self-assessment. Market assessment involves researching career information sources and networking. The document reviews resume formatting and components. Cover letter guidelines are also provided, such as catching the reader's attention in the opening paragraph and calling for action in the closing paragraph.

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    The Job Application Process - The Written Job Presentation

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    Patel Ravi
    This document provides guidance on preparing job applications, including self-assessment, market assessment, resumes, and cover letters. It outlines how to identify one's skills, accomplishments, interests, and values through self-assessment. Market assessment involves researching career information sources and networking. The document reviews resume formatting and components. Cover letter guidelines are also provided, such as catching the reader's attention in the opening paragraph and calling for action in the closing paragraph.

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    The job Application Process The Written Job Presentation

    Chapter Objectives

    To learn how to carry out self-assessment and market assessment as a prelude to writing job application.

    To get acquainted with the format of resume To learn how to write an effective cover letter to resume

    Self assessment - Know Your Skills - Know Your Accomplishments - Know Your Interests - Know Your Personal Values

    Market assessment

    - Source of career and job information

    Resume preparation

    Self-assessment

    The answer to the question who you are? is not very simple to answer.

    Your skills, achievements, interests and even personal values.

    Being aware of this qualities allows you to beeter sell your product- yourself!

    Self-assessment

    Know Your Skills

    Identify the areas you are good at or enjoy doing or are very comfortable at.

    These are the areas where you are probably skillful. Think of certain action verbs to help you create a list of skills you may possess.

    Self-assessment

    Know Your Accomplishments

    Record all accomplishment however minor they may be. Remember, something that is minor to you may be important to others.

    Describe the accomplishments in terms of results or outcome.

    Wining scholarship, worked as a team leader etc

    Self-assessment

    Know Your Interests


    Know your interests, preferences and attitudes. It can help you determine the type of job you may be

    interested in or may fit in very well.

    Know Your Personal Values


    Ones decisions are based on ones value judgments. Values can also be applied to jobs and what one wants from the job.

    Market assessment

    Sources of Career and Job Information

    A large number of sources exists that provide relevant information on career planning, interviewing strategies, international careers, etc.

    Like , library, career & placement centers. Many websites provide free registration and keep the

    members posted of what is happening where, when and


    how.

    Market assessment

    Helpful People Regarding Employers and Jobs

    Networking (remaining in touch with individuals or groups) allows one to be aware about openings and opportunities.

    Some people such as alumni, counselors, employment agencies, business friends, former colleagues, etc. could also be helpful persons.

    resume

    Resume is a summary of an individuals qualifications. Contents and layout of resume may vary and there is no best type.

    Information in a resume is presented in phrases instead of


    full sentence.

    Focus on your job related achievements and be honest.

    resume

    Typically, a Resume has following parts:


    Opening Section Education

    Work Experience
    Achievements, Awards, Service Activities Personal Data References

    Cover letter to Resume

    Opening For Favorable Attention

    Middle Paragraph For Data, Details


    Last Paragraph For Easy Action

    Format
    Address Details Contact Numbers Email address Date Dear, XYZ Re: Administrator Vacancy First Paragraph Second and Subsequent Paragraphs Closing Paragraph

    Yours faithfully, XYZ


    Enc. Curriculum Vitae/resume.

    First Sample Paragraph I learned of the position of Administrator at Zzedro Inc in your advertisement in the 19th November edition of the Daily Times and I believe that I have the necessary qualifications for this role. or I learned of the position of Administrator at Zzedro Inc through online research using the Find a Job website and I believe that I have the necessary qualifications for this role.

    Main Body Sample Paragraph

    I have considerable experience working as an Administrator and


    enclose the following relevant documentation to support my application

    Closing Sample Paragraph I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my suitability for this interesting position in person. Please let me know if I can provide you with any further information or need to complete an Application Form. Thank you for your kind consideration.

    Enclosures
    Enclose relevant / supporting documentation

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