Career. Careers Learning Objectives : Select career options Write a cover letter and resume Prepare...

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CareerCareer

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CareersCareers

Learning Objectives :

• Select career options

• Write a cover letter and resume

• Prepare for an interview

• Research a prospective employer

• Compose a thank-you letter

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CareersCareers

• Person’s job, occupation or vocation

• Total pattern of work and work-related activities that develops throughout a lifetime

• Affect people’s lives in many ways

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Values, Interests, and abilitiesValues, Interests, and abilities

• Values :- person’s basic goals e.g. money, power, fame, religion, beauty and integrity

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InterestsInterests

• Actions reflect their values

• Identify strong interests before selecting a career field

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AbilitiesAbilities

• Influence how easily a person learns to perform various activities

• Skill itself – e.g. speaking a foreign language or using a computer

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Identifying the job you wantIdentifying the job you want

• (1) Nature of the work, (2) working conditions (3) special abilities required (4) physical demands (5) preparation needed (6) chances for employment (7) probable earnings (8) job security (9) chances for advancement

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Industries/Job OpportunitiesIndustries/Job Opportunities

• Tourism sectors :- Travel Agencies, tourism board, airlines, airlines, car rental company, visitors’ attractions, cruises, event management etc

• Job opportunities :- convention sales manager, executive director, Croupier/dealer, tourism planner, corporate sales manager

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Industries/Job OpportunitiesIndustries/Job Opportunities

• Hospitality sectors :- Hotels, F&B outlets

• Job opportunities :- concierge, front desk, front office, reservations staff, security

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Job Researching and NetworkingJob Researching and Networking

• Find jobs through contact with friends or relatives

• Learn about job opportunities is by word of mouth

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Preparation for the Job SearchPreparation for the Job Search

• Prepared to provide the same information that you would cover in a letter

• Responding to an advertisement, internet, traditional mail

• Cover letter goes with a resume

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Cover letterCover letter

• Opening

• Main Body

• Closing

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ResumeResume

• Describes a person’s background and skills in more detail than a cover letter

• Cover letter given to an employer before or after during the interview

• Structured so that the applicant’s qualifications stand out and match the requirements of a job

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ResumeResume

• Typed neatly, well organized, easy to read, and on standard white or buff-colored 8 ½ by 11-inch paper

• Entry-level resume :- one double-spaced page, or single-spaced if there is a lot of information

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ResumeResume

• Strong background or many years of experience may require two pages

• Remember to note :- recruiters have many resumes to read, therefore, lengthy ones can be counterproductive

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FormatFormat

1) Chronological :- list of work experience and educational history

2) Functional :- organizes experience

according to skills or functions

3) Combination :- fact-filled resume, combines experience and accomplishments

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InterviewInterview

• One to one or one to a few interviewers

• If shortlisted, proceed to the next stage

• Generally, at least two stage interview

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Interview Interview

• Prepare for a job interview by learning as much as you can about the employer’s business

• Ask intelligent questions

• Shows that you are interested in the company

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Interview skillsInterview skills

• Opportunity for you to learn more about the job opening

• Give your interviewer to know more about you besides your resume

• Interviewer looking for qualitative skills e.g. communication skills, interpersonal etc

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The Next StepThe Next Step

• After the interview, send a thank-you letter to the interviewer

• Do not call for an update unless it is necessary

• If unsuccessful, most companies send a rejection letter or postcard or may keep resume for six months

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Successful applicationsSuccessful applications

• Top quality work is essential to succeed in today’s working world

• Learn and grow through essential experience

• Well-thought goals, appropriate training and education, determination make your first job very satisfying

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SummarySummary

• Joining the tourism and hospitality industry requires certain types of employees

• Through resume and interview, clearer picture to choose the right candidate

• Send a thank you note after the interview reinforce the idea of your interest in the company