Entering the World of

WorkChapter 7

How to Present Yourself

How to Present Yourself

•2-way agreement•Applying for a job

Two-way agreement

How does it benefit both employer and employee

Employers

Want good workers

EmployeesWants job can do well

and get a good salary

Applying for a job

Formal application process

•Completing job application

•Submit resume and cover letter

• interview

Job application•Follow instructions•Neat•Correct spelling•Correct information

Resume`•Typed document that provides brief history of work experience and education

CHARLIE CROWLEY6693 High StreetNutley, New Jersey 07110(201) 123-4567

Job wanted: Part-time after school and weekend job...Stockroom helper ...Grocery bagger ...Golf Caddie ...Dishwasher

...Theater maintenance helper ...Arcade guide          Reliable. Willing and able to show up on time.          Honest and trustworthy.          Good attitude around others. Willing to help, patient with people, do my share, willing to learn.

Paid Work Experience1996-97 Handyman         Worked on Nutley rental property owned by my relatives... Replaced broken wood fence.... Painted inside and outside walls.... Cleared out trash left by tenants. Fall 1995 Babysitter        Do on-call work for parent during football games. 1995-96 Bagger after school, weekends, vacations         Bagged groceries at US Army Commissary, Hamburg, Germany 1995 Woodworker and Salesman part-time during school year         Produced wood handicrafts; sold them to teachers and other students.... Increased sales by giving customers a chance to try out the merchandise and show it to others.... Increased income by raising prices on popular items.... Used woodworking tools to make handicrafts. 1994 Golf CaddieCaddied every day during summer vacation.

Resume`Highlights your skills and includes some personal information

Resume`

References included

Resume`

Potential employees selected by best prepared resumes

Cover LetterInforms employer that you are applying for a position in the company

Cover Letter

Accompanies the resume

Salley Kooman1 Diamond StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012 October 31, 2002

Ted Schenkel, Recruiting CoordinatorWest Coast Partners7 Main St., 43 FloorLos Angeles, CA 90015

Dear Mr. Schenkel:

I am a senior at California University majoring in English, and I am extremely interested in position with West Coast Partners upon graduation.Consulting is definitely thecareer I want to pursue. Work on my dissertation to this point has involved extensive research, hypothesis formulation, hours of analysis, and t0am collaboration with my mentor; this process is not unlike the consulting project cycle. In addition, my elective coursework in microeconomics has increasedmy interest and honed my skills in the business arena. A series of conversations with consultants at various firms - especially West Coast Partners - has confirmed that consulting is the right career for me.

West Coast Partners appeals to me for a number of reasons. I am extremely interested in the life sciences and telecom industries, and West Coast Partners is particularly strong in those industries. I am also drawn to the small size of the firm, as I feel it would create more immediate opportunities for leadership and a strong community environment. Finally, I have been incredibly impressed with all of the consultants I've spoken with from your firm; each person is bright yet humble, passionate yet and good-natured. I would be thrilled to join your firm.

I have enclosed my resume for your review. I very much appreciate your time and consideration, and I hope to hear from your team in the near future.Sincerely,

Cover Letter

1.Salutation and specific job for which you are applying

Four Parts

SalutationTed Schenkel, Recruiting CoordinatorWest Coast Partners7 Main St., 43 FloorLos Angeles, CA 90015

Dear Mr. Schenkel:

Cover Letter

2. Information regarding your knowledge of the company

Four Parts

Knowledge of company

West Coast Partners appeals to me for a number of reasons. I am extremely interested in the life sciences and telecom industries, and West Coast Partners is particularly strong in those industries.

I am also drawn to the small size of the firm,

Cover Letter

3. Positive statement about contributions you can make to the company

Four Parts

Cover Letter

4. Desire for interview plus follow-up information

Four Parts

Preparing for interview

First Impression Very important

Creating Good Impression

•Never have second chance

•Dress Properly

Creating Good Impression

•Let interviewer take lead in conversation

•Show interest

Creating Good Impression

•Don’t talk about wages unless you are a finalist for the position

•End positive

Follow up

Send thank-you note