Points to cover within Resume Writing and Job Intereviewing Skills

Resume Writing Skills:

• Purpose of a resume
• Gathering and evaluating the data to put into the resume -- building a profiles of interests, skills, accomplishmnets, history of work (paid or volunteer), etc.
• Researching prospective employers.
• Translation: Presenting collected resume information into active, effective statements and format.
• Presenting the resume material so that it puts applicant in the best possible light.
• Writing a cover letter.

Job Interviewing Skills:

• Reviewing information about the prospective employer.
• Developing a list of questions to be asked and/or answered.
• Preparations for physical appearance at job interview.
• Interview etiquette.
• Following up interviews with a thank-you note.

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