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13 Cards in this Set
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Interests
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those things that arouse an individual's attention and are frequently predecessors to skill development
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Technical Skills
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also referred to as content skills, describe specific skill required to perform the unique duties of a particular job or activity
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Self-Management Skills
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personal traits that express how well one performs a particular skill
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Goals
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achievements by which individuals direct their energy
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Know the examples of multi-industry national business directories
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Dun's Million Dollar Directory, Standard & Poor's Register, and the Thomas Register of Manufacturers
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What are the sources for accessing the hidden job market?
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networking contacts, alumni, mentors, newspaper articles, telephone books, temporary agencies, internships, job shadowing, informational interviews, professional and trade journal articles, part-time and/or summer employment, freelance work, industry and professional websites, and chamber of commerce directories
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What are acceptable salutations when writing job search correspondence?
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"Dear Mr. (Their name):" If the name of the addressee is unknown, you can use titles such as Director of Personnel, Search Committee, or Human Resource Director. Avoid sexist salutations and "To Whom It May Concern"
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Where do you place the courtesy copy notation?
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two lines after the enclosure notation
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Prospecting Letter
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also referred to as an uninvited letter, introductory letter, or letter of inquiry, allows job seekers to take a proactive approach to their job search. They should state their specific job interest and briefly describe how they meet the needs of the employer, and should close the letter with a statement regarding the action they expect from the addressee, along with the action the job seeker will take
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Invited Letter
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used when responding to an advertised position, allows a job seeker to speak to the requirements of the ad and is designed to promptly inform the employer that the letter writer possesses the job qualifications as stated in the as
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Plain text is commonly known as...
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ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange
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The functional resume’ is also known as the...
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problem-solving resume
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What are the ten tips suggested for strengthening resumes’?
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Target the resume, select the best format, appearances count, honesty is essential, quantify and use power words, avoid wordiness, prioritize the content, less is best, be consistent, fine tune
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