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• Career


  A person's course or progress through life, a series of related jobs held over a period of time
• Career covers a range of aspects in an individual's life, learning and work
• Career is frequently understood to relate to the working aspects of an individual's life
• Career Planning


  1. Gather information about yourself to assist in making a decision about a career

  2. Investigate the world of work in greater depth, narrow a general occupational direction into a specific one through an informed decision making process, and declare a major

  3. Evaluate occupational choices and gain practical experience through practicum work or internships, relevant summer employment
• Top 10 traits employers seek out in candidates

  • Positive Attitude
  • Team Player
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Dependable
  • Detail Oriented
  • Good Communicator
  • Adaptable
  • Confident
  • Honest
• Personality traits of a 'globalized person'

  • Can engage in Multitasking
  • Can innovate
  • Can be a Leader
  • Can Represent the Company and its Goals
  • Can be Committed
• Resume

  A summary of statement that describes one's assets, experiences, education and potential in a way that will maximize the possibility of being hired for particular job
• Formulating and writing the resume should be deliberate and perfect
• Functional Resume

  • Highlights one's abilities rather than the chronology of one's career, useful for those who have frequently changed jobs, stopped working and decided to return, or wanted to have a change in career
• Chronological Resume

  • The most common and popular format, contains an objective and summary of career experience from most recent to the oldest, includes listings of employers and related accomplishments, includes education and additional skills
• Combination or Hybrid Resume

  • Combines the best features of the chronological and functional formats, leads with a description of functional skills and related qualifications, followed by a reverse-chronological employment history
• Application Cover Letter

  • The standard cover letter used alongside a resume during a job application, geared toward a certain job and tailored to the skills and specifications listed in the job posting, used to sell yourself as a job candidate
• Prospecting Cover Letter

  • Inquires about open job positions in general, not a response to a specific job posting, setup much like the application letter
• Networking Cover Letter

  • The most casual and shortest type of cover letter, sent to former colleagues, mentors, friends and other contacts to inform them of the person's status as a job seeker and ask for help in their job search