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Unit 14: Resume Writing

For following–up you need to have good communication skills, above points are related to one Notes
form or another form of communication. One must adopt all the writing tips if you have decided
to draft a follow-up letter.

Task You are an MBA in sales and marketing. You have just passed out of the college
and need to apply for various jobs. Prepare a resume and a covering letter for the same.

14.5 Summary

z The job application is the first step in the career of a person.
z Time and care must be given to the preparation of job application.
z A job application is an offer of service.

z It must show the prospective employer that your services are worth employing.

z It must inform about your qualifications and persuade him that you are a desirable
employee.
z A letter of application is to be accompanied with a resume.
z Resume is the most important document in the job seeking process.

z It is the first introduction of the candidate to the employer, and explains the candidate’s
background.
z It should be interesting and well laid out.
z In short, a CV/resume is a self introduction to promote yourself.
z To be able to sell yourself successfully, you need to know how to prepare a good resume.
z The format of a CV contains a Heading, Objective, Personal details like date of birth,
Education: academic and professional, Awards and achievements, Work Experience,
Activities and skills, hobbies, personality traits and references.

14.6 Keywords

Covering Letter: A letter or application to be accompanied with a resume
Follow-up: To enquire the status or position of the processing of your application

On-line forms: Application forms available on net for submission
Resume: A written statement of personal history – biographical details, educational qualifi cations,
work-experience, achievements, and other strong points

14.7 Self Assessment

Fill in the blanks:
1. While following-up on phone one should be prepared for a .................... interview.
2. For following-up one needs to have good .................... skills.
3. .................... is the most important document in the job seeking process.
4. .................... up the job shows prospective employers your interest in the company.

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