Title: Apply communication skills to employment search.
Course: GRADS: Family Focus (19905-36) > Section: Applying Employability Skills

Application should include

- making a telephone contact
- developing networking contacts
- preparing a résumé
- completing a job application form
- identifying and requesting permission for references
- writing a cover letter and a thank-you letter.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- Why is making a good first impression important when seeking employment?
- What information should your résumé convey to potential employers?

Communication

- What resources provide reliable information about job trends in your field of interest?
- What information should you include in a cover letter?
- What points should you emphasize in a thank-you letter?

Leadership

- How does your attitude and outlook help you find employment regardless of your age, level of experience, education, skills, and training?
- What are transferable job skills?
- How can skills developed in one job be helpful in obtaining a different job?

Management

- What steps can you take to improve your communication skills?
- Why should you tell others in your network that you are seeking employment?