Communication 2000: Employment Communication (with Learner Guide)

by Agency for Instructional Technology

• ISBN13: 9780538433242
• ISBN10: 0538433248
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-17
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Employment Communication centers on the communication skills necessary for conducting a successful job search or making a change in jobs. Includes how to create effective resumes and cover letters, search for job information, prepare for a successful interview, understand job expectations, and make a job change. Text contains 10 workshops highlighting key workplace communication topics, special features, appropriate literature selections, Internet connections and project-based exercises.

Table of Contents

Developing Your Resume	2	(8)
Components and characteristics of an effective resume
Video Spotlight: ``Introduction to Employment Communication''	5	(5)
Cover Letters and More	10	(8)
Strategies for preparing cover letters and job applications
What to Look For	18	(10)
Exploring salary, compensation, and job benefits
Literature Connection: To Be of Use by Marge Piercy	24	(4)
Where to Look	28	(6)
Strategies for job hunting and networking
Video Spotlight: ``Getting Started''	30	(4)
Surfing for a Job	34	(6)
Job-search resources on the Web
Preparing for the Interview	40	(8)
Effective research, planning, and preparation
Video Spotlight: ``Be Prepared!''	43	(5)
During the Interview	48	(8)
Communicating effectively and presenting a professional image
Video Spotlight: ``The Interview''	51	(5)
After the Interview	56	(8)
Techniques for an effective follow-up
Your First Day	64	(8)
Getting off to a good start in a new job
Changing Jobs	72	(9)
Methods for handling employment changes
Video Spotlight: ``Headhunter.net: Online Career Resources''	75	(1)
Literature Connection: Mother to Son	76	(5)
Langston Hughes
Field Study	81	(3)
Glossary	84