BUSINESS CASE, SLP, and TD

Employment Communication

Modular Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, the student will be able to satisfy the following outcomes:

•Case◦Create an effective cover letter.

◦Compose an effective resume.

•SLP◦Conduct an information interview.

•TD◦Create an effective cover letter.

Module Overview

An Interview

Interviewing for information. Writing a resume. Writing a cover letter. Writing a thank-you note. You may not need these skills now, but it is very likely that you will sometime. This module covers the essentials of finding a job. Everyone knows that a resume can make or break the fortunes of a job seeker. The cover letter that accompanies it is just as important. So, why information interviews then? Well, a famous study, "The Strength of Weak Ties," showed that most people get jobs not from job ads but from people they know. And not just any people, people they don't know very well. It isn't your good buddy that is likely to help you find a job; it is your good buddy's ex-running partner who happens to work in the field you are trying to break into. How do you take advantage of this fact—the fact that acquaintances are more likely to lead to a new job than established friends? You do information interviews, which are explained in detail in this module.