Download Career Prep: Values, Cover Letters, Resumes, Networking, References, & Interviews and more Quizzes Art in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 values DEFINITION 1 values are the deeply held convictions that influence your thinking when you are faced with choices.values->beliefs->attitudes- >behaviorit is important to understand our values while thinking about goals in life because our values influence how we achieve those goals: when looking for a job you want to work somewhere where you maintain your values and in doing so achieve your goals in life. TERM 2 Cover Letter DEFINITION 2 ONE PAGENeeds 3-4 paragraphs: 1st-intro second(& third)- body Third(or 4th)-closing**the purpose of a cover letter is to introduce your resume. It is to formally let the employer know about you, why you want the job, and what you can bring to the job. It's also where you are able to include some information that you don't have on your resume. TERM 3 Resume DEFINITION 3 Ideally 1 pageDo Include: heading information, objectives, education, experience, awards/accomplishments, certificates/licenses, memberships/affiliationsDon't Include: abbreviations, high school information, reason for leaving last job, opinion words/extreme modifiers, personal pronouns, personal information-height, weight, photo, marital status, religion, social security #, reference information (use separate page), irrelevant/inaccurate/false information, plans, salary requirements TERM 4 Networking DEFINITION 4 80% of all positions are obtained through networking and connectionsHow do I Network?-"may I ask your advice on something?"-"who are the top 5 companies I should contact?"-just say the word: "network"-one-a-day: professional membership directories TERM 5 References DEFINITION 5 Types of References:1. Professional in the same field2. Extracurricular Advisors3. College Administrators (Dean, President, etc)4. College Advisors or Instructors5. Personal Professional AcquaintancesDONT use a reference that doesn't know you very well!DO have 2 faculty members that know you well enough, by graduation, to write you a strong letter of recommendation.
