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CHAPTER 15

Zooming In Critical Thinking Answers

You are still in college, and the world of work may be way off in the

future. Why, then, is it important to research the job market and even

prepare a résumé if you are not in the market at this time?

Learning about the job market can help you take stock of your skills in the

field in which you are interested. Do you have those skills? If not, knowing what

What do you know about the hidden job market, and how does networking help a new grad

find a job in this elusive market?

Most students know that not all available jobs are advertised or posted on websites. Many jobs are

filled in house, through employee referrals, or from an existing talent pool. Some jobs are even

created when employers discover a promising candidate. The hidden job market is fueled by

How many résumés should a recent grad prepare? What format is preferable?

This chapter presents many kinds of résumés, but students should begin with one basic résumé that

can be customized to fit each targeted position. This means changing the career objective (if

Ethics Check Answer

Millennials Accused of Job Hopping

From the employee’s view, changing jobs can bring a higher salary, increased responsibilities, new skills,

and greater job fulfillment. From the employer’s view, job hoppers are considered damaged goods and

shunned because they may have been fired from previous positions for slacking off or failing to fit in. Job

Critical Thinking Answers

1. The way candidates search for jobs and the way they are hired has changed dramatically in

the digital age. Name some of the changes that have taken place. In your opinion, have the

changes had a positive or a negative effect? Why?

Job searching and hiring for candidates and hiring managers have changed dramatically in the digital

age. In the distant past, candidates checked classified ads primarily in newspapers in their local

areas. They prepared beautiful print copies of their résumés and sent them out after seeing jobs

2. Why do you think some businesses avoid advertising job openings? If jobs are unlisted, how

can candidates locate them?

Companies avoid advertising because doing so brings a flood of applications, many of which are

from people who do not meet the qualifications. In addition, companies would prefer to bring on

3. Some employment authors claim that the paper résumé is dead or dying. What’s behind this

assertion, and how should current job candidates respond?

In this digital age, the résumé is evolving, but the paper résumé is not disappearing. Although the

death of the paper résumé is a favorite topic of bloggers, in the real world, paper résumés still have a

purpose. Most job candidates begin by preparing a basic print résumé, which can be saved as a

4. Why might it be more effective to apply for unsolicited jobs than for advertised jobs?

Discuss

the advantages and disadvantages of letters that prospect for jobs.

The advantage of unsolicited prospect letters is that the competition is reduced. Many people apply

5. Ethical Issue: Do you believe it is ethical to advertise jobs that are not really available?

From a job candidate’s view, it seems reasonable and fair that all jobs be advertised. From a

company’s view, such a requirement seems unnecessary, restrictive, and unproductive. Human

resources specialists point out that advertising jobs results in a broader, richer pool of applicants and

may produce superior candidates. Hiring managers, however, often prefer to hire recommended

Zooming In

Your Turn: Applying Your Skills With Heather Huhman

To: Heather Huhman <hhuhman@xxx.xxx>

From: Student Name

Subject: Ideas for Article Aimed at First-Time Job Seekers

As you requested, I have consulted friends, fellow students, and contacts in my social networking groups,

asking them questions about their attitudes toward the job search. Below are some responses to

questions you have raised about how they view the job search.

Job Search Prior to Graduation

In general, most soon-to-graduate students realize the importance of thinking about the job search and

Benefits of Networking

Students also understand the importance of networking. They agree that knowing someone in an

organization helps them gain access. I spoke to recent graduates who have learned that if someone

Professional Networking Sites

Some students seem to be unaware of the benefits of professional networking sites such as LinkedIn.

I hope this feedback provides you with information that will help with your article. Please let me know

whether I can do further research to assist you.

Student Name

Activities Solutions

15.1 Document for Analysis: Poorly Written Résumé

Weaknesses

a. Fails to present the name so that it can be easily read by a scanner.

b. Omits the area code for the telephone number.

c. Fails to provide a professional e-mail address.

Revision

Camille E. Montano

1340 East Phillips Avenue, Apartment D

Littleton, CO 80126

Phone: (303) 455-5182 E-mail: camille.montano@gmail.com LinkedIn

OBJECTIVE

Accounting associate position in which my recent accounting education and financial consulting

experience can help the organization achieve its goals.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Expect BA degree with accounting major and finance minor in June 2018

AA degree/certificate of completion in accounting

Two years of experience as part-time financial consultant in the mortgage industry

Developed people, team, and leadership skills as line manager for Target

Experienced in MS Word, MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and QuickBooks

Able to work well in stressful situations

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

EDUCATION

Colorado State University, Pueblo, CO BA to be conferred June 2018

Major: Accounting; Minor: Finance GPA: 3.5 (A = 4.0)

Completed 64 upper-level units including courses in Analysis and Application of Accounting

Data and Financial Reporting

Dean’s Honor List, Fall 2017

Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO AA degree, Accounting, December 2015

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

EXPERIENCE

Primerica Financial Services, Pueblo, CO January 2016–present

Part-Time Financial Consultant

Applied communication skills in assisting clients in obtaining mortgages, consolidating

mortgage loans, and assessing life insurance needs

Praised by supervisor for reliability and painstaking work

Target, Littleton, CO September 2014–August 2015

Line Manager

Developed team and leadership skills in supervising 12 cashiers and front-end associates

Honed organizational skills by preparing weekly work schedules

Expanded people and communication skills by conducting annual performance reviews and

issuing disciplinary action notices as needed

Exercised attention to detail by maintaining change drawer and monetary exchanges with 100

percent accuracy

Substituted for manager as necessary, overseeing entire store

Named Line Manager of the Month, August 2014 and March 2015

Mr. K’s Floral Design of Denver August, 2013–September 2014

Teacher

Developed leadership skills by teaching courses in flower design to classes averaging 25 students

Maintained flower inventory; exercised supervisory skills in overseeing five florists

Made and delivered floral arrangements for weddings and other big events

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

ACTIVITIES

American Accounting Association (AAA), Chair, Spring and Fall, 2016

Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (M.E.Ch.A), Webmaster, January–May 2018

15.2 Document for Analysis: Poor Cover Letter

Weaknesses

a. Fails to use the receiver’s name in the salutation.

b. Neglects to identify the position title and specifically where the announcement appeared.

c. Fails to back up assertions with evidence of qualifications.

Revision

1340 East Phillips Avenue, Apt. D

Littleton, CO 80126

May 4, 2018

Ms. Kara Robinson

Director, Human Resources

Felder & Associates, P.C.

835 South Prairie Avenue

Pueblo, CO 81005

Dear Ms. Robinson:

Please accept my application for the accounting associate position listed May 3 on the Felder &

Associates website.

My work experience and university business courses have permitted me to develop the skills and

qualifications listed for this position. Over 64 units of upper-level college work at Colorado State

University, including eight courses in accounting, have helped me build a firm foundation for a career in

this field.

Working as a financial consultant with Primerica Financial Services, where I assist clients in obtaining

mortgages, consolidating current mortgages, and assessing life insurance needs, has taught me to be

painstaking and detail oriented. As a line manager with Target, I honed my managerial and teamwork

skills by effectively supervising 12 cashiers and front-end associates. My position as a floral design

teacher with Mr. K’s Floral Design of Denver helped me develop interpersonal and leadership skills. As

you can see, I am able to juggle multiple responsibilities including school and work.

To learn how I might contribute to the Felder & Associates workforce, please review the enclosed résumé.

Because I recognize this as a genuine opportunity to contribute to an industry-leading accounting firm, I

am eager to talk with you. Please call me at (303) 455-5182.

Sincerely,

Camille Montano

Enclosure

15.3 Beginning Your Job Search With Self-Analysis

Although this assignment takes time, it is invaluable because it encourages the kind of introspection

15.4 Evaluating Your Qualifications

Be sure to have students prepare these worksheets. They may resist, but with your encouragement

15.5 Choosing a Career Path

Unless they are actively in the job market, students may appear uninterested in this activity.

However, most students know little about the kind of work done in various occupations. Encourage

15.6 Locating Salary Information

Students should print wage information for their chosen occupations in their selected geographic

locations. Discuss with them what the percentages mean: 10 percent of the people in this occupation

15.7 Searching the Job Market

Students are to clip or print a job advertisement or announcement from (a) the classified section of a

15.8 Posting a Résumé on the Web

Many websites encourage the posting of résumés. In a class discussion or in team meetings,

students might discuss sites that seemed most promising. The primary advantage for posting a

15.9 Writing Your Résumé

Have students submit drafts until their résumés and lists of references are perfect. You might have

them bring their completed résumés to class. In small groups have students exchange their

15.10 Preparing Your Cover Message

Discuss with students whether a cover letter or e-mail is appropriate for the job of their choice. It

might be wise to start with a cover letter that they can convert to an e-mail if necessary. Have

15.11 Using LinkedIn in Your Job Search

Encouraging students to join LinkedIn is among the most important advice you can give them. It’s

never too soon for them to start building a digital presence. LinkedIn extends networking in a way

15.12 Tweeting to Find a Job

This task is designed to acquaint students with the latest trends in job-search technology and to learn how

15.13 Analyzing and Building Student E-Portfolios

The goal of this activity is to introduce students to e-portfolios by showing them samples. Then, if you