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Week 9 – Our Last Seminar for the Term!!

Raquel S. Cummings

Agenda…

• Grades… Week 8

• Do You Think??

• Unit 9 reviews

• Brief Review of Final Exam

• Our Last Seminar for the Term :o(

Do you think????Do you think????

• That you improved your typing skills?• If so, what do you think helped?• If not, what do you think you could have done

differently?

This week…This week…

• You learned how to prepare several employment documents. You will continue with Part 3, Unit 11.

• Format both a traditional and electronic resume.

• Format application and follow-up letters

Did you know?Did you know?• Employment forms or other forms with lines

should be completed using a typewriter that has a variable line spacer. It is very difficult to align forms on the computer!

Language Arts ExerciseLanguage Arts Exercise

• 51-D

• Edit the sentences to correct any errors in the use of commas.

• Please provide answers only. ;-)

LA Answers…LA Answers…

• 16. September 2004

• 17. 2005,

• 18. Japan,

• 19. November 2004

• How did you do?

Example:Example:

• Helene signed the first contract on May 12, 2004. Helene signed the first contract in May 2004.

• You try it! ;-) Type one sentence.

Comma, Place example.Comma, Place example.

• He traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the summer. He traveled to Minnesota in the summer.

• You try it! Type one sentence! ;-)

Traditional Resume FormattingTraditional Resume Formatting

• Format and placement of personal information• Margins• Table format• Heading format

• Please refer to page R-12A (Reference Manual) for more information.

Discussion timeDiscussion time

• How many different resume formats have you used in the past 5 years? What do you think is most effective in obtaining a job?

• Do you think it depends on the job? Why? Why not?

• Type 4 sentences and respond to 2 classmates.

Discussion Time…Discussion Time…

• Compare the differences between a traditional resume and an electronic resume.

• Please note: special, symbols font or graphic features should not be used in a electronic resume.

• Type at least 3 sentences and respond to two classmates.

Discussion Time..Discussion Time..• Have any of you ever used the Internet to locate a job?

• Did you submit an electronic resume?

• For instance: www.hotjobs.com

• Explain what happened if you have.

• If you have not, explain what could have happened.

• Use complete sentences and respond to 2 classmates.

Scan-able Resume…Scan-able Resume…

• Many companies scan resumes they receive in their database.

• When a position become available, the company searches for resumes that include keywords such as managerial experience.

• Make sure you resume is scan-able!

Discussion time…Discussion time…

• Discuss the different types of information that would belong in either a resume or a letter of application.

• Complete 3 sentences and respond to two classmates.

Follow-up Letter.Follow-up Letter.

• When, why, and to whom should follow-up letters be sent?

• Have you ever written and sent follow-up letters? If you have not, do you feel that it is necessary, and explain.

• Please refer to page 181.

Now Lets Discuss the Final…

• We will just briefly cover the components of the final so that you will know what direction you are to go in.

Proofreaders Marks

Information received from:

Merriam-Webster.com

Bibliography

Letter of Application

Business Letters & Multipage

Business Letters

MemoBe sure to review

all parts of a Memo

A Few More Things to be Aware of:

• Familiarize yourself with:• Margin placements for letters, reports (number of inches)

• Basic Punctuation Rules (You can also refer to past seminars for more information- commas, etc.)

• Basic Number Rules (Discussed in Week 8 seminar)

• Know whether something is correct or incorrect, based on punctuation rules, spelling, number basics.

A Few things to remember….

• You can always go back and review past seminars for more information covered.

• You can use your books and reference manuals. They will be a big help

• Study, Study, and Study more before you take the exam !!

Remember …..

• There are two parts to the final:• Timed Writing• Language Arts

• Remember to take the Language Arts Exam at one sitting.

• Save Often!

• Click Submit, ONLY when you are done.

Remember…..• If you accidentally get “kicked” out of the Kaplan system

while taking the test, you MUST contact Kaplan Tech Support for assistance first. Remember to get your confirmation number and they will let you know if it is a system or user error.

• If you have difficulty with GDP, please contact GDP Tech Support for assistance first. They will be able to assist you.

• It might be a good idea to not wait until the last minute to complete your exam (especially your GDP). This will help to avoid any issues that may occur.

DUE DATES….

• Everything is Due, Tuesday May 4, 2010 at 11:59 PM EST.

• Any work submitted after this time, will NOT be graded. No late submissions will be accepted. Complete all work early to avoid any problems.

Any Questions?Any Questions?

I will miss you all! I will miss you all! You Guys Have Been AwesomeYou Guys Have Been Awesome