Reading Response-Week 2

Reading Response 2

Chapter 15 gave excellent advice on how to search for a job. I was aware of many of the strategies they brought up in the chapter from my own experience in searching for summer internships the last few years. I have experienced a lot of the problems brought up in the chapter, like how you can tailor a resume for the job you want, or how to make your resume more scannable. I also agree with the importance of taking an active role in finding a job. Job hunting is a constant activity and to have the best chance for success, you cannot wait around for employers to find you.

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Matt's picture

Chapter 15’s focus on career building strategies was very pragmatic and somewhat interesting. I found some of the strategies and ideas discussed somewhat common sense and some others I had never really thought about. The chapter’s explanation of how to form your resume and cover letter to tailor to specific skill sets and specific audiences insightful and provided me with some new strategies I had never really considered.

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Kristin's picture

Chapter 15, “Starting Your Career,” had some really good tips and explanations about how to create the documents needed to find a career.

I have always struggled somewhat with tailoring my résumé to emphasize particular skills. I feel like it’s much easier to do this when you have a lot of experience and education to choose from. It’s hard to omit irrelevant work experience if you have little to no work experience to begin with! However, the chapter made a good point about using the language of the industry to which you are applying in.

Reading Response 2 " starting your Career"

Chapter 15 “Starting Your Career” is about what it says, starting your career. There are many steps you need to take when starting a career. First you need to make a resume which briefly explains why you would be a good employee for the job. After you make a strong resume you need to create an application letter to give more information if requested. Creating a professional portfolio may also be a necessary step in starting your career.

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