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in preparing a ready-to-mail cover letter

cover letter includes, in the introductory paragraph, the name of the job, where the job description was located, and a personal note of qualification for the job

cover letter includes, in the body, the personal education and work experiences can be utilized by the employer

cover letter includes, in the concluding paragraph, a desire for an interview and personal information such as a telephone number and email address

cover letter is formatted correctly

cover letter exhibits 100 percent correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

cover letter is saved on a data storage device for reference and update

cover letter presents a professional image--high quality type, printing, and paper

in preparing a ready-to-mail resume

resume reflects accurate analysis of the target job and audience

resume contains only relevant information

resume includes a documentation of personal work history in chronological order beginning with most recent

resume includes skills/training necessary to do the job

resume is easy to read: no complete sentences, elimination of "I", no long paragraphs, organized to highlight most important information

resume presents a professional image--high quality type, printing, and paper

resume has 100 percent correct spelling and grammar usage

resume is stored on a data disk for reference and update

in preparing a ready-to-mail follow up letter

follow up letter includes, in the introductory paragraph, an expression of thanks for the interview

follow up letter includes the name of the job and a personal note of qualification for the job

follow up letter includes, in the concluding paragraph, an expression of a continued interest in the job and personal information such as a telephone number and email address

follow up letter is formatted correctly

follow up letter exhibits 100 percent correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

follow up letter is saved on a data storage device for reference and update

follow up letter presents a professional image--high quality type, printing, and paper

by participating in the class

by submitting a list of employment sites

by viewing a presentation about employment services by a job service agency

by viewing a presentation by the library regarding employment resources

you enter into class discussions about various possible job contacts

you offer questions or comments during class about networking

you attend class regularly

you arrive for class on time

you listen attentively during class

list includes a minimum of four different employment search engines from the internet

list includes the names of several different newspapers in the areas of potential employment

list includes job services by a job service agency

list includes employment resources obtained in the library and the Department of Labor statistics

by dressing appropriately for a mock interview

you dress at least "one step" above that expected of daily wear: no tennis shoes, blue jeans, or T-shirts

your shoes are polished

your hair is combed

jewelry worn is appropriate

in a mock interview

you present interviewer with a completed job application, resume, and letter of application

you present interviewer with a job description

you present interviewer with a description of the company

you arrive 5-10 minutes early

you greet the interviewer with confidence and warmth with a firm handshake

you explain how your skills and background can contribute to the organization

you answer questions thoroughly, without presenting irrelevant or inappropriate information

you show a sincere interest and enthusiasm for the employment situation

you ask questions that show knowledge about the company and insight about the job, but are not benefits-related

you judge accurately the type of work you can accomplish

you honestly present information that to the best of your knowledge is true

you maintain eye contact

you demonstrate comfortable, poised manner

you are courteous

you express appreciation to the interviewer

you write a thank you note to the interviewer(s)

by participating in the class

by submitting a month long budget

you enter into class discussions about saving for retirement

you enter into class discussions about evaluating loans

you enter into class discussions about long term savings plans

you enter into class discussions about tax advantages for saving in long term products

you enter into class discussions about home ownership vs. renting

you enter into class discussions about wise spending of money

you enter into class discussions about wise spending of money

you offer questions or comments during class about financial responsibility

you attend class regularly

you arrive for class on time

you listen attentively during class

budget includes entertainment expenses

budget includes food expenses

budget includes rental/house expenses

budget includes insurance expenses

budget includes clothing expenses

budget includes other incidentals expenses

budget includes income

budget includes savings

budget includes discretionary income (income minus all expenses+savings)

by participating in the class

you enter into class discussions about joining professional organizations

you enter into class discussions about reading professional literature

you enter into class discussions about taking advanced courses in architecture

you offer questions or comments during class staying up with current trends in the field of architecture

you attend class regularly

you arrive for class on time

you listen attentively during class

by submitting a summary of industry expectations

summary includes a list of industry representatives contacted

summary includes a list of industry expectations voiced by each representative

summary includes a list of benefits offered by each company

summary includes the contact information for each representative

by submitting a completed portfolio

portfolio includes an example of a resume

portfolio includes an example of a cover letter

portfolio includes list of references (minimum of three)

portfolio includes examples of projects worked on in school

portfolio includes examples of professional projects

portfolio includes copies of the outlines of instruction for each course taken