The Minority Guide To Professionalism

Daniel Mushala

Description

The Minority Guide to Professionalism is a guide to prepare those entering the world of work beyond resume writing and interviewing. The Guide covers attitude on the job, time management, finances and setting goals. The aim is to prepare our young to succeed in the workplace, but most importantly after securing a job how to keep a job.

Sujets

• Santé et bien-être
• Développement personnel
• développement personnel
• Self-help
• Personal Growth

Informations

• Publié par: eBookIt.com
• Date de parution: 07 avril 2014
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780974344102
• Langue: English

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The Minority Guide To
Professionalism

Daniel N. Mushala

The Minority Guide To Professionalism
by Daniel Mushala
Copyright 2014 Daniel Mushala
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Published in eBook format by TMG Publishing
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ISBN-13: 978-0-9743-4410-2
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Lesson One – The Resume & Cover Letter
Never underestimate the power of your resume and cover letter. They are your greatest selling tool. Take your time working on your resume, because it will determine whether or not you are called for an interview. Therefore, it has to be perfect - no mistakes, no spelling errors and no grease or coffee marks. Make sure your resume is no more than two pages. Print out your resume on 100% linen paper. The paper should be either white or tan; anything else is not appealing. In today’s market, companies accept resumes via email or uploading it to the company. Be sure to exclude addresses that have any sexual, religious or racial overtures. For example, humpback@..., bigbootie@..., blackrob@..., emoney@..., ghettofab@. Remember it is all about being a professional. You can find plenty of examples on the internet. Always keep your resume update. There will be job opportunities for you in the future and you want to be prepared. You can find plenty of examples of a cover letter and resume on the internet.
Lesson Two – Filling Out Employment Applications
Make sure you have at least three copies of your resume with you, and a typewritten list of three references. Keep at least two pens with you – either two blue pens or two black pens, just in case one runs out of ink. Make sure you read over the entire application carefully and thoroughly to understand all the questions so you can answer them correctly. Take your time filling out the application. Too many mistakes will reduce your chances of being hired. To familiarize yourself with the application process, get a job application from a fast food place, a career center or an employment training center. Fill out the application at home and use it as an example when you are filling out other applications for different companies, non-profit organizations etc. If you have an application already filled out, it would make applying for jobs easier.
Lesson Three – Temporary Agencies
A temporary agency provides you with temporary employment with different companies doing a variety of different type of work. These jobs or assignments are short in duration. The can be from 1 week to a month or even up to a year. These are non-permanent jobs. However, the temp agency can help you land a job. Register with more than one temp agency in your area. Temp agencies are a great place to get started in the working world. All you need is some basic computer knowledge, to be able to type at least 45 words per minute, know how to alphabetize, understand basic math, and be organized. Please note they will test you to see if you have the skills and knowledge prior to sending you an assignment. Temp agencies give you a vast range of work experiences. They can open your horizons to what is out there and the types of work various companies and/or organizations offer. I’ve temped before and I am a big fan of temp agencies because of the life and work experience you can gain. It also exposes you to the professional world.
Lesson Four – Dressing for Success
Dress sharp at work, for going out for an interview, or to fill out a job application. Please do not wear jeans, sneakers, halter tops, mini-skirts, high heels, fish net stockings, shorts or anything like that. Keep it simple, clean & professional.
Men – please wear a nice shirt with a tie, or a clean shirt with a nice pair of pants and shined shoes. Please do not wear any bling bling. Your job here is to make a great first impression.
Ladies – please keep jewelry to a minimum. In the professional work place, it’s called the Rule of 7. Wear only seven pieces of jewelry.