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Technical Writing:

Technical Writing:. Writing on the Job Site!. Technical Writing . You already know that technical writing is informational writing that is used in the business world . This type of writing gives instructions or provides information about a product, service, or task.

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Technical Writing:

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  1. Technical Writing: Writing on the Job Site!

  2. Technical Writing • You already know that technical writing is informational writing that is used in the business world. This type of writing gives instructions or provides information about a product, service, or task. • But how is technical writing USED? • Today, we are going to explore how to read and create job applications, résumés, and cover letters

  3. HELP WANTED!! • When you are looking for a job, the first step is to check local papers and job search engines for positions available. Classified Ads, or postings for jobs in newspapers or on websites are also considered TECHNCIAL WRITING, because they provide information about businesses seeking employees and provide the steps to applying for specific jobs. • Find Jobs @: • Monster.com • Simplyhired.com • CareerBuilder.com

  4. Résumés When you want to get a specific job, the first step is to create a Résumé, which is a document that describes your skills and experience to a potential employer. A Good Résumé Will Usually Include… Contact Info (Name, address, telephone number, e-mail, and mailing address – so that your potential new boss can contact you) A Statement of Objective (A great opening sentence explaining WHAT kind of job you are looking for – could include the type of job, desired hours, field, or salary range.) A List of Skills/Qualifications (An explanation of your abilities related to the job and how you’ve used them in the past) Your Job and Education History (List if you’ve had a degree in the field or if you’ve worked a related job before) Awards and References (Any awards you received in school or on a related job, and the names/contact info for at least 2 people who can give a good explanation of your abilities and qualifications)

  5. Example Résumé Joe Smith Email:joejoegogo@gmail.com 123 Bruins Lane Phone:(343) 831-3945 Chicago, IL 93842 Objective: To secure a position in the North Carolina Public School System as a Language Arts teacher at the middle school level. Skills/ Qualifications: - A passion for shaping young minds, as evidenced by three years of volunteer work at the Boys and Girls Club - Advanced teacher training from two years of Teacher’s Academy summer programs at Eastern University College Education and Job History: 2009- 2013: Eastern University College. Received a Master of Arts in English Education with high honors. 2010 – 2013: Worked at Eastern Regional Boys and Girls Club as a Mentor 2012-2013: Completed teaching internship at Local Place Middle School * References available upon request!

  6. Business Letters • Cover Letters – Letters sent with another document, which explain the contents of the important document (EX: the first page of a tax document with your contact information, a letter in front of physician’s forms explaining how to fill them out, or the greeting in front of a résumé. These follow the format of general business letters. • General business letters – Letters sent to a business, from a business, or between businesses to carry out professional matters. Examples include business memos, letters of complaint, proposals, requests, and more.

  7. Résumé Cover Letters Placed before a person’s résumé Greets the employer Explains the position that you are seeking Briefly summarizes what the employer will find in your résumé Thanks the reader for his/her time and provides the best method of contact to reach the author of the letter

  8. Your Job… Complete the Career Interest Survey to determine what types of jobs you might enjoy in the future. Use iPods to complete a search of related jobs at: http://mappingyourfuture.org/planyourcareer/careership/match_career.cfm and read about a job that you might like to have in the future Create an original Résumé and Cover Letter as if you are applying to the job of your choice. You can fictionalize a company name or use a real one. If the career requires a degree or other training, write the resume as if you have received the needed training from a college of your choice.

  9. (Block 3) Complete the Career Interest Survey to determine what types of jobs you might enjoy in the future. Use iPods to complete a search of related jobs at: http://mappingyourfuture.org/planyourcareer/careership/match_career.cfm and read about a job that you might like to have in the future Write a 2-3 paragraph summary describing your job interest, what you would do on this job, and what education you would need to get such a job.

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