Understanding the Job-Application Process
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Understanding the Job-Application Process
Preparing job-application materials requires weeks and months, not days, and there is no way to cut corners. The Focus on Process box presents an overview of the process.
FOCUS ON PROCESS
In writing job-application materials, pay special attention to these steps in the writing process.
| PLANNING | Learn as much as you can about the organizations to which you will apply. See Chapter 6 for help with research. | |
| DRAFTING | Decide whether to write a chronological or skills résumé, and use traditional sections and headings. In your job-application letter, elaborate on key points from your résumé. | |
| REVISING |  |
You want these documents to be perfect. Ask several people to review them. See the Writer’s Checklist. |
| EDITING | ||
| PROOFREADING |