Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Unit 2 Lesson 2
Execute the Documents Necessary to
Enter the Game Industry
Big Idea
Specific skills are necessary in order to
obtain and keep a job in the competitive
design industry.
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Job Application
The employer uses the application to
obtain information about educational
background, work experience, and the
applicants ability to follow directions,
write neatly, spell words correctly, and
provide accurate information.
It is very important to take the time
needed to complete the application
correctly.
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Job Application
Remember the following:
Be neat
Be accurate
Complete all areas
Follow the directions
exactly
Check spelling
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Cover Letter
A cover letter is sent with a rsum
when applying for a job.
Used to introduce the applicant to the
employer and show how skills match the
job.
Should answer the question- Why should
I hire you?
Sometimes used as a screening process
before reading the rsum.
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Sincerely,
Your Signature
Your Name
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Rsum
A summary of
educational background
and work experiences
relevant to the desired
position.
Highlights
accomplishments in
order to get an interview
from the employer.
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Rsum
Listed below are some rsum writing tips:
Limit to one page.
Do not include everything accomplished, but
everything stated must be true.
Determine the type of layout that works best.
Use bold to emphasize key skills and
accomplishments.
Choose a font that is easy to readno larger
than 14 point and no smaller than 10 point.
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Rsum
Tailor the rsum to the position.
Use a consistent writing style.
Complete or fragmented sentences are
acceptable, just be consistent.
The headings are in bold type.
Do Not use "I" or "my." No contractions
and define abbreviations.
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Rsum
Start each description with an action
word.
Use present tense verbs when referring
to current activities.
Use past tense verbs when referring to
past activities.
Be concise and clear in all descriptions.
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Rsum
Do not try to impress employers with the
use of complicated or confusing words.
Make sure there are no errors.
Have someone proofread it.
Use quality paper.
Use the same color and type of paper for
rsum, cover letter, and envelope.
Make sure the paper photocopies well.
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Follow Up Letter
Like a thank you note to the employer
after the rsum is mailed and before an
interview.
Purpose is to restate interest in the job.
Send 3-6 weeks after the rsum was
sent.
Looks like the cover letter with a few
changes.
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Follow Up Letter
Address the follow up email to a specific
person.
Introduction and date the rsum was
sent.
Ask for follow up information.
End the follow up letter with a request to
hear about the position.
Give time frames and a number at which
you can be reached for an interview.
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Big Idea
Specific skills are necessary in order to
obtain and keep a job in the competitive
design industry.
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