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For your “Complete” assignment write a narrative essay addressing the five questions or statements listed below. Your essay must follow APA format, include a minimum of 1,200 words, and 3 scholarly resources. Please note that the resume and cover letter requirement does not factor into the word count for the essay.
· Discuss the importance of networking. What are some advantages and disadvantages in using professional recruiters for networking jobs? How can you use social media in your job search?
· Discuss the purpose of a resume and describe the differences between a chronological, skills, and functional resume. What techniques can a jobseeker utilize when building a resume to grab an employer’s attention. Compose a resume based on your skillset and interests and upload it into the drop box.
· What can you communicate in a cover letter that you cannot communicate in a resume or application? Create a cover letter that reflects the information you composed in your resume for a position in which you would consider applying. Upload the cover letter into the drop box.
· Discuss the steps a jobseeker would need to take when preparing for an interview. What steps should one take to follow up after an interview?
· Student feedback helps Bethel University to improve. Describe one aspect of Bethel that you like and one that you dislike.