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nummyann · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Identifying and communicating with your professional references is an important part of the job-search process. List and explain three strategies discussed in the book for contacting and preparing your references to showcase your professionalism both to them and your prospective employers.

Question 2

Which step is not a part of the organization process?
A) grouping related ideas together
B) matching the order to anticipated audience response
C) differentiating major and minor points
D) determining the most effective sequence of ideas
E) mind-mapping ideas into step-by-step lists

k2629 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Before you being interviewing, supply your references with a copy of your rsum and information about the types of positions you are seeking.

Immediately following an interview, inform references via e-mail or phone about the position, its requirements, and the recommendation deadline.

Help your references help you. Remind them of positive experiences they have had with you or specific evidence that they can use to support their generalizations of your skills and attributes.

Let your references know they types of information you would like them to stress about you if contacted by an employer.

Avoid listing references on your resume; this space can be better used for describing your qualifications and experiences relevant to the position.

If asking a reference to write a letter of recommendation for you, provide information in writing that your reference can refer to when preparing the letter.

Answer to Question 2

E