A Future in Management

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A Future in Management In this section: All kinds of businesses need managers. This section discusses: • Types of Management Careers • Applying for a Job

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A Future in Management What You’ll Learn • The kinds of management careers available. • The difference between for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations. • How to write a résumé and cover letter.

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A Future in Management Why It’s Important To begin a career in management, you need to know what management jobs are available and how to apply for them.

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A Future in Management Key Terms • for-profit business

• cover letter

• nonprofit organization

• chronological résumé

• résumé

• skills résumé

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A Future in Management Types of Management Careers 1. For-profit businesses operate to earn money for their owners. 2. Nonprofit organizations operate to promote a special interest or

cause.

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A Future in Management Estimated Growth in Some Managerial Occupations Occupation

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Approximate 1996 Employment

Projected Increase by 2006

6,699

23.60%

1,417

37.70%

1,841

21.10% cont. Slide 6 of 13

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A Future in Management Estimated Growth in Some Managerial Occupations cont. Occupation

Approximate 1996 Employment

Projected Increase by 2006

Management & Public Relations

19,945

28.50%

Mortgage, Security, & Commodity Bankers & Brokers

2,517

43.70%

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A Future in Management When Applying for a Job When applying for a job, you should know about • Types of résumés • Preparing a résumé • Writing a cover letter

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A Future in Management Types of Résumés • Chronological résumé. • Skills résumé. • Computers and résumés

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A Future in Management Preparing a Résumé • Showcase what you have to offer. • Be honest. • Concentrate on your skills and education if you don’t have much experience. • Keep your résumé brief. • Leave out any reference to your age, race, sex, marital status, height or weight, or overall health. Fig 2-1

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A Future in Management Writing a Cover Letter • Tell the company why you’re writing. • Explain to the company why they should hire you. • Ask for an interview in the closing paragraph.

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A Future in Management Fact Idea and Review 1 What is the difference between a for-profit firm and a nonprofit organization? 2. The purpose of a résumé and cover letter is to get you a job. True or false? Explain your answer.

3. List three things you should not include on your résumé and explain why you shouldn’t list them. Cont. Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

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A Future in Management Fact Idea and Review cont. 4.

Why do companies scan résumés and keep them in electronic databases?

5.

What should you include in the first paragraph of your cover letter? The last?

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