Chapter 7 Reflections

Between this M COM class and the English course I was taking earlier this semester, a lot of stress has been placed upon the importance of creating resumes, cover letters, and other documents related to seeking employment.  Both classes provide valuable information, yet I found more valuable tips from the M COM class through chapter 7.  Not only does this chapter provide detailed descriptions and examples of these documents, but it also gives helpful information for participating in interviews-- as the potential employee and even as the employer.  Interviews are a critical part of the hiring process, thus making it even more important for the job seeker to perform well in interviews.  One last tip that I appreciated from the readings was the impact of writing a thank-you letter as a follow-up to an interview.  I have never written a thank-you/follow-up letter, but I can now see the importance of doing so.  If I was an employer and I received a follow-up letter from a potential employee, I would be impressed and perhaps consider them more seriously for the job.