Job Skills: Audio/Visual

Once you have identified a job that’s right for you, how do you communicate to a prospective employer that you’re the perfect choice—without being able to introduce yourself in person? This video uses case studies and advice from career counseling experts as it explains the ins and outs of the job application process. Profiling two different contenders who are applying for their dream jobs, the program takes viewers through the often detailed and laborious steps of preparing a CV or resume, writing a cover letter, and making sure these get through the appropriate channels. Discussions of other job application methods round out this practical and insightful guide. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. A part of the series Job Search Success. (19 minutes)

How should you balance social media and your job? What’s the best way to ask for a raise? Who should pick up the tab for a business lunch? In this program, both business experts and a focus group of young professionals advise viewers on the proper way to conduct oneself in different types of work-related situations. Among the many topics covered are nonverbal communication and “personal space,” handling dissatisfied callers, when and how to interrupt a busy colleague, composing professional e-mails, asking for a raise, and managing time effectively. The focus group also offers tips and anecdotes on what not to do at work. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Cambridge Educational/MotionMasters Coproduction. Part of the series Professionalism 101. (25 minutes)