Chapter 7 and 10

            Chapter 7 talks about resumes. It explains how important resumes are when someone is looking for a job. The author begins by introducing the four popular stages to learning. These stages are: unconscious incompetence (when you don’t know what you don’t know), conscious incompetence (you know what you didn’t know and are completely overwhelmed), conscious competence ( you know but you have to concentrate to do it), unconscious competence (you do it so well that you do it without thinking).

 Author explains that a large number of applicants loose their opportunity for a interview because of the way that they write their resumes. This chapter includes suggestions how to build a better resume. Author suggests that we need  to ask these three questions when we write, critique or edit the resume: to whom am I writing and why will they care? Can I picture what I have written and can my claims be substantiated? Is every word spelled correctly and is my resume professional and attractive?

He then also gives a step-by-step guide on how to write the resume.

Chapter 10 talks about interviews. It gives us the tips what to expect and how to act with the interviewer. There are two types of interviews: short and long. The short interview is basically a screening interview where the potential employer will have the first impression of you. It usually lasts less than 30 minutes. The longer interview usually takes place at the workplace but it also can take place at a restaurant or a hotel meeting room. Any conversation that lasts more than 30 minutes is counted as long interview. Author also mentions that stories are important on the interviews, and a good story can get you the job.

I think these two chapters are helpful on understanding how to write a good resume and how to act at the interview.