Response to Chapters 2, 9 & 10

As I approach the end of my education at WSU Vancouver, I realize that the looming task of writing a resume is upon me. I couldn't help but try to absorb as much information from chapter 2 as I could. I'm almost certain I will be referring back to it soon. I believe the most important aspect of writing a resume, found in chapter 2, is finding out exactly what your potential employer is looking for in applicants of a certain position. Having many experiences and skills doesn't mean as much when it doesn't pertain to the job. As mentioned in the book, a little research in this area can make a big difference to employers who are narrowing down applicants. On a side note, one thing that I liked in this chapter was its encouragement for individuality through creativity in the overall design of resumes.

Chapter 9 provided information on what to include in the introduction of a communication. This section covers 9 guidelines in total. As I came to guideline 5, I started to question the high level of information that was being suggested for an introduction up to this point. However, as guideline 7 states, while the introduction can be brief or take up to several pages, there are a few things readers should know. What readers should know in the introduction of a communication are as follows:

• The reason they should read
• The main point
• The organization and scope
• The background information needed to understand

After these areas are covered, writers can tailor additional introduction information to their reader's needs.