LINCOLN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE EXAMINATION PAPER FACULTY: COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MULTIMEDIA COURSE: MASTER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE YEAR/ SEMESTER:FIRST YEAR/SEMESTER ONE MODULE TITLE: OPEN SOURCE TECHNOLOGY CODE: MGT 513 TIME ALLOWED:3 HOURS Instruction to candidates 1. This question paper has THREE (3) Sections. 2. Answer ALL questions in Section A, VSAQ 3. Answer 7 questions out of...
Memorandum ( Memo) Memo is a piece of writing ( message) generally written by the officers of an organization for sharing information among them. Memos are often only a few short paragraphs, but they can be much longer depending on their purpose. Here are some typical uses of memos: To inform others about new or...
Post-Interview Correspondence You have several opportunities to communicate after an interview. ( Six types of follow-up messages) 1. Thank-you message 2. Message of inquiry 3. Request for a time extension 4. Letter of acceptance 5. Letter declining a job offer 6. Letter of resignation 1. Thank-you message Write a thank-you message within two days of...
Making a Positive Impression in Job Interviews A. Be ready for the warm-up stage. Stay on your toes; even initial small talk is part of the interviewing process. Greet the interviewer by name, with a smile and direct eye contact. Offer a firm handshake if the interviewer extends a hand. Take a seat only after...
What Employers Look for in an Interview Suitability for a specific job is judged on the basis of Academic preparation Work experience Job-related personality traits (Like people, companies have different “personalities.” some are more intense; others are laid back. Some emphasize teamwork; others expect employees to forge their own way and even to compete with...
Application letters Whenever you submit your resume, accompany it with an application letter to let readers know why you are sending it. Like in other type of business writing, follow the three-step process in application letter as well. Planning : gather information, select the right medium, organize the message Writing : adapt to your audience,...
Constructing Resumes Criteria /components of Resumes Whatever type of resume you write , include the following: Identification Career objectives Education Professional skills ( Functional resume) Work Experience References (not mandatory) Identification: Your name , centered in all caps Your address. Centered two spaces beneath your name Career objective( It is just like a subject line...
Job Correspondence Understanding Employer’s Approach to the Employment Process 1. Looking for someone inside the organization 2. Relying on contacts and personal recommendations 3. Hiring an employment agency or search firm 4. Reviewing unsolicited resumes ( resumes sent voluntarily) 5. Soliciting resumes through advertising ( inviting resumes through advertising) In fact, according to some estimates,...
Drafting Orders The buyers decide to purchase the needed goods from the suppliers. The letter which the buyer sends to the supplier requesting supply of the stated goods is known as an “ order”. Hints for Drafting an Order 1. Thank the supplier for his quotation, especially if they have offered special terms. 2. Give...
Sales Letters Techniques of writing sales letters/Seven steps in developing marketing and sales letters / sales messages: 1. Assessing Audience Needs: Begin by assessing audience needs, interests, and emotional concerns. Try to form a mental image of the typical buyer for the product you want to sell. How can your product help them? Are they...