Let Them Know Who You Are Resume and Cover Letter Writing

Let Them Know Who You AreLet Them Know Who You Are

Resume and Cover Letter Resume and Cover Letter WritingWriting

Hi, my name is…Hi, my name is…First name, middle initial, and last name

Make sure this is the most visible part of the resume…you want them to remember who you are

AddressCapitalize all words including Street, Boulevard, etc.Either place city, state, zip on the next line or separate

from address by a commaOther contact information (phone # and e-mail)

(402) xxx-xxxx <--Don’t forget your area codeDO NOT USE AN E-MAIL THAT IS UNPROFFESSIONAL!

I would like to…I would like to…Objective

This is where you write what you want in regard to the position/school/scholarship you are applying for

Example objectivesTo be accepted into the University of _____________.To be considered for the ______________ scholarship.To work for ______________ as a ________________.

RememberIf you are sending the same resume to multiple

places, change your objective to fit each situation, or make your objective more generic in order to fit multiple needs.

Your life to date…Your life to date…Education

Dates of high school, name of school you will graduate from (Burke), GPA, class rank, any special classes you took (AP, Honors, etc.), honor roll

Work ExperienceDate started to date ended (or present),

Business, Location, Job titleList your duties in that particular job (past-tense,

use exciting verbs)

More details…More details…Volunteer Experience

List each place you volunteered and the date on separate lines

Extracurricular ActivitiesList the activity and the year(s)

AwardsList any award you may have received in

high school

Remember!Remember!

Your resume must be 1 page long or less – NOT longerArial or Times New Roman 10-12 point

Your name can be bolded and larger, but do not use a hard to read font

PROOFREAD! Typos will render your resume unnecessary. Turning in a resume that appears has little work put into it does not look good.

Ask for help if you have questions.Use a Microsoft Word Template when you

are ready to type.

Cover LetterCover LetterOnce again, use a Microsoft Word Template!

This will help you format your letter properly.While in the template

Complete the information that is marked dates, addresses, and the like

A well formatted letter is more appealing than a letter that is not put together well

RecipientIf you know who you are sending the letter to use a

names, otherwise stick with the old fallbacks.Dear Sir or Madam, Dear Admissions Committee, etc.

Paragraph 1Paragraph 1Get straight to the pointThis paragraph should have information

regarding the job/scholarship/etc. you are applying for and how you found out about the opportunity

Mention something that you agree with that the company/school is proud ofMay require some research into their mission

statement or school/company history

Paragraph 2Paragraph 2Relate why you fit with the job or you

deserve the scholarshipWhich parts of your resume/past show that

you are the one that should get the job/scholarship or be admitted over another college applicant

Use language specific to the job posting or scholarship requirements

Paragraph 3Paragraph 3Mention that

You are excited to hear from themYou are attaching your resumeWhen you may best be reached

ALWAYS thank them for their time!

ClosingClosingLeave 4 spaces after the word Sincerely,Type your name as it heads your resumeType the word Enclosure under your name

to show that your resume is includedDon’t forget to hand sign your name

between Sincerely, and your typed nameBLUE OR BLACK INK ONLY!

Remember!Remember!NO LONGER THAN 1 PAGE!PROOFREAD! (I can always help with this)

Quote of the DayQuote of the Day“A resume without a cover letter is like a

burger without a bun.”Howcast video @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0suKZ-oU8s