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Cover Letters
Davis High School Financial Literacy Course
Let’s Get That Interview!
What is a Cover Letter?
A cover letter is a 3 to 4 paragraph business communication that usually accompanies a job applicant's resume.
The purpose of the cover letter is to interest the employer enough to want to get to know the applicant better through an interview.
Showings of a Cover Letter
A well-written letter shows:Written Communication SkillsOrganizationProfessionalism
Reasons for a Cover Letter
Job applicant has the opportunity to:Persuade an employer they are the most qualified for the
jobDemonstrate any research that has been done about the
companyCreate a personal touch to the resume
Things to know about Cover Letters
Introduce you to employers
Arouse their interest
Persuade the potential employer that you are the person to interview. Always ask yourself the question: “Why am I the most qualified for this job?”
Parts of a Cover Letter
AddressesIntroduction ParagraphBody ParagraphClosing Paragraph
Hey Read About Me!Developing Your Resume
Davis High School Financial Literacy Course
A person may have spent thousands of dollars on
education and training and all he/she now has is 20
seconds to sell themselves to a
prospective employer.
Resume
A Resume is a personal summary of one’s background, experience, and accomplishments
Goal – To interest employer enough to want to learn more
Categories for a resume:
HeadingAn ObjectiveEducational
BackgroundSpecial SkillsWork Experience
HonorsAwardsActivitiesVolunteer WorkReferences
Heading
A Heading includes the name, address, phone number, and an email address
Required
List current and permanent address if applicable.
Phone number should have voice mail with a professional message.
Objective
An objective clearly describes the position one would like to attain.
Should contain 3 characteristics:The job typeThe industryThe geographical area
Educational Background
Educational background is the history of a person’s education, with the most recent educational experience listed first.
Required
Educational Background
IncludeDegree (received or sought)Institution attended, date of graduation or an expected
date (month and year only)ConcentrationsSpecial workshops or coursework related to job
applying forGrade point average – if above a 3.0
Special Skills
Special Skills are skills related specifically to the desired job.
Skills include:Knowledge of software, programsForeign LanguageLeadershipTeamworkETC…
Work Experience
Work Experience should describe work responsibilities at each job.
Most applicable – Fully describe
List jobs with most recent firstPosition heldName and location of organizationDates of employment (month and year)
Work Experience
Experience comes in many different forms:Part-timeSeasonal jobsInternships
Honors, Awards, Activities, and Volunteer Work
Honors, Awards, Activities, and Volunteer Work may also be mentioned particularly if the activities relate to the position sought.
Leadership roles should be listed
References
References should be available as an attachment, but not listed on the actual resume.
3 – 5 referencesNameJob TitleAddressPhone NumberEmail
GET PERMISSION FIRST!!!
Most important, all items listed on a resume should be
factual. Be HONEST, do not stretch the
truth!
Action Words
Action words are used to emphasize responsibilities related to work experiences. Action words bring life to tasks performed and communicate those skills to a potential employerParticipatedGeneratedImplementedOrganizedUtilized
Action Statements
Action Statements are short statements that get to the point and describe a task or work experience.
Action statements should include numbers or quantities of the item described.
DON’T DO IT!!!
Things NOT To Put In A Resume
Do NOT Include
WeightHeightSocial Security
NumberBirth DateMarital Status
PhotographsSalary HistoriesReasons for Leaving
Past Job
Do NOT Include
Avoid using “I” statements
Never list the date it was created