Instituto Guatemalteco Americano

Commercial English & Computación Teacher Luis Ixcot, Mayela Roldán

Proyecto de 2a. Unidad

Josselin Turcios Orantes

Nancy Paz González

Claves 15 y 20

6º. Secretariado “C”

The Resume

Your resume is, in essence, your personality on paper. It creates a first

impression about you to the employer.

It is an outline of all you have to offer a new employer.

It presents your qualifications, background, and experiences in a way

that will convince a prospective employer that you are a qualified

candidate to fill the position. It promotes those traits you want the

employer to know you possess.

By including in the resume the qualities the employer is seeking in a

candidate, you can be confident your resume will capture the

employer’s attention.

The objective of the resume is to get you an interview.

RESUME

Josselin Alejandra Turcios Orantes

Personal

Information:

Age: 18 years old.

Nationality: Guatemalan

Day of birth: 11/29/1993

Place of birth: Guatemala City

gender: female

marital status: Single

Phone No. 40187417

Education GRADE SCHOOL OBTAIN

CERTIFICATE

High School Instituto Guatemalteco

Americano

Bilingual Secretary

Middle School Bilingual St. Juan School 9th

. Grade

Primary Bilingual St. Juan School 6th. Grade

Special Schooling

Professional Typist

Word & Excel

Awards

Medal of Honor in 6th

. Grade.

Honorary Diploma by Cosmos Continental, S. A.

Honorary Diploma by the Academy “Nora De León”

Honorary Diploma by IGA

Above and Beyond Award by the mayor of the city

“Àlvaro Arzú”

Experience

Pre-Practices at IGA school.

Practices at Cervecería Centroamericana, S. A.

Personal References

Ennio López García Tel. 4092-2435

Fernando Gómez Tel. 5937-3821

Joselyn Juárez Tel. 4111-8655

Jeffersson Coloma Tel. 4284-7335

Professional

References

Claudia Sánchez Academy Director (IGA School)

Tel. 2422-5555

Cindy Yol Principal Assistant (IGA School)

Tel. 2422-5555

Application Letter

Its purpose is to attract an employer’s attention and persuade her to

grant you an interview. This letter presents what you can offer the

employer. It is also an opportunity to demonstrate your skills and

personality. There are two types of application letter which are:

SOLICITED: It is sent in response to a help-wanted ad. It must be

composed with distinction because it will compete with other ones, and

it must refer to the ad and the specific advertised job.

UNSOLICITED: It is sent to a company for which you would like to work

even though you know of no particular opening. In this letter it will be

little competition. You can personally define the position you would like

to apply.

April 23, 2012

Mr. Luis Alvarado Alvarado´s G. Company Calzada Aguilar Batres, 43-27, Zone 12 Guatemala City Dear Mr. Alvarado: In response to your advertisement which appeared in yesterday`s Prensa Libre Newspaper, please consider this letter of application. I recently graduated from IGA School as a Bilingual Secretary. I graduated with honors, because I was awarded with the Walt Whitman and Beyond and Above medals. In my work experience, I made my pre-practices at IGA School and my Supervised Practice at Cervecería Centroamericana, S. A. For further information of my qualifications, please see my data sheet which is attached. If my qualifications merit your consideration, I shall be glad to discuss with you personally any further details you may require. Reach me at your convenience at 2438-4977. Very truly yours, Josselin Turcios Bilingual Secretary Enclosure

Follow-up Letters

This kind of letter is used to express your gratitude to the employer for the

interview and restate your interest in the job. It should be courteous and

brief.

April 27, 2012 Mr. Luis Alvarado Alvarado`s Company 1402 Broadway New York, New York 10032 Dear Mr. Alvarado: Thank you for allowing me to discuss my qualifications in person with you last Friday in your office. Having met you and how your company works and functions, I sincerely hope I will have the chance to put in training and knowledge to work for you and be part of your selected staff. Enclosed you will find all the documents that were missing to complete my application and the letters of reference you requested. You can reach me at your convenience at 2438-4955. Sincerely yours, Josselin Turcios Orantes Bilingual Secretary Enclosure

Reference Letters

It is a simply report that verifies facts. It should include a statement of the

letter`s purpose, an account of the duties performed by the applicant or

of the applicant`s general qualifications.

BLU MARINNE, S. A.

2ª. Avenida 19-51, Zona 1

Telephone: 2220-8237

01001 Guatemala

May 4, 2012

Cervecería Centroamericana, S. A.

3ª. Avenida Final, Interior

Finca El Zapote, Zona 2

01002 Guatemala

Dear Madam or Sir:

I am glad to provide the information you need regarding Miss Josselin

Turcios. Miss Turcios worked with us for the past five years, time in which she

developed her skills doing a great job for us.

Miss Turcios was in charge of the Marketing Department. Her position

requested different responsibilities that she accomplished perfectly. She

consistently achieved good results that satisfied all our expectations.

I am sure that she would be a hardworking and trustworthy employee in

your company as was in ours. I will appreciate that this information is kept

confidential. If you need further information about Miss Turcios, do not hesitate

to contacting me.

Sincerely yours,

Javier García

Sales Manager

Copy: File

Nancy P.

Recommendation Letters

It is an endorsement that persuades the person that is reading the letter.

It should include the same things that a reference letter has. It would

add a third item, a concluding statement specifically recommending the

applicant for the particular position.

Boyer Institute, S. A. 600 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY 10011 May 6, 2012 Ms. Marisol Orantes The Royal Agency Travel Agency 1402 Broadway New York, New York 10032 Dear Ms. Orantes: I am pleased to recommend Nancy Mariela Paz González for a Bilingual Secretary position. She has been my student for almost three years, and she is an efficient secretary. She was one of the best students I have ever had, always offering her own ideas and perspectives. Nancy Paz can work in a group as a team, and always has the best interest of her co-workers. She is a confident secretary and manages the different situations as if she has been working for years. Her ideas are fresh and innovative. She can be efficient and effective in her professional role. I strongly recommend Nancy Paz for this job that requires quick thinking, great organizational skills and a pleasant demeanor when working with people. Any company that hires her will find their money well spent. Sincerely yours, Josselin Turcios Principal Copy: File Alejandra O.

Declining a Job Offer

When you have to choose from several job offers or a job offer that

doesn´t fill out your needs or expectations, you should use this kind of

letter to refuse it. It should be courteous and discreet. In addition, it helps

to leave open the possibility of future employment.

May 5, 2012 Mr. Luis Alvarado Alvarado`s Company 1402 Broadway New York, New York 10032 Dear Mr. Alvarado: Thank you very much for offering me the position of Bilingual Secretary with Alvarado`s Company. It was a really hard decision to take, but I have accepted a position with another company that is located closer to my house. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to interview me and to share information on the opportunity and your prestigious company. Once again, I would like to express my gratitude for the offer and my regrets. You have my best wishes in finding someone suitable for the position you are offering me. Sincerely yours, Josselin Turcios Orantes Bilingual Secretary

Rejecting a Job Applicant

This letter is used by the employer who has already filled the available

position in his company. A personal letter explaining specific reasons for

an applicant`s rejection is professional and preferable, but a form letter is

more often used.

Alvarado`s Company 1402 Broadway

New York, New York 10032 May 5, 2012 Ms. Josselin Turcios 25-92 Queens Boulevard Bayside, New York 11202 Dear Ms. Turcios: Thank you for your recent application to join our company as a Bilingual Secretary. I am sorry to inform you that we have filled the position you required. While we do not have an opening in your area at this time, we will certainly keep your application on file. Should a position become available in the future, we shall inform you and arrange a convenient time for testing. We wish you success with your job search and in the future. Thank you for your interest in our company. Sincerely yours, Luis Alvarado Manager

Letters of Resignation

This kind of letter is used when you have to leave your current job for a

new one. Probably you would experiment different feelings; however,

your letter must convey regrets. You may include the following:

1. State that the letter is your resignation, mentioning the date on

which you are leaving.

2. Express appreciation for your old job and/or regret at leaving.

3. Offer assistance with any work that you will be leaving undone or

with helping the person who will replace you.

You may mention a reason for leaving. Leaving a job on good terms is in

your best interest. This letter should be positive and brief.

May 5, 2012 Mr. Luis Alvarado Alvarado`s Company 1402 Broadway New York, New York 10032 Dear Mr. Alvarado: I am writing to you today to officially tender my resignation from Alvarado`s Company effective Friday, June 12. I never thought I would leave such a great company as Alvarado`s, but as you may know when the opportunity arose you have to take it, and I have an opportunity to open my own business that as you know has always been a lifelong dream for me. I have appreciated the opportunities and experiences that have been provided to me during my 12 years of service for your company. If there is anything I can do to be of assistance during the transition, please let me know. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me. Sincerely yours, Josselin Turcios Orantes Bilingual Secretary