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Resume and Cover Letter Tips That Are Sure To GET
YOU Noticed
Just Hired
Checklist For A Successful Resume
Objective
Education
Special Skills and Interest
Volunteer and Community Service
Goals
Contact Information
Contact Information
• First Name and Last Name
• Address
• Phone Numbers
• Email AddressDo’s Examples
Full Name John Smith
Valid Address 106 Cherry Lane Clove, Alabama 38882
Phone Number (256) 337-1234
Email Address [email protected]
NEVER
•Use
Nicknam
es
Ex: John Bug
Inappropriate
addresses
Ex:
Johnsexy@
yahoo.com
Contact Information
Checklist For A Successful Resume
Objective
Education
Special Skills and Interest
Volunteer and Community Service
Goals
Contact Information
Objectives
• Clearly State What You Want To Achieve Ex: “Interested in a paid summer camp working up to
15 hours per week”
Never •Exceed One Paragraph
Always •Know Job Requirements
Checklist For A Successful Resume
Objective
Education
Special Skills and Interest
Volunteer and Community Service
Goals
Contact Information
Education
• Complete Name Of High School • Anticipated Date That You Have/Should
Receive High School Diploma or GED
• Classification
• G.P.A
EDUCATION Woodland High School, Huntsville, AlabamaHigh School Diploma anticipated in May 2014Senior, GPA 3.89
Example
Checklist For A Successful Resume
Objective
Education
Special Skills and Interest
Volunteer and Community Service
Goals
Contact Information
Special Skills and Interest
• Skills You Have That Will Benefit The Employer
• Ex: Proficient at Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Can Type 50 words per minute • Good Communication Skills • Able To Follow Written and Oral
Instructions• Enjoy Reading • Love Cross-Country Running
DO NOT
• Over Exaggerate Skills and Interests
• Give Information You Can Not Explain
Special Skills and Interest
Checklist For A Successful Resume
Objective
Education
Special Skills and Interest
Volunteer and Community Service
Goals
Contact Information
Volunteer and Community Service
• Volunteer For City Arts Festival Ex: Directed Parking• Volunteer For Community Hospital Ex: Surgery Escort • Volunteer At Annual Marathon Ex: Handed Out Water And Snacks• Volunteer At Boys and Girls Club Ex: Read To Children
Checklist For A Successful Resume
Objective
Education
Special Skills and Interest
Volunteer and Community Service
Goals
Contact Information
Goals
• Write A Minimum Of Two Things You Would Like To Accomplish.
Ex: Maintain A 3.5 GPA During My Senior Year Ex: Attend Calhoun Community College and Major in
Business
• Do Not Over Exaggerate And Be Able To Explain
Checklist For A Successful Resume
Objective
Education
Special Skills and Interest
Volunteer and Community Service
Goals
Contact Information
Complete!
John Smith 106 Cherry Lane Clove, Alabama 38882 Home: 256.111.1111 Cell: (256) 337-1234 [email protected]
OBJECTIVE Interested in a paid summer camp working up to 15 hours per week.
EDUCATION Woodland High School, Huntsville, Alabama High School Diploma anticipated in May 2014 Senior, GPA 3.89
SPECIAL SKILLS & INTERSTS • Proficient at Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint •Can Type 50 words per minute •Good Communication Skills •Able To Follow Written and Oral Instructions•Enjoy Reading •Love Cross-Country Running
VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY SERVICE •Volunteer For City Arts Festival Directed Parking•Volunteer For Community Hospital Surgery Escort •Volunteer At Annual Marathon Handed Out Water And Snacks•Volunteer At Boys and Girls Club Read To Children
GOALS •Maintain A 3.5 GPA During My Senior Year • Attend Calhoun Community College and Major in Business
Your Completed Resume
Complete!
Cover Letter Tips
Cover Letter Should consist of Three Parts •First Paragraph Tells Why You Are Writing: Identifies the employer and conveys your interests for the position
•Second Section, can be more than one paragraph and tells background and experience relating to the job.
•Third Paragraph, is the close: What Do You Want To Happen Next?
Cover Letter Tips
DO: •Send your cover letter with your resume •Address the letter to a specific person and title •Print each letter individually (no copies) •Limit to ONE page •Be sure to sign your name
DON’T •Do not be pushy or come across as unbelievable or arrogant •Do not over exaggerate
Cover Letter
Sample For Reference
Resume and Cover Letter Tips That Are Sure To GET
YOU Noticed
• Use Bullets • Double Check Spelling and Grammer • Have High School Counselor or a Professional
Review • Do not over exaggerate skills • Be able to explain all information
“Success Happens When Preparation Meets Opportunity”
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