resume and cover letter tips that are sure to get you noticed

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RESUME & COVER LETTER Tips That Are Sure To Get You Noticed

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Resume and cover letter tips that are sure to get you noticed.

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resume & cover letterTips That Are Sure To Get You Noticed

1Your Resume and Cover LetterShould connect professional skills and personal abilities with the tasks believed to be important to the successful completion of the internship or jobShould look professional-correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and appropriate word choice2Finding Your PathIdentify your:Interests Values SkillsPersonality preferences

3Your ResumeWhat should be includedContact informationObjective Educational backgroundExperience related to job description/internshipPrevious employmentVolunteer experiencesSchool affiliations

Keep in mind that you may have more information than you think to put on your resume. Even if you dont have formal work experience, you can include other types of work like babysitting or lawn mowing and volunteer experiences.Resume

5ReferencesWho would make a good referenceTeachers/Academic AdvisorsGroup Leader/CoachVolunteer organization leadersNeighborsBusiness acquaintancesCustomers

Your Cover LetterShould add value to your resumeIt should not just repeat your resume, you should add new information in itShould show how your background is relevant to your resumeYour cover letter may make the difference between obtaining a job interview and having your resume ignored.

7Cover LetterEmployer Contact Information (if you have it)NameTitleCompanyAddressCity, State, Zip CodeSalutationDear Mr./Ms. Last Name, (leave out if you dont have a contact); or Dear Human Resource DirectorDo not write To Whom It May ConcernBody of Cover Letterlets the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up First Paragraphshould include information on why you are writingMiddle Paragraph(s)should describe what you have to offer the employer; mention specifically how your qualifications match the job you are applying for Final Paragraphconclude by thanking the employer for considering you for the position include information on how you will follow-upComplimentary CloseSincerely,Respectfully yours,Signature

8Making Sure You Get Noticed!BIG BOLD NAMESell yourself!Use Action Verbscoordinated, assisted, planned, implemented, managedKeep it simple

Your resume may be the only chance you have to make an impression, so you want to make it a good one!Make a Good First Impression

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