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Resumes and Cover Letters
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DO YOUR RESEARCH
Use the requirements and descriptions given by the job, internship, position, etc.
Structure format depending on what they want
Use similar vocabulary in forming your descriptions
Formats
Chronological Skills Categorical Mixed
Don’t…
…Use Word’s templates – Make your own! …Use fancy fonts …Lie or exaggerate …Have spelling or grammar mistakes
At the top
Name Bigger Font, Bold Could be separated by a line
Address, phone number, email address Make sure these are appropriate Smaller Font
Optional: Personal web site Justification
Formatting
Put Categories Followed by Content Add dates and locations Up to you whether you want these on the
same line, or different lines, depending on space
Starting a Resume…
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Required Categories
Education After high school Date of graduation Major/Degree Optional: GPA
Work Experience Since high school
Other Categories
Extra-curricular activities Volunteer Activities Awards/Honors Research/Publications Skills/Abilities Related Classes
Optional Categories
Languages Travel Hobbies/Interests Objective
Would be first thing listed
References
Presentation=Professionalism
Titles/Positions Describe Organization Describe Responsibilities
Use action verbs
Quantify EVERYTHING Put hours dedicated per week
CONSISTENCY
Make use of Bold Italics Indentations Bullets
Examples…
Cover Letter
1. Personal Information
Street Address City, State, Zip Code Email Address Phone Number Date
2. Addressee Information
Name Title Organization Street Address City, State, Zip Code
3. Greeting/Salutation
Dear (Last Name), Try to use a specific
name or Title
If all else fails - To Whom it May Concern,
4. Capture Their Attention
Name your Contacts What is your objective Why are you a good
candidate?
5. Body
Talk about stuff not in your resume – what you have to offer
Interests, classes, etc. Elaborate about something in
your resume Future Goals Sometimes 2 Paragraphs
6. Closing
Request for an interview Inform reader you will
contact them Thank them for time and
consideration
7. Signature Line
Sincerely,
Sign name
Type name
Paper
Use Resume Paper Gray or Off-White At least 20 lb. Bond Elle Woods sprayed pink paper w/ perfume
Use same type of paper for both resume and cover letter
P4 has resume paper for you!