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Page 1: Resumes and Cover Letters Brought to you by P4. UTILIZE CAREER CENTER  Book  Web site   Staff  Appointments  Drop ins

Resumes and Cover Letters

Brought to you by P4

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UTILIZE CAREER CENTER

Book Web site

http://career.berkeley.edu

Staff Appointments Drop ins

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UTILIZE P4

Workshops (Like this one!) Web site – http://calp4.wordpress.com

Partners & Associates Office Hours Tabling Email

[email protected]@berkeley.edu

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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

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Formats

Chronological Skills Categorical Mixed

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Don’t…

…Use Word’s templates – Make your own! …Use fancy fonts …Lie or exaggerate …Have spelling or grammar mistakes

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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

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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

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Starting a Resume…

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Starting a Resume…

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Starting a Resume…

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Starting a Resume…

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Starting a Resume…

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Starting a Resume…

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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

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Other Categories

Extra-curricular activities Volunteer Activities Awards/Honors Research/Publications Skills/Abilities Related Classes

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Optional Categories

Languages Travel Hobbies/Interests Objective

Would be first thing listed

References

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Presentation=Professionalism

Titles/Positions Describe Organization Describe Responsibilities

Use action verbs

Quantify EVERYTHING Put hours dedicated per week

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CONSISTENCY

Make use of Bold Italics Indentations Bullets

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Examples…

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Cover Letter

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1. Personal Information

Street Address City, State, Zip Code Email Address Phone Number Date

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2. Addressee Information

Name Title Organization Street Address City, State, Zip Code

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3. Greeting/Salutation

Dear (Last Name), Try to use a specific

name or Title

If all else fails - To Whom it May Concern,

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4. Capture Their Attention

Name your Contacts What is your objective Why are you a good

candidate?

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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

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6. Closing

Request for an interview Inform reader you will

contact them Thank them for time and

consideration

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7. Signature Line

Sincerely,

Sign name

Type name

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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!