Organization Patterns

Organization PatternsBy: Sahil AminCover LetterA cover letter is an introduction to who you areIncludes your purpose for writing, highlights your experiences and skills, and requests an opportunity to interviewShould be limited to a single pageTailor your letter to the job or internship you are seekingShow personalityOrganization of Cover LetterOpening paragraph why are you writing?Paragraph two highlights from resume, including education, experience, and what you believe you can contributeClosing paragraph Politely request an interview at employers convince. Indicate any supplementary material included with your letterVisual Examples

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Resume Organization and DesignOrganization of your resume may determine if an employer decides to even look at itEven if you are qualified, a poorly designed resume may prevent you from obtaining the job or internshipChronological OrderChronological order means to order by timeOrganize your education and work experience history in chronological orderAnalyze what events are most relevant

More Important to Less ImportantKeep the most relevant and important information up topDont risk an employer missing key details of your resume because the information was tucked away on a second pageUse important information to grab the readers attention

Provide Headers or SignpostsSignposts are mini headers that prepare a reader for upcoming contentSeparating information via headers allows for an employer to direct themselves to the information they are seekingHeaders can also be used to create visual aestheticsFontsConsider different fonts and formatting to organize sections of your resumeSerif fontsTimes New RomanGeorgiaSection headers can be CAPITALIZED, underlined, italicized, or bolded for greater effectThe Quadrant Rule

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The 20 Second RuleTest of your organizational and formatting skillsCan the most important aspects of your resume be identified in 20 seconds?Questions?