INTRODUCTION TO CAREERS & EMPLOYMENT How to Get the Job You Want!

RESUME Personal Data Sheet Brief synopsis of your skills & accomplishments Personal Data: Name Address (don’t abbreviate) Phone number (include area code) E-mail address Education: Begin with High School Work Experience: Most recent is listed first Character References: A minimum of three is recommended Do not list parents, relatives or friends Acquire permission before listing someone as a reference

Sample Resume

QUALIFICATIONS BRIEF Use if you have no real work experience Short, brief, and to the point Record of your educational background Extracurricular activities, outside interests, and hobbies Awards, recognition, and accomplishments: Highlight and emphasize the positives and any successes that you have experienced Character references – People who will vouch for you (get their permission first)

Sample Qualifications Brief

COVER LETTER Also known as a “Letter of Application” or “Letter of Interest” Business letter that is mailed along with your resume Allows you to introduce yourself, capture the reader’s attention, and leads to an interview opportunity Include skills or experience that qualify you for the position for which you are applying

FOLLOW-UP LETTER Also known as a “Thank you Letter” Thanks the prospective employer for granting you an interview Restates your interest in the job Reiterates your skills and experience that would enable you to fulfill the position