Securing Employment 2013 Resumes Cover Letters Apps Networking

What is a Resume? A summary of your employment qualifications –Convince your prospective employer you possess the skills and experience for the job –Consider your career goals –Choose a format

What to include? Name, contact information Career objective (if appropriate) Education (most relevant/most recent first) Experience (same as education) Skills, activities APPEARANCE COUNTS –No room for misspelled words

The Cover Letter A personalized, targeted three to five paragraph communication that introduces you and your qualifications When possible, address to a specific individual and tailor to the job Parts of letter –Opening –“The Pitch”--prove you are the best candidate –Closing

Thank You Should be sent no more than one day after an interview If interviewed by more than one person, thank each interviewer –Convey your appreciation for their time and interest

Resources Myfirstresume.com APPS –Interview BUZZ Lite –Interview WOW –Resume Writing Secrets –Resume How-To Videos –Resume HD Classified ADS Online –Linked In

Resources Career Interest Information –Career Cluster Interest Quiz APP –Career Test APP –Dream Career APP Resume Kit –

Networking Good education is critical to success Certain skills make up “remaining” success formula: –People skills –Communication skills –Networking skills