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1020- Keyboarding Reaching 20 words per minute typing 3 Timed Tests We will have 3 class periods to work on this Minus 4% for every error 10% for keyboarding skills

1030: Word Processing worksheet- 15% Cover Letter- 25% Resume- 25% References- 10% Report- 10% Module Test- 15%

Cover Letters and Resumes Know Yourself!- create a document of all of your interests, skills, accomplishments, hobbies, that would be of use or of interest to your employer

Worksheet Skills, attributes and interests Employer qualifications and research Contact information

This essentially tells an employer why they should hire you Choose an employer in town High-School-Students&id= resumes-and-cover-letters/no-work-experience- cover-letter/ Cover Letter

Cover letter parts Your contact info, date, their info, Re: line Salutation- Who to send it to? Introductory- state the position, what you are applying for Main Body- Explain why they should have an interest in you. Match your experience, skills, etc with the appropriate qualifications in your resume and discussing them in detail Conclusion- describe how you will follow up and how you can be reached. Below include a thank-you for their consideration. Remember to sign your letter List the documents you have enclosed (references, resume)

Cover Letter Proofread- check for errors, read it out loud. Does it flow? Consistency- same fonts, sizes Have a friend, relative, classmate look over your cover letter

Proofread- check for errors, read it out loud. Does it flow? Consistency- same fonts, sizes Have a friend, relative, classmate look over your cover letter Cover Letter

Resume Open the MS word template Look at examples online Choose the same job as your cover letter Make sure it relates to your cover letter Think about your education, interests, hobbies and stuff that you used in your list earlier.

Resume Include your contact information at the top The next thing is to write your objective (the position you are seeking) Ie. “Seeking an entry-level position as a store clerk”

Next Steps Education- your current grade, state any awards or academic achievements Work experience- your past jobs and a description of what you did there. If you don’t have any, discuss volunteer work or home chores. Include dates of employment and accomplishments Optional info- interests, skills, hobbies, awards, activities

Other Stuff Sentences don’t have to be complete Proofread! Make sure it is consistent and tidy Use professional language References available upon request Make it convincing. Make yourself look good Don’t make up stuff

References You will need to find 3 real references Choose people that are appropriate candidates (previous boss, teacher, group leader, old family friend) page/ page/ No parents or friends Include their full name and contact information in another document to be attached to your resume and cover letter.

Report You will make a report on a career of your interest Have identified a career or job based on your interests and skills and there is a clear relation between them. Include the positives and negatives of the job. (5 marks) Have identified the education, skills and training needed for that job (2 marks) Describe what opportunities may stem from this career (1 mark) Describe the working conditions of the career (1 mark) Correct spelling and grammar (1 mark)