1. Resumes & Cover Letters
Dr. Crystal Mueller
December 13, 2017

2. Objective Provide real world experiences The language of getting hired
Communicating talents
When to provide a resume and/or cover letter

3. About Me Started working at 10 years old – delivering newspapers
First ”real” job – worked at movie theaters
@ 19 years old I was manager
Started college
First “professional” job – Healthcare
First job that used my education – Quality Healthcare
Went to more college
Switched industries – Public Education

4. About YOU What jobs are you looking at for the summer?
What careers are you interested in?
What do you know about resumes and cover letters?

5. What An Employer Wants Collaboration Teamwork Follows directions
Customer Service oriented
Technology skills

6. Basics Know expectations of the position
Sometimes need to change resume for the job
Reflect how your talents match the position
Use action words
Communicate energy through your words
1 page, readable font

7. Types of Resumes Traditional Non-traditional Left alignment
Easy to follow
Readable font
Non-traditional
Creativity

8. Sections of a Resumes Personal Statement/Objective Work Experience
Community Service
Awards/Honors

9. Personal statement/Objective
What is your brand?
A brand is who you want to be, before others tell you who you are
Need to have some sense of:
what you enjoy
who you are
who you want to be

10. Work experience Working for someone Working for yourself
Volunteer work
Odd jobs around the neighborhood

11. Volunteer Shows community minded Can work under direction
Shows you can work with others

12. Honors/Awards
Sports
Writing
Mathematics
Good citizen ?

13. Cover Letter
What are you applying for and how did you hear about the position
Why you would be a good fit
Expression of gratitude and anticipation

14. Reason for references Employer is looking for confirmation of talents
Employer is looking for areas to improve
Employer is getting a sense of quality and quantity of work
Employer gets a different perspective than provided on application, resume and cover letter

15. Reference Usually need 3 on application
Should be different than work experience
Volunteer Coordinator
Neighbors
Last resort is family/friends

16. Last thoughts Always have an update resume
Reassess your brand as you experience different things
If possible on electronic application, upload resume/cover letter
Bring several copies of resume to interview

17. Questions