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

2. RESUME Personal Data Sheet
Brief synopsis of your skills & accomplishments
Personal Data:
Name
Address (don’t abbreviate)
Phone number (include area code)
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

3. Sample Resume

4. 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)

5. Sample Qualifications Brief

6. 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

7. 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