1. Creating a Resume

2. Why Write a Resume? Highlight your positives Sell yourself
Show professionalism

3. Resume Header
Name
Address
Phone number
address

4. Basic Elements of a Resume
Objective
Education
Work Experience
Computer Skills

5. Objective Why you are writing a resume Kind of job do you want
Be specific
But do not mention a company name
Example:
To obtain a position as a sales clerk

6. Education Dates attended Name of school(s) attended
Location of school (City, State)
Classes taken that support the job you are trying to get

7. Work Experience Dates worked Name of company
Location of company (City, State)
Brief description of what you did there

8. Computer skills May group skills if varied Hardware Software
Programming Languages

9. Interests and activities
Clubs
Sports

10. Awards and honors

11. Languages (spoken)
Volunteer Experience
School
Church
Community

12. Ask Yourself… What are you good at? What are your ambitions?
What classes have you taken that have given you job skills?
What jobs have you had in the past?
What have you been doing in your spare time?

13. Creating a Cover Letter

14. Why Write a Cover Letter?
Make the employer want to look at your resume
Introduce yourself
Highlight your strengths
Show professionalism

15. Elements of a Cover Letter
Header
Date line
Inside address
Salutation
Body or message
Complimentary close

16. Cover Letter Header Full name Address Phone number Fax number
address
Graphic representing who you are or the type of job you want

17. Dateline
Date you are sending the letter
Format like April 12, 2005

18. Inside Address
Name of recipient
Company name
Company address

19. Salutation
Dear Mrs. Cossa:

20. Body 1st Paragraph What position you are applying for?
Why you are sending your resume?
How did you find out about the position?

21. Body
2nd Paragraph
Call attention to the elements of your background (education, experience, leadership) that is specific to the job listing
Highlight your attitude, personality, motivation, enthusiasm

22. Body 3rd Paragraph How will you follow up with them?
Are you requesting an interview?
Do you want to know if there are other positions available?
Have you attached your resume?
Have you attached a writing sample?

23. Complimentary Close
Sincerely
Signature block
Your name

24. Ask Yourself… What job are you applying for?
What makes you stand out as a good person for the job?