1. Page 1 Resume Writing

2. Page 2 Agenda Cover Letter –What is it? –Content Resume –Why all the fuss? –Content –Presentation –Things to avoid Application –Tips

3. Page 3 Cover Letter: What is it? Shows what you know about the company Shows that you have what they’re looking for

4. Page 4 Cover Letter: Content Explain why you’re sending it Tell how you learned about the job Show you know about the company Sell your strong points –Education –Leadership –Experience

5. Page 5 Resume: Why all the fuss? An employer … Has 178 resumes to review Spends 10 minutes on each one Would need four days to read them all –That’s why a real resume is lucky to get 20 seconds

6. Page 6 Resume: Content - Personal Information

7. Page 7 Resume: Content - Work Experience

8. Page 8 Resume: Content - Education and Training

9. Page 9 Resume: Content - Personal Skills

10. Page 10 Resume: Content - Personal Skills (continued)

11. Page 11 Resume: Content - Personal Skills (continued)

12. Page 12 Resume: Content - Additional Information

13. Page 13 Resume: Content - Annexes

14. Page 14 Resume: Presentation Black type on white or ivory paper No white-out or edits; print a new copy No plastic folders

15. Page 15 Resume: Presentation Clean, easy to read –Use professional font type –Not crowded –No section or bullet point longer than six lines –Uniformed margins

16. Page 16 Resume: Presentation Uniform and consistent –Same design throughout –Capital letters, bullets, boldface, underlining and font –Similar design – if one job date is underlined, they should all be underlined

17. Page 17 Resume: Things to Avoid Absolutely no errors –S–Spelling –G–Grammar –P–Punctuation –F–Facts Do not use the word “I”

18. Page 18 Application: Tips Don’t be caught without information. Be sure to bring: –Your complete educational and career history, including transcripts or diplomas –A complete list of references and their contact information (obtain their permission in advance) Print neatly in blue or black ink Complete all fields even if the information is on your resume Be honest! This information will be verified.

19. Page 19 Your Resume Can Sell You Only a few do it well If you are one of them, you will stand out Good luck!

20. Page 20 Additional Resources Click on the links below for more information