1. English 111 - DE - Sept. 11 1)Collect Career Research Homework – if you did not complete in Library 2) Writing 3) Introduce Vocabulary Unit #1 – Advanced Program 4) Assess a sample resume 5) Continue Resume Purpose & Discussion 6) Cover Letters 7) Laptops to work on resume Homework: Go to my website and find the job you will be applying for. Then tailor your resume and cover letter and “apply” for the job. Submissions are due September 15 by 9am. Bring in field trip permission slip! Content Objective: Demonstrate understanding of writing a resume. Content Objective: Demonstrate understanding of writing a resume. Closing Statement: Create a resume that is free of spelling & grammatical errors.

2. Warm Up How long do you think an employer looks at each resume? Content Objective: Demonstrate understanding of writing a resume. Closing Statement: Create a resume that is free of spelling & grammatical errors.

3. The average employer looks at a resume between 10-15 seconds. This is the time they decide to either KEEP IT or TOSS IT. **According to a 2012 Huffington Post article, the time has dropped to 6 seconds based upon eye-tracking technology. Content Objective: Demonstrate understanding of writing a resume. Closing Statement: Create a resume that is free of spelling & grammatical errors.

4.  Advertisement selling a product….YOU!  YOUR skills, experiences, & attributes.  Initiates first meeting between you & employer  It’s your FIRST STEP towards employment. Content Objective: Demonstrate understanding of writing a resume. Content Objective: Demonstrate understanding of writing a resume. Closing Statement: Create a resume that is free of spelling & grammatical errors.

5. Why do you need a resume?  A marketing tool  To obtain an interview, not a job  Requirement of many organizations  The more professional the job, the less you will use an application & the more you will rely on your resume. **While some jobs require supplemental materials such as art portfolios & writing samples, a resume is still essential. Content Objective: Demonstrate understanding of writing a resume. Closing Statement: Create a resume that is free of spelling & grammatical errors.

6. Resume- Hidden Messages Resume  Neat  Well-organized  Error free  Professional appearance You  Neat  Well-organized  Attention to detail  Careful & Competent

7. The Header  What should be included?  Name  Permanent and present address  E-mail address – use professional email – not cutesy or youthful  Telephone number  Where should contact information go?  Top of the page

8. Education  Date or expected date of graduation  Graduation Date: May 2014  Expected Graduation Date: May 2015  G.P.A.  Major or overall at least 3.0  Round down to the nearest tenth  3.0 not 3.062  GPA: 4.0, Summa Cum Laude  If under a 2.5 do not add  After your first job out of school, you will no longer include your G.P.A.

9. Activities  Clubs, sports, programs, band, art, drama, journalism, etc. You can put them in order of significance or most recent.  Underneath each activity, write at least one brief description tells what you did. Start with a strong action verb & follow it with specifics.

10. Volunteer (Community) Experience  Include events you have participated either in or out of school.  Describe what you did.  Start with strong verbs.

11. Experience Use the term "experience" instead of “job” What is considered experience? Full and part-time jobs Self-employment Volunteer work, field, and cooperative education Practicum, field, and cooperative education Information to include Job Title Dates of employment Company name City & State **Include work such as babysitting or helping out with the family business. For each item, include the job title, name of organization, location, dates, & description of responsibilities.

12. Listing Responsibilities  Use bullet points  Start of each line with an action verb  Present tense if currently employed  Past tense if no longer employed  Vary your choice of verbs  Tailor skills and experiences to the position for which you are applying  Be concise while providing enough detail

14. Achievements & Awards  List or a detailed description.  Order by date  Reverse chronological  Rank order by importance to the career objective  Do not say Member of …  Emphasize your leadership roles  Spell out the organization’s name:  Do not use abbreviations or acronyms

16. Resume Do’s  Use action verbs  Use short, concise sentences  Use #, %, $ amounts  Keep resume easy to read  Keep resume about one page – once you have established yourself in your career and have been working for over 10 years, a longer resume can be used.

17. Resume Don’ts  Do not use the pronouns such as I, me, my, etc.  Do not include references  Do not clutter your resume with nonessential information  Do not make any misrepresentations  Do not include personal information  SSN, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, photograph, religion, hobbies, etc.

18. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A COVER LETTER?

19. Presents your interest, qualifications, and availability to the employer It’s YOUR chance to make a good first impression

20. A good cover letter will prompt an employer to look at your credentials. i.e., your resume A bad cover letter or no cover letter is enough to cause an employer to move on to the next applicant.

21. CONTENTS OF A COVER LETTER Headings Salutation/Greeting Introductory paragraph 1 st main paragraph 2 nd main paragraph Closing paragraph Complimentary Close a.) Yours Truly/Sincerely b.) Signature and enclosure

22. TARGETTING YOUR COVER LETTER Tell the employer why you would be valuable to the company, how you can deliver results. Back up your skills with accomplishment statements relating to the position and company’s goals from your past experiences.

23. SALUTATIONS/GREETING Preferred Salutations Dear Mr. Dear Mrs. Dear Ms. Dear Dr. Dear Sir or Madam Alternate Salutations Attention: Personal Manager Attention: Name of Organization Representative Do not use “To Whom It May Concern”

24. COVER LETTER OPENING (intro) The position you are applying for and the competition number if given Where you saw the posting. Include name and date of publication If you were referred for the position, give the name of that person Express your interest for the position

25. OPENING EXAMPLE In response to the February 24 th advertisement in the Bangor Daily News, I have enclosed my resume for the Receptionist position.

26. 1 st Main Paragraph Why you are suited for the job How your skills and qualifications match the specific job requirements listed in the add Include related experience, training, and attributes Try to list at least two examples

27. RESEARCH THE COMPANY What makes that company/organization Why are they there? Hiring trends/employment needs The companies history Desired qualifications and skills General job information

28. BODY CONTINUE TELL THE READER: What makes you well suited to the job or company How your values, work ethic, skills align with the mission, vision and values of the organization. Talk about why you are the right type of person for this job/team or company Clearly explain how you are the missing piece in their employee puzzle. Focus on the EMPLOYER

29. BODY EXAMPLE I have two years of prior work experience as a head waitress at The Frosty Mug in Holmen Wi. My work has involved greeting customers in a fast-paced setting and delivering superb customer service. I have also been responsible for all managing other Frosty Mug team members, as well as reordering supplies and completing nightly closing functions. I am very detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

30. BODY EXAMPLE continued… I am currently completing my high school diploma and plan to attend UW LaCrosse with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. I have gained valuable experience in several computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access during the past three years of high school. Additionally, my training has provided me with the skills to reach my goal of office management.

31. CLOSING PARAGRAPH Restate your interest in the position and mention how you will be an asset to the company State your interest in meeting with the employer for an interview to discuss your skills and passion in person List your contact information and when you can be reached to book your interview Include your home phone number, cell number and or email address. Thank them for their time.

32. EXAMPLES I would welcome the chance to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications will exceed your expectations. I can provide excellent references upon request. I can b e reached at 604-555-5555 or by email at bbarista@anymail.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time and consideration. bbarista@anymail.com I would like to thank you for taking the time to consider my resume. I am looking forward to meeting with you to discuss this employment opportunity. You can contact me at 604-555-5555 or by email at bbarista@anymail.com. bbarista@anymail.com

33. Best Better CLOSING PARAGRAPHS OK I look forward to hearing from you soon and having the opportunity to discuss my qualifications for the position I would like to thank you for taking the time to consider my resume. I am looking forward to meeting with you to discuss this employment opportunity. You can contact me at 604- 555-5555 or by email at bbarista@anymail.com I would welcome the chance to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications will exceed your expectations. I can provide excellent references upon request. I can be reached at 604-555- 5555 or by email at bbarista@anymail.com. I will follow up with a phone call next week to discuss things further.

34. COMMPLIMENTARY CLOSINGS Yours Truly Sincerely Respectfully

35. EXAMPLES Yours Truly, B Barista Barbara Barista Enclosure: Resume Sincerely, B Barista Barbara Barista Enclosure: Resume Four returns or enters on keyboard between closing and signature.

36. Content Obj: SWBAT to demonstrate their understanding of writing a cover letter and thank you letter. Closing Statement: SWBAT write a cover letter and thank you letter that is free of spelling and grammatical errors.