1. RESUMES and APPLICATION LETTERS

2. RESUME A resume is a structured, written summary of a person’s education, employment background & job qualifications. It is a form of advertising.

3. TYPES 1. THE CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME: The work experience section dominates and is placed in the most prominent slot, immediately after name and objective. Advantages: (i) employers can easily find information. (ii) highlights growth & career progression. (iii) highlights employment continuity and stability.

4. 2. THE FUNCTIONAL RESUME: It emphasizes a list of skills and accomplishments. It stresses individual areas of competence. Advantages: (i) employers can see what you can do for them. (ii) can emphasize earlier job experience. (iii) can de- emphasize lack of career progress or lengthy unemployment.

5. 3. THE COMBINATION RESUME: It includes the best features of the chronological and functional resumes. It is not preferred because it tends to be longer and repetitive.

6. CONTENTS NAME AND ADDRESS CAREER OBJECTIVE EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS PERSONAL DATA

7. REVISE/ PROOFREAD Too long Too short or sketchy Hard to read Wordy Too slick Amateurish Poorly reproduced Misspelled and grammatical errors BoastfulDishonestGimmicky

8. APPLICATION LETTERS Accompany your resume with a covering letter to let readers know what you are sending and why are you sending it. Be specific Include salary Make e- mail covers even shorter Aim for high quality

9. TYPES SOLICITED APPLICATION LETTER UNSOLICITED APPLICATION LETTER

10. The opening of an application letter captures attention, gives the reason you are writing, and states which job you are applying for. The middle section of an application letter: Summarizes your relevant qualifications Emphasizes your accomplishments Suggests desirable personal qualities Justifies salary requirements Refers to your resume