Transcript resumecoverletterwriting - Augsburg`s Career and Internship

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BARNEY STINSON’S ADVICE...
 How many pages?
› One page is preferred
› Two pages are used when you
have enough relevant
experience to fill both pages
› Utilize 10-12 point font size and
have enough “white space”
› The most impressive related
experience should be on the top
half of the page
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Using a summary of
qualifications at the top of the
resume is highly
recommended – this is your
opportunity to catch the
readers interest!
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Use action words to start your
bullets or statements
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Include industry “buzz words”
whenever they are relevant
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Use consistency in your style
and presentation of
information
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Use quality resume paper and
do not staple multiple pages
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Spell check and read through
your resume twice, then have
someone else read through
and edit it
› Focuses on work experience
and skills developed through
jobs, internships and
community service
› Jobs and internships are
listed in reverse
chronological order, with the
most recent appearing first
› Highlights the skills which
qualify you for the position
you are applying for
› Downplays employment
titles and dates
› Very useful if you do not
have much related work
experience, or are making a
significant career change
› use action verbs to describe what you did in
each position or experience
› be descriptive and specific – write a full
statement
 action verb + details + results = strong resume statement
EXAMPLE:
• Counseled children and families with emotional
issues to help create a safe home environment
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Include a cover letter with your
resume
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When e-mailing your resume,
label your attachments with your
name
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Use a professional email address
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Be professional on social
networking sites
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After mailing your resume, follow
up with an email or phone call
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Do I need to fill out each section if I
already have that information on my
resume?
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What do I put down for my reason for
leaving?
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What about the salary expectations
section?
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Who should I put down as references?
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Make each cover letter fit the
job in which you are applying for
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Use your experience and relate it
to the job
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Express passion for the kind of
work you would be doing
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Add something in the letter that
states how what the organization
does/mission fits with your values
or interests
JAKE RYAN SAMPLE
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454 612-555-5555
[email protected]
October 11, 2009
Dan Howman
Project Manager
Pace Analytical Services, Inc.
14870 Granada Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Dear Mr. Howman:
Dear Mr. Howman:
I was excited to see your advertisement for the Chemist
position on Augsburg College’s Augpost system. I have been
looking for a position that would allow me to use my
experience in research to work within a pharmaceutical
environment, where the focus is on developing relationships
with partners in the healthcare field. Pace’s mission fits
extremely well with my values and passion to protect the
environment and make the world healthier for everyone.
I recently graduated from Augsburg College with a bachelor of arts in
Chemistry and Computational Economics. During my junior year, I did an
internship at the University of Minnesota’s Chemistry department. Within that
position, I worked effectively on the team to develop useful methodologies
for the synthesis of natural products as potential pharmaceuticals. I really
enjoyed the opportunity to be involved in the development, testing and
research of new pharmaceuticals. My education, internship, and research
experience have increased my abilities in the following areas:
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Effectiveness in testing and researching potential pharmaceuticals
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
Successfully worked with research teams regarding product development
and suggestions for optimization
My work, education, and leadership experiences have allowed me
to grow both personally and professionally. I am passionate about
working within the field of pharmaceutical research and believe
that I can make an important contribution to Pace Analytical
Services Inc. I have enclosed my resume for your further
consideration. I thank you in advance and look forward to meeting
with you soon.
Sincerely,
Jake R. Sample
Jake R. Sample
Enclosure