Transcript Resumés and Cover Letters

What is a resume?
 a summary of
 skills
 abilities
 accomplishments
 a quick advertisement of who you are
 a "snapshot" of you
A resume should always…
Be truthful!
Be neat!
Be proofread!
A resume should NOT
Have long sentences
Use the word “I”
Have pictures or graphics
Be longer than 1 page
Have typos!
What to Include in a Resume
Heading
 Name
 Address
 Phone #
 Professional Email
What to Include in a Resume
Objective
 State the job type or industry
 One Phrase
 Example: To obtain a part time
position in the food service industry
within the New Haven area.
What to Include in a Resume
Education
 Hill Regional Career High School
New Haven, CT
 Anticipated Graduation Date June 20xx
 Concentration in Business/Health Sciences
 List Honors/AP courses and GPA if over 3.0
What to Include in a Resume
Work/Volunteer History
 Position Title
 Name of Organization
 Location and Dates
 Specific responsibilities
What to Include in a Resume
Extracurricular Activities/Honors
 Specific Name and Date
 Leadership Roles
What to Include in a Resume
References (if you need to fill space)
 Available Upon Request
 3 references & contact information
typed on separate paper
What is a cover letter?
 personal communication to a prospective
employer
 draws attention to qualifications
 demonstrates written communication skills
What to Include in a Cover Letter
Paragraph 1
 Job you are interested in
 Where you learned about the job
Paragraph 2
 State why you are qualified for position
 Refer to experience/skills on resume
Paragraph 3
 Provide contact information
 Thank person for considering you