ResumeandCoverLetterWorkshopFall

1、the nuts and bolts of resumes and cover letterscover letter pop quiz1.which of the following is not a function of a cover letter?a.to tell the employer what kind of job you seekb.to show how well you write or express yourselfc.to inform the reader of your expectations in the jobd.to entice the reade

2、r to want to get to know you better by interviewing you2.the best way to tailor your cover letter to a want ad is to:a.avoid keywords and buzzwords in the ad because thats plagiarismb.tell the employer your resume is scannablec.use keywords and buzzwords from the add.try to sound a little overqualif

3、iedcover letter pop quiz3.how can you make the most of your college experience in your cover letter?a.describe skills gained in the classroomb.describe sports and extracurricular activitiesc.discuss hands-on projectsd.all of the above4.the fact that few jobseekers demonstrate their knowledge of the

4、company in their cover letter means that:a.its an incorrect practiceb.its hard to research companiesc.you will stand out if you do demonstrate knowledged.they are not really interested in the jobas a reminderas of august 2011, average length of unemployment is 40.3 weeks, or a little more than 10 mo

5、nths. this is the longest time of unemployment since statistics were collected beginning in 1948.some more statistics 1 out of 4 human resources managers said they receive, on average, more than 75 rsums for each open position; 42% receive more than 50 rsums. 38% of human resources managers spend 1-

6、2 minutes reviewing a new application; 17% spend less than one minute.source: recent nationwide survey by careerbimportance of work experience to employers 2009 2008 i prefer to hire candidates 76.3% 76.2%with relevant work experience. i prefer to hire candidates with 18.9% 18.2%any type of work exp

7、erience. work experience doesnt typically 2.6%4.8%factor into my decision when hiring a new college graduate. other2.2%0.7%source: job outlook 2009 and job outlook 2008, national association of colleges and employersa quote to consider“the candidate who gets the job is the candidate who has the best

8、 total package from start to finish”diann lloyd-dennis employer research specialist at northwestern college, minnesotahiring managers want to know 3 things who are you? what motivates you? can you do the job?so. how do you show this on your cover letter and resume?the cover letter gets your resume r

9、eadadmissions representative responsibilities include set up and carry through a schedule of high school visits within the recruitment territory, attend scheduled college fairs, conduct appropriate follow-up via phone, written correspondence, e-mail, and/or personal visits, represent st. ambrose uni

10、versity at alumni functions and at regional conventions, attend and assist coordinating open house events and attend all first-year orientations. travel and overnight stays required. experience in sales is beneficial. individual must have superior verbal, written and organizational skills with the a

11、bility to multi.-task. aa/eoe requirements: minimum of bachelors degree and experience in area of responsibility or related area preferred. please send letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references by 3 p.m. september 26, 2012 to:email: duties specific to the p

12、osition: supervise and assure safety of the residential unit monitor clients utilizing the behavior modification program provide crisis intervention, including intakes administer medications complete documentation as required assure cleanliness of unit provide positive role model for clients provide

13、 information and referral as appropriate other duties as assigned. the cover letter creates interest in reading your resume a cover letter serves as a formal introduction and should briefly reflect why you are qualified for a position. gives an employer a snapshot of your personality. signals that y

14、ou pay attention to details. conveys professionalism. demonstrates immediately your written communication skills. gives you an opportunity to highlight your skill sets and experience. basic grammar lessons know your homophones their, theyre, there two, too, to your, youre whose, whos principals, pri

15、nciples keep tenses consistent past work experience = verbs in past tense present work experience = verbs in present tensetips for writing the cover letter1. conduct targeted researchtake time to get to know the employer what is on their company website that stands out to you? or what have you heard

16、 from others? what skills can you bring that adds value to the company? what impresses you about the organization?tips for writing the cover letter2) have a real person in mind never send a cover letter addressed to a general title or with the salutation, “to whom it may concern.” if the ad does not

17、 list a specific person, contact the human resources manager and ask for a name to address the cover letter.tips for writing the cover letter3) writing the letter highlight your strongest qualifications for the job in one page. do not restate everything on your resume. invest in high-quality station

18、ary and envelopes that match. do not have any spelling or grammar errors. nameaddressphone numbere-maildatename of the specific person to receive application materialsprofessional job titlecompany namecompany street addresscity, state and zip codedear ms. jones:paragraph one: grab the readers attent

19、ion. also mention the position youare applying for and how you heard about it.paragraph two: highlight 1-2 key skills for the position and how you can demonstrate those skills. in another paragraph, you could demonstrate knowledge of the organization.paragraph three: provide an action plan and expre

20、ss appreciation.sincerely,your signaturetyped first and last name resume pop quiz1.whats a good way to sharpen the focus of your resume and provide the reader with a summary of what youre good at?a.an objective statementb.a summary or profile sectionc.a small, tasteful graphicd.all of the above2.the

21、 most important element to highlight on your resume is:a.duties and responsibilities from past jobsb.skillsc.names of supervisorsd.accomplishmentsresume pop quiz3.what types of words are most important to include in your resume?a.action verbs and job-specific keywordsb.colorful adjectivesc.multi-syl

22、labic words that make you sound sophisticatedd.as much use as possible of the verb “to be”4.students with little experience, especially in a chosen field, should consider this resume technique:a.detailed explanation of transferable and applicable skillsb.use of a combination resumec.descriptions of

23、class projects and coursework that are relevant to the chosen fieldd.all of the abovethe resume gets you the interviewbecome your best advocate follow some basic ruleschoose a format: chronological, functional or combinationproduce your resume10 ways your resume irks hiring managers1.spelling mistak

24、es and grammatical errors2. generic objective statements3. personal attributes 4. interests and hobbies5. details of every task ever performed in every job ever had6. excessive bragging7. outdated information8. false information9. unexplained gaps in work history10. a lack of professionalismstep #1:

25、become your best advocate what specific skills and experiences make you stand out? which accomplishments would distinguish you from other applicants with the same experience? what benefits do i offer employers over other qualified candidates? avoid descriptions such as good communicator or strong le

26、adership skills. what if i dont have work experience relating to a job i am applying for? think about classroom activities and projects. think about academic accomplishments. think about extracurricular, volunteer and community service projects. think about leadership positions.step #2:follow some b

27、asic rules never make spelling or grammatical errors! do not use the word i anywhere on your resume. start with action verbs to describe accomplishments, experience and skills. no information from high school exception is volunteer experience or exceptional accomplishments. step#2:follow some basic

28、rules do not type your information into a resume template. optimal resume: free resume building program provided by career service office. go to: http:/step #2:follow some basic rulesdo not abbreviate or use acronyms. iwc, b.s.use buzzwords in the field. vocabulary that has been used in your courses

29、 that relates to the industry use language from the job descriptionstep #2:follow some basic rules use numbers whenever possible. increased company sales by 15% tutored 3rd grade student mentored 2 children the resume is about more than past work experience. volunteerism leadership management commun

30、ication step #3:choose a format chronological/traditional consider using when your past experience is directly related to future goals. functional you are a new graduate with a limited work history. combination great for new college grads because it combines the qualities of a chronological resume w

31、ith the concept of a functional resume. step #4:produce your resume purchase resume paper at walmart, staples or college bookstore. select colors such as cream, ivory, gray or beige. stay away from trendy colors and styles.recommended fontsarial georgia impact courier lucidapalatino tahoma trebuchet

32、verdanasans serifwriting the summary statement summary of your training and background as it relates to the position you are applying for-summary statementeducated and trained professional in the sports industry with proven leadership and organizational skills seeking a position as an event manager.

33、professional profile:it is my desire as an educator to help students uncover their artistic potential by providing an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking, and invites a sharing of ideas.extremely well-rounded employee with experience in sales, management and information technologyprofiler

34、esponsible, committed and self-motivated. holds a high self-standard and works hard to meet those standards.strong communication, natural leadership and good relationship-building skillssummary of qualifications extensive academic preparation in psychology and criminal justice.leadership experience

35、through various college organizations.work experience include job title, company name, location and length of time in position list responsibilities and accomplishments by following the basic rules of resume writing. information listed in reverse chronological order with most recent information firs

36、t.-relevant work experienceintern, mount pleasant chamber of commercemount pleasant, iowa january 2012-may 2012 assisted director with rock around the block event created brochure for area businesses attended meetings with community partnerswork history work experience not relevant to the position y

37、ou are applying. shows company loyalty/name recognition-work historycashier and customer service, walmartmount pleasant, iowa august 2008-presentvolunteer experience include company name, location and length of time in position service learning projects and volunteer hours are listed in this section

38、 volunteerism shows time management skills, commitment to your community and leadership skills-examplementor, iowa state extension officemount pleasant, iowa august 2010-present meet with 13 year old girl to work on homework and visit attend meetings once a month collaborate with other mentors to discuss new ideascollege activities it looks better to be involved with a couple activities than to have a laundry list of 8 activities with no participation or commitment.-examplehomecoming committee, 2011 and 2012track and field team, 2011-p