Cover Letter
What is a cover letter?
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**It is a letter of introduction that highlights your key accomplishments to fit for a job opening
**A letter of application saying why you were a good match for the job
What is a classified AD?
A short notice that appears in a newspaper or online, listing a job opening
What is a resume?
Answers will vary
**a document that highlights your skills, experience, employment history, contact information, etc.
**A one-paged summary about your skills and education
What should you do if you don't have a voicemail set up on your phone?
Give at least 2 options
-Set up a voicemail
-Give an alternative phone number that they can leave a voicemail with (and let both parties know that!)
It's ok to add false information into your resume so you have a better chance of getting the job.
False
It is a good idea to state a "request" to be interviewed by the employer instead of saying you "hope" to hear from you soon.
TRUE
What should you do if you have poor handwriting when filling out your application?
See if someone can help write it with you
List at least 4 components that can be found on a resume
job history
contact information
brief job summary
education history
achievements
volunteer work
skills/personal strengths
The job application asks for 3 references.
What is a reference?
And what information do you provide about the reference? (there is 3 pieces)
3 people, not immediate family members, who will give a good recommendation for you and your character to the employer if they get called.
You need to give them the persons name and contact information and the relationship you have with them.
Employment history on a resume should be written in chronological order (oldest to newest)
False! New should be first
The main body of your cover letter must highlight the _________________ you have that are relevant to the job
Skills, qualities, characteristics, etc.
What do you write if the questions isn't applicable to you?
N/A
Give 5 key skills/strengths someone could put on their resume (think of ones employers want from their employees)
hardworking, patient, enthusiastic, loyal/honest, strong problem solving skills, positive, flexible, etc. . .
How should a resume look?
What fonts are best? How much information should be on there? When is it ok to make it creative?
Arial, times new roman, etc. good fonts. easy to read!
keep it to a page if you can! And list information relevant to the position you are applying to.
You can be creative, however it needs to be professional and plain for many jobs!
Submitting a résumé or a cover letter with spelling mistakes is just a part of being human, Therefore, there's no need to worry about it
FALSEEEEEEE
Proofread! Ask others to look it over for you too!
What things do you write about in a cover letter? (give 2)
1. Why you are writing it.
2. Talks about your skillscharactertics/qualities
3. Talks about why you are right for the job
4. Thanks the employer and asks for an interview.
What should you do BEFORE you start filling out the application?
read it over, know what the questions are asking, etc.
What information should be at the top of your resume?
Your name and contact information
What is the difference between a resume and a cover letter?
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"To whom it may concern" is the BEST way to address the recipient of your cover letter, especially when you don't know their name
FALSE!!! Always look for WHO it goes to first!!! call and ask, or re-look at the add to see. Should be directed to someone specifically first. if you can't find out who, then you do the "to whom it may concern"
What are at least 2 tips you have for someone who uses a template!
-Change the "company" to the job your specifically applying to
-Change the big words to words YOU would use
-Add in your own sentences!
-Make it your own, use the template as a guide only! to help you get started only!
What should you do if you don't know what one of the questions is asking?
Video editing, graphic designing, web designing, word processing and programming are examples of what?
Technology skills to put on your resume
The job you are applying for, the position
A cover letter needs to be longer than one page
FALSEEEEE!!!