COVER LETTER
What gives prospective employers further information about you that is not in your resume?
What is a "cover letter".
This is combination of the chronological and functional formats.
What is "hybrid resume"
Verbs that give your resume power and direction.
What is "action verbs".
It is important to "________". Employers can now look up things about you.
What is "be honest".
Fourth step to writing a personal resume.
What is "revising and proofreading".
This should be addressed to a specific person. If you don't have a name, address the letter to the head of the department who would be in charge of the position you're applying for
What is "the opening".
This arranges your information under skill headings, without focusing on dates.
What is "functional resume".
A brief summary of your work experience and qualifications.
What is "resume".
One of the "six steps" to writing a resume involves you not writing your life story.
What is "keep it concise".
First step to writing a personal resume.
What is "gather your information".
State your qualifications for the position in these paragraphs. Remember that your purpose is to prompt the reader to select you for an interview. So relate your qualifications to the organizations's needs. This means you must do some research into the company or organization is attractive to you.
What is "the second and third paragraphs"
This lists your jobs, education, and other relevant accomplishments in reverse chronological order.
What is "chronological resume"
A brief statement that describes the type of position you are seeking.
What is "job objective".
Purpose of writing a resume.
What is "to get a job interview".
Last step for writing a personal resume.
What is "preparing the final copy".
Thank the reader for taking the time to review your qualifications, but not for anything he or she hasn't done yet, such as granting you an appointment. Always ask for an interview, and explain how the reader may contact you.
What is "closing paragraph"
This includes the title of the actual job or career you are seeking.
What is "targeted resume".
A brief overview of your skills, experience, and knowledge.
What is "summary of qualification".
Don't put anything that could be interpreted as criticism, conflict, or hostility on your resume. You must "_____________"
What is "keep it positive".
Second step to writing personal resume.
What is "organize your information".
Begin by explaining why you're writing. State the position you're applying for or the position you qualify for. If someone referred you to the employer, tell the reader who that was. Explain in one sentence why the company or organization is attractive to you.
What is "the first paragraph".
This is a resume specifically for online use.
What is "electronic resume".
An instrument that gives employers a comprehensive picture of an applicant including experience, education, and skills and most importantly, concrete evidence of that applicant's background
What is "portfolio".
It is important to "______________". Do not be afraid to deviate from the norm or be innovative, but do it carefully.
What is "give your resume personality".
Third step on writing a personal resume.
What is "write the first draft".