Resume
Contact Information
Resume Introduction
Work Experience with Dates
Education
What should be included in a resume?
Introduce yourself to the hiring manager.
Entice the reader to learn more about you.
Fill in places your resume cannot describe.
Provide and expand your resume introduction.
What is the objective of a cover letter?
Name – largest item on the page
Address
Phone Number
E-mail (must be a business/ professional email)
What should be included in the contact information section of a resume?
Your contact information
Date
Prospective employer’s name and address
What are elements to include in the heading of a cover letter?
Professional Highlights
Professional Summary
Professional Profile
Objective Profile
What should be included in a resume introduction?
Introduce yourself (What degree attained/pursuing)
Position for which you are applying
How you learned about the opportunity
Why you are interested
Names of your university, community college, technical school, or high school
Location of the schools (city, state)
Degree(s) and/or Certification(s)
Date of graduation (month, year – can be expected date)
What should be included in the education section of a resume?
Explain qualifications.
Describe how previous job experiences, skills, and abilities meet the company’s needs.
Do not just repeat your resume.
Give specific examples that include metrics.
Company’s name, dates of employment, and position
Work experience in reverse chronological order
Most recent job experience should include 3-5 points of your main duties and achievements
For previous jobs, 2-5
Soft and hard skills
What should be included in the work experience section of a resume?
Thank them for spending the time to read your letter.
Inform them know how they can contact you.
Let them know that you will follow up for updates as appropriate.
What is the call to action or closing of a cover letter?