Resumes
What is a resume?
A resume is a formal document that summarizes a job applicant's work experience, education, skills, and other qualifications.
What is a cover letter?
A cover letter is a brief, one-page document that accompanies a resume when applying for a job.
What job did you pretend to apply for today?
Safeway cashier
Cashier, stocker, delivery intake, career center.
What drink did you have?
Answer will vary.
What should be included on your resume?
A well-structured resume should include your contact information, a summary or objective statement, work experience, skills, and education.
What should be on a cover letter?
A cover letter should include your contact information (name, address, phone number, email), a date, the recipient's contact information, a salutation, an introduction highlighting your interest and the position, body paragraphs demonstrating your qualifications and experience, a call to action, and a professional closing with your signature.
What are some quailications you need for being a Safeway Cashier?
*Handling money
*Friendly
*Like working with people
Were you able to find a cup and seat for a guest?
yes or no?
What was there to do?
Games, get drinks, eat food.
Who needs a resume?
anyone applying for a job!
Who needs a cover letter?
Anyone applying for a job!
How could you hear about jobs that are available?
Newspaper, Online, Job fairs...
Name 3 things you found today at Goodwill.
answer will vary
Cache, Halls, groomers, etc.
Name something you've done that you could put on your resume.
Answer will vary
Tell the class about something you would put on your cover letter.
What do you need when applying for a job?
Resume and Cover letter
How did you get to Goodwill?
The white van
How did you get to boba?
walked
What is the difference between a resume and a cover letter?
A resume is a concise summary of your work history, skills, and education, while a cover letter is a personalized business letter that introduces you to the employer and explains why you're a good fit for the specific position.
Cover letters should be personalized for each job?
Inserting bland material aimed at all jobs will reduce your chances of landing the interview. On the other hand, crafting a customized, tailored cover letter and connecting the dots shows the recruiter how your experience and skills are best suited for their needs.
How would you get to a job if you got a job today.
bus, parents, walk?
Name 2 other businesses in the goodwill parking lot
Dollar general, dollar tree, grocery outlet, wings
Would this be a good place for you to take friends for a hang out?
Yes