Resume and Cover Letter.ppt

Resume and Cover Letter Format, Language Style and General Guidelines Outline A. Format Resume Controversies Components Types Cover Letter B. Language Style C. General Guidelines Appearance matters Questions for discussion D. School Application Trivia Controversies over the format of Resume One page or not. (Usu. one page for college grads.) To be unique and creative or not. (with caution.) Including hobbies and extracurricular activities or not. Personal data (e.g. age and marital status) and photo. ? Follow the general principles and use your resume as your “personal” ad to show the best of your qualifications. Resume: Components Heading Objective (examples); (or qualification summary) Education – degree, school, date graduated, major, GPA, honoraries, scholarships, offices held. Experience – dates employed (from ~ to~) employer, division, position title, key responsibilities ( achievements)(examples). Extracurricular Activities OR Activities and Honors Personal data References Types of Resume Chronological (reverse chronological order) (example) Linear (example) Functional/Skills – emphasizes the functional areas in which the applicant is strong at; organize experience by functions one serves or skills one has. (example) Format 1: Chronological Format 2: Linear: listing responsibilities Format 3: Functional Format 3: Skills (2) Component 1: Heading Objective  Heading: NAME, address and phone no. ? Make it stand out!!! Objective: 1. Should be supported by the other parts of the resume; 2. can be directed at a specific job, or put in more general way; 3. (Shows your understanding of the nature of the job.) e.g. 1. Secretary: a secretarial position which utilizes interpersonal, organizational and computer skills, and which provides chances to learn business management. Component 1: Objectives(2) 2. Marketing: a position in charge of marketing project direction, product management, sales promotion,