Cover letters & Resumes

1. Cover letters & Resumes

2. Cover Letters • Also called Job Application Letter • Personalized for the particular job and organization • Show that you are fit for the job • Interested • Enthused • Qualified • Professional

3. The Process • Step 1: Research • Step 2: Review your job posting • Step 3: Begin your Cover Letter

4. Begin At The Beginning • What goes at the top? • Name • Address • Moving soon? • Reliable phone • What is your outgoing message? • Reliable email • What does your email address say about you?

5. Begin At The Beginning, continued • Date • Contact name and address • Opening Salutation

6. Tia Madison 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway Napa, Ca 95598 Toolegittoquit@aol.com 510-729-3348 September 26, 2007 Dr. Lawrence Angel Department of Oncology Kaiser Permanente 11 Solano Hwy. Vallejo, Califonia 94591

7. First Paragraph • Position you are applying for • How you know of the position • Any connection you have to the company • Mention Job title, number, & publication

8. Second Paragraph • A brief introduction • A description of how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications • A description of one or two of your most impressive accomplishments relevant to the job. • Show knowledge • Personal experience

9. Third Paragraph • Request an interview • Cordial conclusion

10. Dear Dr. Angel: I am writing in response to your advertisement in for a . After reading your job description, I am confident that my skills and my passion for technology are a perfect match for this position. I would bring to your company a broad range of skills, including: (List) I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss this position with you. If you have questions or would like to schedule an interview, please contact me by phone at or by e-mail at . I have enclosed my resume for your review, and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, (Name) Enclosure

11. ABSOLUTELY… • No Typos • No Jargon • No Grammatical errors • Remember you only have 15 seconds

12. Do not Ignore the stated criteria. • Remember that it is all about the presentation • Do not forget your contact information. • Do not make salary demands

13. Remember… • Before writing your cover letter, research the company to which you are applying. • Keep it short. Most cover letters stick to one page and use a standard business letter format. • Consider using bullet points in your middle paragraphs to further highlight accomplishments.

14. Don't get too personal or wordy. • Don't brag. • Skip the statistics. • Never, never send a photocopied letter or use a form letter. • 10 Cover Letter Tips To Make You Irresistible To Employers (4:56) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkt5xIUwG7o&feature=related • 10 Tips for a Better Cover Letter (6:20) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4nPOLu-TaE&feature=related

15. Résumé's • Job or Career Objective • Announce your general goal • Mention some important demonstrated skills • Specific areas in which you want to work • Education • Experience • Special Interests • Memberships • Certifications • References

16. A RESUME IS USED TO… • Initiate contact • Facilitates the interview • Serves as a record

17. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS • Review job postings and ask the questions that are asked

18. MAKE NO MISTAKE • Check for typos • Your documents represent your work • Have others review your documents • Melissa Forman - Hilarious Resume Typos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FClWySJ6Sxs&feature=related • Top 10 Resume Mistakes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeZ-cIPGtLc&feature=related • Biggest resume mistakes (4:02) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZalKNsr74o&feature=related

19. TELL THE TRUTH • Do not stretch the truth • Be positive

20. Types of Résumé's • Chronological Approach • Functional Approach • Email • Online • Scannable

21. Functional Resume • Focus is on skills, aptitudes, & qualities • Skills are organized into categories • Good tool for candidates who lack direct job related experience • Writing a Functional Resume (11:06) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyScLXJFNkM

22. Resume elements • Name & Contact Information • Name • Address • Phone numbers • E-mail address • Website

23. Job or Career Objective • Announce your general goal • Mention some important demonstrated skills • Specific areas in which you want to work • Education • Experience • Special Interests • Memberships • Certifications • References

24. POWER OF WORDS • Developed • Organized • Participated • Persuaded • Proficient • Promoted • Qualified • Revised • Scheduled • Strengthened • Structured • Successful • Directed • Edited • Expanded • Formulated • Guided • Improved • Influenced • Knowledgeable

25. WHAT COMES FIRST? • Education or Experience • Look for what seems to be most important to employer

26. Profile vs. Objective • Profile- Here is what I have to offer • Objective-Here is what I want

27. References • No need to state that they are • Available upon request Have 3-5 written on your behalf

28. Final Product • If you don’t tell them they wont know • Use high quality paper • Use conservative colors • No errors, smudges, etc. • 1 page