Return Address Date Inside Address Salutation BODY Complimentary Close Typed Name & Signature

1. 2 4 • Return Address • Date • Inside Address • Salutation • BODY • Complimentary Close • Typed Name & Signature • ENCLOSURE: (optional) SPACING ON AN APPLICATION LETTER / COVER LETTER 2 2 2 4 2

2. Return Address - YOUR ADDRESS - email (optional) • Date (write out) • Inside Address (Letter Address) - Name, Title - Company Name - Address 4. Salutation Ex. Dear Mr. Smith: Person to whom you are writing * Avoid To Whom it May Concern: * or Dear Sir or Ma’am:

3. 5. BODY PARAGRAPHS • Attention (paragraph 1) • Tells purpose of letter, introduction • 1 -2 sentences • Interest • Make reader interested in you • Catch their attention • Desire • Point out qualifications, strengths, skills • Refer to Resume • Why would you be a good candidate for the job • Action • Request an interview • Telephone #, email, time to reach • A: • I: May be combined as one paragraph DOUBLE SPACE between each body paragraph!!! • D: • A:

4. Complimentary Close Ex. Sincerely, Cordially, • Typed Name & Signature TYPE your name Once printed, SIGN • Enclosure / Attachment (optional) Ex. Enclosure: Resume & Transcripts Ex. Attachment: Resume

5. Additional Formatting Tips • Paper quality • White, 8.5x11 • Good quality • Envelope • Same paper as letter • Font • TNR size 12 or something similar • NOTHING FANCY

6. Email Application Letter • What you see is not necessarily what the reader will see!! • Set email to “Plain Text” • No special formatting or tabbing • Date?? Inside address?? • Subject Line = title of job you are seeking • Return address = move below your name • Enclosures??

7. Personal data sheet that describes your accomplishments and introduces you to a potential employer Purpose of a Resume?

8. RESUME PARTS • Personal Information • NAME – in font larger than everything • Address, phone number, email, webpage, etc. • Career Objective / Objective (OPTIONAL) • 1-2 sentences; brief & to the point - States your goal • Education • HS, College, etc. • Name, location, GPA, degree, extra-curricular • Honors, relevant courses, leadership positions • Dates of Attendance **August 2010 – pending graduation May 2014 **August 2010 – May 2014

9. Work Experience • Present/current job to first job • Company, Supervisor (boss), address, contact info, List Tasks • Beginning date – ending date OR Beginning date – present • June 2009 – May 2011 June 2009 – Present • Volunteer experiences as well! • Awards / Honors (OPTIONAL) • School awards, scholarships, etc.

10. Skills / Qualifications (OPTIONAL) • Relevant skills, courses, tests, certifications • References • THREE • No relatives or clergy unless employed by them • Name, relationship, contact info, years known

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13. RESUME TIPS… • PROOFREAD!!!! - Have 3 people check it! • 1-2 fonts – no fancy fonts • Good quality paper -Approx. 1” margins • Positive & enthusiastic • No pictures / artwork • Line everything up • NO paragraphs! Use bulleted lists

14. Scannable Resume • Designed to be easily read by scanner that picks out keywords • Keywords from applicant’s career field • EX. Publisher looking for editor = English degree, editing, writing • HAVE: • simple font - size 11 or 12 • headings size 14 or smaller • AVOID: • fancy fonts - shading/shadows - pics • Columns - lines - boxes

15. Types of Resume Formats • Chronological: • Strong work history / experience • Chronological order (recent to oldest) • Functional: • Strong skills; lack work experience • Skills is main focus • Combination: • Contains skills & work history • Everything is in chronological order

16. Reference Letter • “Statement attesting to your character, abilities, and experience” • Written by a reliable person who knows you well • GIVE THEM = resume, summary of background & accomplishments • Allow plenty of time! • Photocopy reference letter