Resume & Cover Letter

1. Resume & Cover Letter by Rose Morgan

2. Who cares? You should! • Snap shot of your life and experiences • Prospective employers first indicator as to whether or not you would make a good employee

3. The Resume • Comprised of varying parts dependent on your strengths • Key parts: header, objective, education, activities / honors, work experience, and community service

4. Header • Top most section of resume • First and last name • Dependable address, phone number and email • Email must be appropriate • Purpose: easy access for employers to know who you are and how to contact you

5. Rose Morgan 6767 Freedom Drive Independence, KY 41051 (859) 654-9087 rmorgan@gmail.com

6. Objective • Purpose: lets employers know your main goal • Tailor objective to specific purpose of resume • Examples: • “To obtain a part-time job with Hollister Co.” • “To earn a degree in Psychology at Northern Kentucky University”

7. Rose Morgan 6767 Freedom Drive Independence, KY 41051 (859) 654-9087 rmorgan@gmail.com ______________________________________________ Objective: To earn a degree in Psychology at Northern Kentucky University.

8. Education • Purpose: to showcase schools you have attended, diplomas/degrees you have earned, areas you have concentrated in, grades, etc. • Shows employers that you are a hard worker • Include: Schools attended, school location, expected graduation date, and GPA

9. Rose Morgan • 6767 Freedom Drive • Independence, KY 41051 • (859) 654-9087 • rmorgan@gmail.com • _______________________________________________________________________________________________ • Objective:To earn a degree in Psychology at Northern Kentucky University. • Education: • Simon Kenton High School, Independence, KY • High School Diploma expected June 2010 • GPA: 3.8

10. Experience • Brief overview of work experience • Doesn’t have to be an organizational employment, can be babysitting, yard work, etc. • Include: title of position, name of organization, location of work (city, state), dates of employment, and a description of responsibilities • Use action words to describe work • Ex. sold, created, processed

11. Rose Morgan 6767 Freedom Drive Independence, KY 41051 (859) 654-9087 rmorgan@gmail.com ______________________________________________________________ Objective:To earn a degree in Psychology at Northern Kentucky University. Education: • Simon Kenton High School, Independence, KY High School Diploma expected June 2010 GPA: 3.8 Experience: • Kroger, Independence, KY Bagging Associate, 9/10/08 – Current Responsibilities include assisting in the opening and closing of store, working one on one with customers, and bagging goods.

12. Activities / Honors • Purpose: to highlight important elements of your background that do not fit into any other section • Include: leadership roles, any honors you may have received participation in sports, band, yearbook, etc. • List in order of importance to you

13. Rose Morgan 6767 Freedom Drive Independence, KY 41051 (859) 654-9087 rmorgan@gmail.com __________________________________________________________________________ Objective: To earn a degree in Psychology at Northern Kentucky University. Education: • Simon Kenton High School, Independence, KY Commonwealth Diploma, expected graduation June 2010 GPA: 3.8 Experience: • Kroger, Independence, KY Bagging Associate, 9/10/08 – Current Responsibilities include assisting in the opening and closing of store, working one on one with customers, and bagging goods. Honors/Activities: • Cross Country Team Captain • Multiple Deans List & Honor Roll Appearances • National Honor Society Member • Student Council Vice President

14. Community Service • Highlights the time and service you dedicate to your community • Big part of college applications • Shows employers that you care about others & are willing to give back to your community

15. Rose Morgan 6767 Freedom Drive Independence, KY 41051 (859) 654-9087 rmorgan@gmail.com _________________________________________________________________________________________ Objective:To earn a degree in Psychology at Northern Kentucky University. Education: • Simon Kenton High School, Independence, KY Commonwealth Diploma, expected graduation June 2010 GPA: 3.8 Experience: • Kroger, Independence, KY Bagging Associate, 9/10/08 – Current Responsibilities include assisting in the opening and closing of store, working one on one with customers, and bagging goods. Honors/Activities: • Cross Country Team Captain • Multiple Deans List & Honor Roll Appearances • National Honor Society Member • Student Council Vice President Community Service: • Parish Kitchen Volunteer, Covington, KY Spring 2010 • Adopt-A-Family Volunteer Winter 2009 • Kenton County Animal Shelter Volunteer, Covington, KY Spring 2008 - Current

16. References • “Available Upon Request” • Be sure to have individuals in mind • 2-3 people, non-relatives • Teachers, coaches, church members, family friends, employers

17. Rose Morgan 6767 Freedom Drive Independence, KY 41051 (859) 654-9087 rmorgan@gmail.com ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Objective:To earn a degree in Psychology at Northern Kentucky University. Education: • Simon Kenton High School, Independence, KY Commonwealth Diploma, expected graduation June 2010 GPA: 3.8 Experience: • Kroger, Independence, KY Bagging Associate, 9/10/08 – Current Responsibilities include assisting in the opening and closing of store, working one on one with customers, and bagging goods. Honors/Activities: • Cross Country Team Captain • Multiple Deans List & Honor Roll Appearances • National Honor Society Member • Student Council Vice President Community Service: • Parish Kitchen Volunteer, Covington, KY Spring 2010 • Adopt-A-Family Volunteer Winter 2009 • Kenton County Animal Shelter Volunteer, Covington, KY Spring 2008 – Current References Available Upon Request

18. Do’s of Resume Building • Reflect with a family member • Verify that all contact information is correct and current • Double check spelling and grammar • Make sure the education section has your graduation date and current status • Limit to one page • Make sure you are consistent with formatting such as font size, type and spacing • Find reliable proofreaders! • Have a targeted audience

19. Cover Letter • A cover letter should accompany your application every time you apply for a job • Signals that you pay attention to details. • Conveys professionalism. • Demonstrates immediately your written communication skills. • Gives you an opportunity to highlight your skill sets and experience

20. Things to Think About …… • Why are you applying for the job? What are your objectives? • What are your reasons for wanting to work for the employer? • What are your skill sets and how do they fit into the job you are applying for as well as the vision and mission of the employer?

21. Cover Letter Guidelines • One page • Find a proofreader • Customize your letter as much as possible by acknowledging the reader and the employer. • Focus on what you can offer the employer. • Establish what makes you different from other candidates

22. 1234 Hire Me Drive Anytown, USA 12345 February 12, 2006 E. M. Ployment Director of Recruiting CompanyCo 567 E. Opportunity Way Jobsville, USA 34567 Dear Mr. Ployment: I am responding to the employment opportunity listed on your Web site. Please accept this letter and accompanying resume as evidence of my interest in applying for the (position title) at (company name). I have the following experience (add experience here) which makes me uniquely qualified for this position. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and discuss how my skills would meet the needs of your company. Attached is my resume for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Your Name

23. Bibliography • http://www.collegeconfidential.com/college_admissions/high_school_resume.htm • http://www.helium.com/knowledge/174996-how-to-write-a-resume-when-you-are-in-high-school • http://www.resumewritingworld.com/highschool-resume-writing.html • http://www.aie.org/Finding-a-career/Writing-your-resume/cover-letters.cfm