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• Articulate your experience in a relevant manner.
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• Set yourself apart from the competition.• Show your initiative and commitment to the job.
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RESUMÉ: Attributes of a good resume
Fills up exactly one page
Contains plenty of white space and is pleasing to the eye
Includes only one font and is printed in black ink onlyContains consistent formatting—spacing, use of bold, italics, underlining, and dates, etc.
Covers relevant time periods
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Includes short phrases rather than complete sentences
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Contains only relevant information
Avoids use of slang and abbreviations
Contains appropriate references, if applicableContains the applicant’s phone number
Contain truthful information only
Sells the applicant
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A C T I V I T Y: RESUMÉ CRITIQUE
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INTRODUCING YOURSELF
Crosby, Olivia & Liming Drew, (2009) Résumés, Applications, and Cover Letters. Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Summer 2009
• Cover letters are an opportunity to convey your focus and energy.
• The best cover letters spark the employer’s interest and create an impression of competence.
• For students who may not have a lot of experience, the cover letter is a way of showing enthusiasm.
• Sending a resumé without a cover letter is like starting an interview without shaking hands.
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LETTER FORMAT
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• Should be written in standard business format.
• One page, single spaced, flush left, with each paragraph followed by a blank line.
• Use professional, polite words.
• Revealing your personality is fine, as long as your style conforms to business protocol.
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MAILING ADDRESSES
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• Include your address and the reviewer’s address at the top of the letter.
• Emailed cover letters do not need to include mailing addresses.
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PART 1: SALUTATION
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• Whenever possible, send your letter to a specific person, rather than to an office. • If you do not know whom to write, call the company and ask who is hiring for the position.
• Check the spelling and confirm that the title is accurate.
• Pay close attention to the Mr. or Ms. before gender neutral names.
• Use a colon after the name, not a comma.
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PART 2: OPENING
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• Describe the job you are applying for.
• If someone the reviewer knows suggested you apply, mention the recommendation.
• Knowledge about a company may give you another opportunity to connect.
• Detail your connection to the company.
• If you are responding to an advertisement, refer to it and the source.
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PART 3: BODY
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• Brief explanation of your qualifications. • Summarize your most relevant qualifications or provide additional
details about a noteworthy accomplishment.• Address the employer’s requirements directly.
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PART 4: CLOSING
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• Thank the reviewer, request an interview, and repeat the number you can best be reached at.
• The closing is your chance to show your commitment to the job.
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SUBMITTING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS — EMAIL CONSIDERATIONS
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• Include the cover letter as the body of the email.
• Resumé should either follow the cover letter in the body in plain text or be a separate attachment—depending on reviewer’s preference.
• No need to include your mailing address or reviewer’s mailing address.
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1. Tell me about yourself.
Are you willing to admit you’re not perfect?
What are you doing to improve yourself?
What do you need to do your job well?Are you going to be fair and flexible?
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Why do you want this job?
2. List three strengths and three weaknesses.
3. What do you expect from us?
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4. Give an example of how you’ve managed conflict.
5. Why did you choose this field?
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Have you been involved in professional conflict?How did you resolve it?
Will you enjoy this job?Will you excel at this job?How long will you stay?
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