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format First Name Last Name Title Company Name Street Address City State Zip Dear Ms Mr Dr or Hiring Manager or To Whom It May Concern In the FIRST PARAGRAPH tell how you heard about the job and if appropriate name the person who told you about it M. Thomas H Palmer The Teachers Manual Being an Exposition of an Ef64257cient and Economical System of Education Suited to the Wants of a Free People 1840 When you come to a fork in the road take it Yogi Berra 3 Backtracking In this lecture I want to The Basics. Jobs for Montana's Graduates B9L1PP1. A cover letter is a three to four paragraph business communication that usually accompanies a job applicant’s resume. . The . purpose of the cover letter is to interest the employer enough to want to get to know the applicant better through an . Drew C. Appleby, PhD (Professor Emeritus of Psychology, IUPUI). There are several. types of . skills that employers. value in new college graduates during the hiring process (see Appleby, http://psych.iupui.edu/sites/default/files/academic_advising_strategies_for_job-seeking_college_students.pdf). If you plan to seek employment immediately after graduation, then you should (1) become aware of these skills, (2) utilize your educational and employment opportunities to develop these skills, and (3) create cover letters and resumes that will effectively communicate your possession of these skills to potential employers. Please note how the following documents clearly communicate their author’s awareness of the skills required by the job to which she is applying, the manner in which she obtained these skills, and—in some cases—the positive outcomes of her use of these skills. The purpose of this poster is to provide you with realistic examples of a well-written cover letter and an effective resume so you can use them as templates for your own cover letters and resumes without having to create them from scratch. Please feel free to capture these documents digitally directly from . ors. Drew C. Appleby, PhD (Professor Emeritus of Psychology, . Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis). There are several. types of . skills that employers. value in new college graduates during the hiring process (see Appleby, http://psych.iupui.edu/sites/default/files/academic_advising_strategies_for_job-seeking_college_students.pdf). If you plan to seek employment immediately after graduation, then you should (1) become aware of these skills, (2) utilize your educational and employment opportunities to develop these skills, and (3) create cover letters and resumes that will effectively communicate your possession of these skills to potential employers. Please note how the following documents clearly communicate their author’s awareness of the skills required by the job to which she is applying, the manner in which she obtained these skills, and—in some cases—the positive outcomes of her use of these skills. The purpose of this poster is to provide you with realistic examples of a well-written cover letter and an effective resume so you can use them as templates for your own cover letters and resumes without having to create them from scratch. Please feel free to capture these documents digitally directly from this poster or to obtain them as Word documents from the author by contacting him at dappleby@iupui.edu. . University of Utah. Writing Center. www.writingcenter.utah.edu. What is the difference?. CV. 2 page minimum. More detailed summary of your life and background. Usually includes the following headings:. Get an interview. Why a Resume that . ROCKS. ?. A marketing tool that summarizes a person’s skills, experience, education, and other unique factors that make him or her qualified for a position, opening, or opportunity. Cover Letter Activity!. You will use the Cover Letter handout for this activity.. Your group will receive . TWO. scenarios. For each, you must craft a cover letter.. First, read the scenarios.. Decide. Have you ever written a cover letter? What company / position was it for?. What’s the difference between a cover letter and a resume (and an application)?. Why should you write a cover letter?. Vocabulary . A Transition Assistance . W. ebinar. The Theory Behind Resume Writing. Components of an Engaging Resume. Different Types of Resumes. Key Takeaways and Next . S. teps. Agenda. Webinar Objectives. After this class you should be able to:. , and. Cover Letters. Communicating Successfully…. What are emails and resumes?. Email – a letter that is sent over the internet. Resume – an overview of your professional life when applying for a job. The Speaking, Reading and Writing Center. Why a resume matters. A good resume can be the bridge between you and a potential employer. . “First . of all, the resume is still the best way to show companies what your skills are, what your experience includes, and how you might be the best fit for their needs. It’s a succinct way to summarize your value and then the employer has a copy . RESUMES & JOBS Barbara Palmer APD Director Rick Scott Governor Katrina Washington Agency for Persons with Disabilities Operations Review Specialist What is a resume?. 1-2 page summary of your high school education, activities, volunteer and paid work experience, and skills. You should add to and update it with your most recent achievements often.. Introduce and present your resume to HR or Hiring personnelA precise, simple and well formatted cover letter should increase chance of an interviewHelps you appear as a more impressive and serious can