PPT-Writing an Effective Resume and Cover Letter

Liz Freedman Career Advisor Hubbard Center for Student Engagement 765 6586004 lizfreedmandepauwedu Purpose of a Resume Market your skills abilities and accomplishments Secure an interview get in the yes pile. Maggie Venzke, MSN, FNP-BC. Shelli Mayer, MSN, ANP-BC. Marymount University FNP Program. ANCC Professional Career Day, Spring 2013 . Criteria for Resumes. M. arketing tool. Reminder to visit/revise Google, Facebook, Twitter accounts. (. adj. ) boring, dull, ordinary. It was difficult to return to their . mundane . routines after the long vacation.. egregious. (. adj. ) extremely bad. Plagiarism is an . egregious . form of cheating.. What is a Resume?. A resume is a summary of your experiences and skills . relevant. to the field of work you are entering.. A resume is an accomplishment driven marketing tool for individuals seeking employment.. 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. . Erica Ely & . Rachel . Wobrak. Resumes. Think Before You Write:. What is the purpose of a resume?. . Who is the intended reader?. . What message do I want to send?. Elements of Resume. Heading. .. Competencies. Job postings/openings. Application procedures. Resumes. Interviewing. Successful Individualized. Job Development . The Client. Industry and Occupation. Business and . Hiring. Authority. Revised April 2010. What is a Cover Letter?. A cover letter is a letter sent alongside your resume to introduce yourself, explain why you are sending in your resume, and provide more information about yourself.. A personal and professional summary of your background and qualifications. . It usually includes information about your education, career objectives, work experience, activities, awards or honors, and any other special skills you might have.. and . P. reparing a Resume’. Cover Letter. Purpose of a cover letter or letter of application is to . request a chance to apply for a position & obtain . an interview. Often the most important factor in determining who will be selected for an interview. The Academic Job Search Series. September 13, 2016. Agenda. What is it?. Your introduction. Content. Peer Review. Tailoring your Cover Letter. Q & A. What is a Cover Letter?. A supplement to the CV that includes more detailed information about yourself. , 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. A personal and professional summary of your background and qualifications. . It usually includes information about your education, career objectives, work experience, activities, awards or honors, and any other special skills you might have.. Revised April 2010. What is a Cover Letter?. A cover letter is a letter sent alongside your resume to introduce yourself, explain why you are sending in your resume, and provide more information about yourself.. 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..