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. What is a cover letter?. A cover letter is a . formal letter . that accompanies your . resume. . It is used to . introduce yourself to potential . employers . and to convince them that you’re the right person for the job.. Student Career Development. Business Administration 036. (740) 351-3027. Careers@shawnee.edu. . RESUME & COVER LETTER 101. Nikki Karabinis. Director. Student Career Development. Purpose. To get you an interview, NOT A JOB, by communicating your knowledge, skills and values.. What is a cover letter?. A cover letter is a . formal letter . that accompanies your . resume. . It is used to . introduce yourself to potential . employers . and to convince them that you’re the right person for the job.. 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.. 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.. Career Project – Part III. A Video…. Resume No-No's. What is a Resume?. Marketing Tool. : Designed to capture attention and get you to the next stage in the recruitment process. It presents in writing the skills, accomplishments and qualifications that you bring to a potential employer. . 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. 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 . .. 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.. , 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. 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.. 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