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1、The Nuts and Bolts of Resumes and Cover Letters,Cover Letter Pop Quiz,Which of the following is NOT a function of a cover letter? To tell the employer what kind of job you seek To show how well you write or express yourself To inform the reader of your expectations in the job To entice the reader to
2、 want to get to know you better by interviewing you The best way to tailor your cover letter to a want ad is to: Avoid keywords and buzzwords in the ad because thats plagiarism Tell the employer your resume is scannable Use keywords and buzzwords from the ad Try to sound a little overqualified,Cover
3、 Letter Pop Quiz,How can you make the most of your college experience in your cover letter? Describe skills gained in the classroom Describe sports and extracurricular activities Discuss hands-on projects All of the above The fact that few jobseekers demonstrate their knowledge of the company in the
4、ir cover letter means that: Its an incorrect practice Its hard to research companies You will stand out if you do demonstrate knowledge They are not really interested in the job,As A Reminder,As of August 2011, average length of unemployment is 40.3 weeks, or a little more than 10 months. This is th
5、e longest time of unemployment since statistics were collected beginning in 1948.,Some More Statistics,1 out of 4 Human Resources Managers said they receive, on average, more than 75 rsums for each open position; 42% receive more than 50 rsums. 38% of Human Resources Managers spend 1-2 minutes revie
6、wing a new application; 17% spend less than one minute. Source: Recent nationwide survey by CareerB,Importance Of Work Experience To Employers,2009 2008 I prefer to hire candidates 76.3% 76.2% with relevant work experience. I prefer to hire candidates with 18.9% 18.2% any type of work experience. Wo
7、rk experience doesnt typically 2.6% 4.8% factor into my decision when hiring a new college graduate. Other 2.2% 0.7% Source: Job Outlook 2009 and Job Outlook 2008, National Association of Colleges and Employers,A Quote To Consider,“The candidate who gets the job is the candidate who has the best tot
8、al package from start to finish” Diann Lloyd-Dennis Employer Research Specialist at Northwestern College, Minnesota,Hiring Managers Want To Know 3 Things,Who are you? What motivates you? Can you do the job? So How do you show this on your cover letter and resume?,The Cover Letter Gets Your Resume Re
9、ad,ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE Responsibilities include set up and carry through a schedule of high school visits within the recruitment territory, attend scheduled college fairs, conduct appropriate follow-up via phone, written correspondence, e-mail, and/or personal visits, represent St. Ambrose Uni
10、versity at alumni functions and at regional conventions, attend and assist coordinating open house events and attend all first-year orientations. Travel and overnight stays required. Experience in sales is beneficial. Individual must have superior verbal, written and organizational skills with the a
11、bility to multi.-task. AA/EOE Requirements: Minimum of Bachelors degree and experience in area of responsibility or related area preferred. Please send letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references by 3 p.m. September 26, 2012 to: Email:,DUTIES SPECIFIC TO THE
12、POSITION: Supervise and assure safety of the residential unit Monitor clients utilizing the Behavior Modification Program Provide crisis intervention, including intakes Administer medications Complete documentation as required Assure cleanliness of unit Provide positive role model for clients Provid
13、e information and referral as appropriate Other duties as assigned.,The Cover Letter Creates Interest In Reading Your Resume,A cover letter serves as a formal introduction and should briefly reflect why you are qualified for a position. Gives an employer a snapshot of your personality. Signals that
14、you pay attention to details. Conveys professionalism. Demonstrates immediately your written communication skills. Gives you an opportunity to highlight your skill sets and experience.,Basic Grammar Lessons,Know your homophones Their, Theyre, There Two, Too, To Your, Youre Whose, Whos Principals, Pr
15、inciples Keep tenses consistent Past work experience = Verbs in past tense Present work experience = Verbs in present tense,Tips for Writing The Cover Letter,Conduct Targeted Research Take time to get to know the employer What is on their company website that stands out to you? Or what have you hear
16、d from others? What skills can you bring that adds value to the company? What impresses you about the organization?,Tips for Writing The Cover Letter,2) Have a Real Person in Mind Never send a cover letter addressed to a general title or with the salutation, “To whom it may concern.” If the ad does
17、not list a specific person, contact the Human Resources Manager and ask for a name to address the cover letter.,Tips for Writing The Cover Letter,3) Writing the letter Highlight your strongest qualifications for the job in one page. Do not restate everything on your resume. Invest in high-quality st
18、ationary and envelopes that match. Do not have ANY spelling or grammar errors.,Name Address Phone Number E-mail Date Name of the specific person to receive application materials Professional Job Title Company Name Company Street Address City, State and Zip Code Dear Ms. Jones: Paragraph one: Grab th
19、e readers attention. Also mention the position you are applying for and how you heard about it. Paragraph two: Highlight 1-2 key skills for the position and how you can demonstrate those skills. In another paragraph, you could demonstrate knowledge of the organization. Paragraph three: Provide an ac
20、tion plan and express appreciation. Sincerely, Your signature Typed first and last name,Resume Pop Quiz,Whats a good way to sharpen the focus of your resume and provide the reader with a summary of what youre good at? An Objective Statement A Summary or Profile section A small, tasteful graphic All
21、of the above The most important element to highlight on your resume is: Duties and responsibilities from past jobs Skills Names of supervisors Accomplishments,Resume Pop Quiz,What types of words are most important to include in your resume? Action verbs and job-specific keywords Colorful adjectives
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