The two keys to getting you into an interview are your cover letter and resume. Your Cover Letter:
Your cover letter is the first thing that prospective employers see when they open the envelope, even before they see the resume you have so carefully prepared. Since you want to make sure they read the resume, it is important to spend a good deal of thought and time to write an effective cover letter, one that will get you the interview that you want. (Cover letter handout available soon.) Your Resume:
If there is no required cover letter, your resume will be the very first introduction that an employer will have to you. In cooperation with a cover letter, it will better detail your education, experience and qualifications for a particular job. Because your resume will only get a few seconds of a busy employer's time, it's important that your resume quickly convey that you are worth interviewing. Your qualifications, words, format and presentation must all be packaged to sell yourself. Resume Guide Handout This hand out discusses the key elements of a resume, provides key action verbs to catch the readers attention, and gives examples of different styles of resumes available. Putting It Together:
The following attachments and links will help you key in on how to properly write a cover letter and/or organize a resume that best highlights your skills and ability. In cooperation with these tools, we highly encourage you to work with the Career Services staff, David Westhart and Jan Goodyear. Email them a copy of your cover letter and/or resume to receive feedback and assistance for best representation of your skills and education. Monster.com Monster.com has valuable information on job search, resume building, cover letter writing and much more. Spend some time in this site and learn some valuable pointers to help you get ahead in landing the perfect job. |