Resume, Cover Letter, and Application

The MAIN purpose of the cover letter is to :

• convince the employer you should be interviewed for the job

• describe your work experience

• share something about the company

The purpose of a resume is to showcase your

• skills, work experience, and education

• Programs of Study

• grades and STAAR scores

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What tips should you remember when creating a resume? (check all that apply)

• never make it longer than 1 page

• don't lie

• list at least 3 references

• print it on colored paper

What does N/A stand for?

• Not applicable

• No apples

• No application

Someone you can list as a Reference (check all that apply)

• aunt or uncle

• teacher or coach

• someone you used to work for

• your best friend

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Who should you NOT list as a reference?

• relatives

• teachers

• coaches

A common response for "When can you start?"

• ASAP

• N/A

• now

When listing your work experience and education

• include your grades

• start with present or most recent first

• start with your very first school/job

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

Examples of special qualifications:

• intelligent and pretty

• Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance

• hard worker, bilingual, ethical

Example of an EMPLOYER

• H.E.B.

• Teacher

• Volunteer

• N/A