Resumes and Cover Letters

What does it mean to tailor your resume?

• Adapt it to the particular job
• Create a completely new one
• Make it digital

True or False: Resumes are the same as cover letters

• True

• False

What is a very important tip you should do before submitting your cover letter?

• Beat box
  
• Have someone else read it
  
• Make it all bold
  
• None of these
  

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How many typos are permitted in a cover letter?

• 0
• 1-4
• 5-10
• 10+

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A cover letter serves to __________________

• Create a good first impression.

• Demonstrate your professionalism.

• Explain your talents.

• All of them

What is wrong with the following cover letter sample (You may select multiple answers):

To whom it may concern:

I read your ad for the assistant position and would like to apply. As my resume shows you, I have a lot of great experience that you can use. And, IMHO, this job is exactly what I want!!!

Please review my resume and call me soon to schedule an interview. I am so eager to meet you. Hope to CU soon!!!

Sincerely, Debbie Jobhunter

• Salutation is too generic.

• Texting Lingo.

• Spelling Errors.

• Too many exclamation marks.

• Boring, doesn't catch the attention of the hiring manager.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

At the end of a cover letter be sure to

• say why you are writing

• short and to the point

• introduce yourself

• thank the reader for their time and consideration

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Most cover letters should be ____________ long.

• 1 page

• 2 pages

• 10 pages

• Does not matter

Which paragraph of the cover letter should detail your work experience, related coursework, and skills that you can bring to the job?

• 1st (intro)

• 2nd (body)

• Last (closing)

• Put it anywhere

Which paragraph of the cover letter should ask for action, for example, "I look forward to speaking more with you in person about this opportunity"?

• 1st (intro)

• 2nd (body)

• 3rd (closing)

• Anywhere, who cares