Communications + Carreer Success

How long should a resume be?

• One page, front only

• One page, front + back if needed

• Two pages, front only

• Two pages, front and back

How long should a cover letter be?

• One page, front + back

• One page, front only

• Two pages, front only

• Two pages, front and back

Purpose of a cover letter

• Further convince you are the best candidate for the job

• Highlight your skills and why your qualified

• Talk about your past and interests, introduce yourself personally rather than professionally

• Beg for the job, threaten the admissions office for it

Purpose of a resume

• To highlight your past experience, should be tailored to the job you are applying for

• To highlight your past experience, should be general, not specifically tailored to the job you are applying for

• To highlight your past experiences and stretch them to be more appealing in order to seal the job

• To explain you admiration for the company, and how you would like to work for them

How many paragraphs should a cover letter be, minimum?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 5

Purpose for each paragraph of a cover letter

• Intro - What you want, how you kniw the organization, mention of resume

• Paragraph 1 - Concise summary of experience that makes you qualified for the job

• Paragraph 2 - State confidence in your ability, info on how they may contact you, express appreciation

• Paragraph 3 -Express admiration

Resume sections

• Header

• Education

• Experience

• Responsibilities

• Honors, Awards, licences

Name, address, phone number, email, top of resume

• Header

• Objective Statement

• Education

• Conclusion

Purpose of the resume, the position you are interested in

• Header

• Education

• Conclusion

• Objective Statement

Header, objective statement, Education, experience, responsibilities, honors + awards + licences

• Sections of a resume, not in order

• Sections of a resume, in order

• Sections of a cover letter, in order

• Sections of a cover letter, not in order