Cover Letters

What is a cover letter? Sales pitch Answers 3 questions:

What position am I applying for? Why should I be selected for interview? How do I plan to follow up?

Tips for a Great Cover Letter Be creative Send it as a pdf Address it to a specific person Keep it short and simple Use keywords from the job posting

Resumes

3 Main Types of Resumes Chronological Functional Combination

Chronological Resume

Functional Resume

Combination Resume

Resume Do’s and Don’ts

Do Make your objective

employer specific. Quantify when possible Include multiple ways to

contact you Lead with action verbs Make it reader friendly Include a hyperlink to

LinkedIn profile

Don’t Create a “one size fits all”

resume Simply list responsibilities Use your school email Lie Get caught up in the “one

page “ rule List references

Resume Activity