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Resumes and Cover Letters
The Necessary Evil
Present by: Kathryn Ramirez
What does the word Resume mean to you?
What’s in a word?
The First Resumes
1482 - Leonardo DaVinci at age 30 writes the first resume
1500 -Traveling LordResumes become an institution
1930 - Resumes were formalities 1940 - Resumes are like Facebook profiles 1950 - Resumes are now expected. 1960 - Resumes start to include outside interests like
sports & clubs.
History of the Resume
The digital age
1970 - Digital typesetting & word processors 1980 – Books and career counseling 1985 - Online background checking begins 1986 - Microsoft releases an RTF universal doc 1987 - Fax machines
History
The Internet
1994 - The Internet and World Wide Web go public. 1995 - Email is the new, cool way to send a resume
Web 2.0
2000 - Dot Com boom hits full stride. 2002 - Interactive resumes begin 2003 - LinkedIn launches 2005 - Optimal Resume releases an online resume
builder
History
Multimedia and video resumes emerge
2006 - Video resumes pick up 2007 - Video resumes hit YouTube
The Future
2008 – Resume’s make a change. Today – Social Media and Resumes
History Conclusion
Chronological
Functional
Combination
Targeted
Traditional Resumes
Mini-resume
Web-based
Non-Traditional Resumes
Color
Can you use color on a resume? Design
Left, Center, Right? Lettering
New Times Roman???? Types of paper
Linen, colored, envelopes? Portfolio’s
Necessary or a waste of time?
The Non-Conformist
Writing a Resume
Do Contact information Email Website History Skills & Experience Bullet points Extra-Curricular Activities Community Service Accolades Accomplishments Business social activities
Don’t NO paragraphs NO personal information
Birthdate Weight, height, hair
color, eye color Marital status Kids Ethnicity Religion Sexual Orientation Pictures Political views
Questions
The first critical contact with employers
Compliment but do not duplicate your resume
Create an effective cover letter
They should express a high level of interest and knowledge about the position.
The Cover Letter
Application letter
Prospecting letter
Networking letter
Referral Letter
Types of Cover Letters
Use person’s first name if known
Incorporate knowledge of the company
Include skill, results and recognition keywords
Attest to your credentials
Spell check, spell check, spell check
Cover Letter Tips
Questions