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You’re HIRED! Effective résumé and cover letters to get results
Dr. Kella B. Price, SPHRPrice Consulting Group
Agenda
• Keys to effective job search correspondence
• Writing tips and suggestions
• Content requirements for cover letters and résumés
• Answers to your résumé and cover letter questions
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Do your research…
• What direction is the company taking?
• What is its mission?
• What is the company’s culture?
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Don’t include
• Age
• Marital status
• Information about physical shortcomings
• Highlights of your weaknesses
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Cover letter
• Customize!
• Proofread
• Header with accurate contact information
• States the position applying for and summarizes qualifications in 1st paragraph
• Matches skills with job posting
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3 things every résumé should include• Include relevant keywords
• A cover letter
• Achievements versus job responsibilities and specifics
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Résumé
• Appropriate use of space
• Easy to scan
• Proofread
• Current contact information
• Customized to job posting
• Key achievements vs. job responsibilities and use specifics
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Remember!
• Online formatting should be basic formatted without bullets, boxes, etc.
• Use bullets for printed résumés and bold fonts to make it easy to scan
• Explain gaps in employment – fill in with volunteer positions if possible
• Fill the page• It’s a “numbers game”• Follow-up
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Résumés
• Header• Position desired/objectives• Experience
– Dates of employment.– Name and location of your employer– Job title– Achievements
• Education– Emphasize those skills/education and training that
pertains to the position • Special Skills• Professional memberships• References
– Get permission– Give contact information and position
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#1 Mistake in Résumés
• Not customizing your résumé to the employer and the job that you desire
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Agenda
• Keys to effective job search correspondence
• Writing tips and suggestions
• Content requirements for cover letters and résumés
• Answers to your résumé and cover letter questions
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Thank you!
What are your questions?
Dr. Kella B. Price, SPHR
Price Consulting Group