Securing Employment2013

ResumesCover Letters

AppsNetworking

What is a Resume?

• A summary of your employment qualifications– Convince your prospective employer

you possess the skills and experience for the job

– Consider your career goals– Choose a format

What to include?

• Name, contact information• Career objective (if appropriate)• Education (most relevant/most recent

first)• Experience (same as education)• Skills, activities• APPEARANCE COUNTS

– No room for misspelled words

The Cover Letter

• A personalized, targeted three to five paragraph communication that introduces you and your qualifications

• When possible, address to a specific individual and tailor to the job

• Parts of letter– Opening– “The Pitch”--prove you are the best

candidate– Closing

Thank You

• Should be sent no more than one day after an interview

• If interviewed by more than one person, thank each interviewer– Convey your appreciation for their

time and interest

Resources

• Myfirstresume.com• APPS

– Interview BUZZ Lite– Interview WOW– Resume Writing Secrets– Resume How-To Videos– Resume HD

• Classified ADS• Online

– Linked In

Resources

• Career Interest Information– Career Cluster Interest Quiz APP– Career Test APP– Dream Career APP

• Resume Kit– www.crane.com

Networking

• Good education is critical to success

• Certain skills make up “remaining” success formula:– People skills– Communication skills– Networking skills