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Purpose of the Resume &Cover Letter:
To obtain an interview (not a job) by communicating your
unique knowledge, skills and values required for a targeted job
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Cover Letters
Purpose
Express your intent, interest, and enthusiasm in
position
Complement and emphasize highlights of your
resume
Demonstrate your personality and writing ability
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Types of Job Application Letter
1. Solicited application Letter
2. Unsolicited application Letter
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Solicited application Letter
Are send in response to job advertisement
The candidate is aware of the qualification and profilewhich organisation is seeking
Basic points covered in a solicited letter includes:
1. Attention getter. Position you seek.
2. How you learned about it.
3. Your qualification.
4. How can you help in the growth of the company orthe organization.
5. Request for an interview.
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Unsolicited application Letter
Are written at the writers initiative without anyannounced job opening
1. Attention getter. Position you seek.
2. Reference3. Your qualification.
4. How can you help in the growth of the companyor the organization.
5. Request for an interview.
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Contents of an application letter
1. writers address and date
2. The inside address
3. Subject
4. The Salutation5. The opening paragraph
6. The middle paragraph
7. The concluding paragraph
8. Complementary close and signature
9. Enclosures
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Cover Letters
Opening Paragraph
State which position you are applying for, andhow you found out about the organization and/or
position
Express what is attracting you to work for thisorganization and in this position
Arouse the readers interest in reading more
about your qualifications
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Cover Letters
Middle Paragraph(s)
Give detailed information about how your qualifications
fit with the positions responsibilities
Use key words from the job description to make the
connection between the employers needs and your
skills
Include information about academics, job experience,
and/or personal attributes relevant to the position
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Cover Letters
Closing Paragraph
Refer the reader to your enclosed resume
Mention your interest in an interview
State where and how they can reach you and
should thank the recipient for giving you theopportunity to apply
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Resume
A resume is a personal record of an individual
at a particular time which includes academic
qualification, family background and field of
experience
The sole purpose of resume is to show the
reader what you are capable of
It should be professional and easy to read
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Resume Vs Curriculum Vitae
A resume is a one or two page summary of your
skills, experience and education. A goal of resume
writing is to be brief and concise since, at best, the
resume reader will spend a minute or so reviewing
your qualifications.
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A Curriculum Vitae, commonly referred to as CV, is a longer
(two or more pages), more detailed synopsis. It includes a
summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as
well as teaching and research experience, publications,
presentations, awards, honours, affiliations and other details.
CV is used mainly when applying for academic, education,
scientific, or research positions
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Types of Resume or CV
1. Chronological Resume
2. Functional Resume
3. Combination Resume
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Chronological resume
Work experience is listed in reverse chronological order
Used when are trying to show career growth
The work-experience section dominates and is placed
immediately after the name and address , the objective and
your educational details.
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Functional Resume
A functional resume focuses on your skills and experience,
rather than on your chronological work history.
It is used most often by people who are changing careers or
who have gaps in their employment history.
C bi ti R
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Combination Resume:
A combination resume lists your skills first. Your employment
history is listed next. With this type of resume you can
highlight the skills you have that are relevant to the job you are
applying for, and also provide the chronological work history
that employers prefer.
It is recommended for mid-career changers and recent
graduates
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Targeted Resume:
A targeted resume is a resume that is
customized so that it specifically highlights the
experience and skills you have that are
relevant to the job you are applying for.
when applying for jobs that are a perfect
match for your qualifications and experience.
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Parts of a Resume
1. Your name followed by your postal address
2. Two lines/ sentences about career objective
3. Academic and professional qualifications
4. Work experience ( include employer details, employment
period, title of the job held and the job responsibilities)5. Projects
6. Other professional achievements including any awards,prizes etc
7. Extra-curricular activities
8. Personal details
9. References
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Increasing the effectiveness ofyour resume and cover letter
Maintain 100% error free
Tailor both resume and cover letter to eachposition and employer
Lead with most relevant information first
Avoid items that might promote negative bias
Use abbreviations only if standard and well-
known
Keep to one page-unless you have a lot ofrelevant experience
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Write a letter to apply for the post of assistant
professor at CET
Write a letter to apply for the post of marketing
manager in a firm with reference to an
advertisement in The Hindu Newspaper
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Interview Letters
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Usually includes the following:
Time , date and place of the interview
The name of the official before whom the candidate has to appear
The candidate is generally requested to produce his/her certificates
and testimonials in original at the time of interview
The candidate is informed whether he/she is entitled to any T.A or
D.A
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Write a letter asking a candidate to appear for ageneral interview
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Mention the salary, allowances, prerequisites and other
benefits the appointee is entitled to
Request the appointee to convey his acceptance
Express the hope that the appointee will have a pleasant
association with the firm
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Letter of resignation
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When writing a resignation letter, it's important to keep your
resignation letter as simple, brief, and focused as possible. It
should also be positive.
What to Include in Your Resignation Letter
The fact that you are leaving and date when your
resignation is effective.
Thanks to your employer for the opportunities you have had
during your employment.
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Regardless of why you are resigning or how you feel about it,
if you mention why you are leaving, make sure that you do
not include anything negative or disparaging about the
company, your supervisor, your co-workers, or your
subordinates.
This letter will be included in your employment file and could
be shared with potential future employers; therefore, it
should be professional and polite.
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Draft a letter of resignation by you working as
a senior manager with DCM chemicals,
Chennai
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