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Impactful Résumés & Cover Letters Missy Vetrano Intern, ECC Career Services February 8 th , 2016
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Impactful Résumés & Cover Letters
Missy VetranoIntern, ECC Career Services
February 8th, 2016
• Write out entire name of college, graduation month & year, or anticipated (if applicable)
• Add high school information if you have graduated within 5 years
• Consider adding relevant coursework, academic distinctions, etc.
The Education Section
• Decide what to call it/them, depending on your desired field• For example: Leadership Experience,
Business Development Experience, Communications Experience,
• Put your most relevant and recent experiences at the top ↑
• ALWAYS write the year AND months of each experience!
• Use active verbs & the STAR/SOAR Model when describing your experience
The Middle Section(s)
Situation: Describe environmental condition
Task or Obstacle: What was expected of you in terms of responsibilities, challenges or obstacles
Action: Detail specific action you took to address obstacle
Result: Your impact, concrete outcomes, quantitative or qualitative results
The STAR/SOAR Model
• Unique skills, certifications and relevant memberships • For example: Proficient in programming software, CPR
certified, Secretary of Debate Club
(everyone knows how to use Microsoft Word!)
• How relevant are your service experiences to the position?
• Volunteering skills can be just as valuable as paid experience!
Skills and Volunteering
What works here?• Important information in
header & a name that stands out
• Clearly divided sections• Bulleted descriptions in
each section
What works here?• Important information in
header & a name that stands out
• Clearly divided sections• Bulleted descriptions in
each section
What could be improved?• A different font• Reformatted experience
• Company, length of work, Job title,
• Reorganized headers• Qualifications(?)
Education Experience etc.
• General formatting issues
• NO spelling or grammatical errors
• Add your LinkedIn profile link!
• Use easy-to-read fonts, nothing fancy photos or outrageous designs
Remember: This is YOUR resume. There is no right or wrong way to write it and everyone will give you different opinions. The main
thing is to make sure it’s clean, concise and represents you as a professional.
Other Tips and Reminders
• Always make sure your cover letter is written to the specific job you are applying for
• Read through the job posting and reference it in your cover letter (great for writer’s blocks!)
• Address it to a specific person whenever possible• If there is nobody listed in the posting, use a polite
greeting such as “To whom it may concern,”• Keep it brief and proofread!• Make sure your contact information is current and
correct
Cover Letter Basics
Your NameYour Address Date Employer’s NameEmployer’s TitleCompany NameCompany Address Dear Ms. Jobs: The first paragraph of your letter should identify which job you are applying for and how you heard about it. It can also include a statement about why you want to work for the company. The first paragraph should be about 3 sentences long. The second paragraph should explain why you are qualified for the job. You should tailor this section to the job posting. Identify how your skills and experience match the qualifications and requirements the company is searching for. Each cover letter you write should be unique to the job you are applying for. This paragraph can be your longest, but try to be clear and concise.
In the final paragraph you should formally request an interview. Thank the employer for their time and make sure that they have your phone number by including it again. Sincerely, Your Name
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