Resume and Cover letter Assignment

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Key Employee SkillsBasic Skills

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SystemsSkills

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Able to read, write, perform basic math computations; listens well; speaks clearly

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Personal SkillsGoal driven, positive self

image, sociable, realistic self-assessment, demonstrates

honesty

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Interpersonal SkillsTeam player, able to teach and lead other

employees with diverse backgrounds, meets

customer expectations, negotiates well

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Organizational Skills

Works well in an organization, can monitor and correct performance, suggests improvements to

the organization

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Thinking SkillsCreates new ideas, makes

decisions, solves problems, organizes information, learns

efficiently, can reason things out

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Resource Management Skills

Makes good use of time, money, materials, and

employee resources. Thinks of more efficient ways of

doing things.

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Information Management Skills

Acquires, assimilates, and organizes information; has

solid analytical and problem-solving skills

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Technology SkillsSolid skills in various

electronic media (computers), can operate

various types of equipment with ease, can maintain and

repair equipment

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NEFE High School Financial Planning ProgramUnit 7 – Your Career: Doing What Matters Most

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Source: Job Outlook 2006, National Association of Colleges and Employers

NEFE High School Financial Planning ProgramUnit 7 – Your Career: Doing What Matters Most

YOUR SKILLS1. Write a REAL Resume that could be used for a

real job application or interview.• See examples on next slides or search for ideas

and samples. • www.monster.com is a great help source.

2. Write a cover letter for 1 of your potential jobs you researched.

– See examples on next slides or search for ideas and samples.

– www.monster.com is a great help source.

Heading: Who are you and where can you be reached includesProper Name (not nickname)Mailing AddressPhone number (have a professional message for voice mail, do not use music ringtones when trying to get a job,

always answer professionally)Email Address (Use a professional address not Hotmamma@gmail.com, ect.)

Job Objective: In one short sentence, tell what kind of work your looking for.Seeking full-time position as a __________Seeking a full-time entry-level position as a ___________Seeking un-paid internship as a ___________

The next section should go in the order that is most impressive. For example, If you have had many courses that relate to the job, but “Education” first. If you have had more job experiences in the area, put “work-

experience” first.

Education: High School name, city/stateWrite “projected Graduation” with the year you will graduate

• List class rank, grades or GPA only if you’re very proud of them.• List any courses that you have taken that relate to the job.• List any apprentice training, special work shops, and self study• List any advanced courses: ednet, concurrent enrollment, ACT, ect.

Work Experience: List most recent work/volunteer experience first.• List the company name and the city/state/address• List your job title.• In one line, give that start and end dates you were employed.• If you are still employed there, state “start date-present.”• List a couple of your job responsibilities and accomplishments.

Skills and Abilities or QualificationsList 3 skills needed for that particular job.Under the skill, list examples of how you have used that skill.Do you have skills from: current or former job, school project, volunteer work, hobby or talent, group or team effort,

family responsibility, hardship or problem, something your designed or created, something you managed, accomplished ect.

Leadership Experience or School Activities: List most important first, followed by most recent.List clubs, sports /dance teams (does not need to be with the school sports team), scouts, competitions through

clubs or classes Skills USA/Auto/FCCLA, teen court, ect.Leadership experiences: Student government, club officer or committee member, team captain, religious

leadership )be general, your employer may not be familiar with your religion)Some scholarships want volunteer experiences: things you have done for others at school, in clubs or classes, at

church, even helping a neighbor without paymentList the type of community service and how many hours you participated.

Writing a Resume

Sample Cover Letter 235 E. Pacific Street, Apt. 2B San Francisco, CA 94115 May 13, 2002 Dr. Daniel Carter Dean, General Studies Program University of San Francisco 125 Haight Street, Room 222 San Francisco, CA 94113 Dear Dr. Carter: Dr. Joan Hoskins mentioned you are currently seeking a Student Services Coordinator and suggested that I contact you. The position sounds particularly attractive to me since it encompasses my two major interests and strengths, academic advisement and career counseling. Having recently completed my M.A. in Counseling at San Francisco State I am available for employment immediately. While a graduate student at San Francisco State, I served as a career and academic advisor for the Bay Area Summer Enrichment Program (BASEP) which was recently cited by the California legislature for its contributions to the state. At BASEP, I worked extensively with a varied clientele, including physically challenged, international, and economically disadvantaged students. My major responsibilities included planning academic programs and conducting career related workshops on topics such as resume writing and job hunting. In addition, I played a pivotal role in the development of an innovative mentor program which paired corporate executives with academically at risk students. I am confident that the combination of my training and experience will enable me to make a valuable contribution to your university, and to assist your student in preparing for their future. I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and share more about my background. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Dana Warren Enclosure

Dana Warren 235 E. Pacific Street, Apt. 2B San Francisco, CA 94115 May 10, 2002 Dr. Daniel Carter Dean, General Studies Program University of San Francisco 125 Haight Street, Room 222 San Francisco, CA 94113 Dear Dr. Carter: It was a pleasure meeting with you and your staff today. Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to interview for the position of Student Services Coordinator. Also, please extend my thanks to your entire staff for taking the time out of their busy schedules to participate in the interview. My interest and excitement about the position, which was certainly strong before our meeting, has only become stronger. I now have a better understanding of the position and its responsibilities, as well as a clearer sense of the overall goals of your department. I am confident that my skills and experiences as a counselor, administrator, and workshop leader will enable me to make a valuable contribution to your team. I hope I was able to provide you with sufficient information about my qualifications to give you a clear picture of what I can offer. If you or your staff has any additional questions, please feel free to call me at (415) 333-3333. Thank you again for your time and consideration. Sincerely,

Dana Warren