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Resume and Cover Letter Writing WorkshopNovember 2007
Mission: To support the personal and intellectual success of every student, every day.
LBUSD Leadership
Pipeline Development
Preparing the Next Generation of School Leaders
Why does this matter to you? First part of selection process is paper
screening Resume and cover letter scored by a panel They only know what you have accomplished
and who you are from these documents
Administrative Power Standard #9 Using skill in written and oral
communication to establish strong lines of two-way communication with students, staff, parents, and the community.
Education
Experience
Additional Qualifications
.
Resumes…
Are you qualified for the job you are seeking???
Resume Format 1-2 Pages:
Education (Academic Preparation) Dates, degrees & credentials Chronological (most recent first)
Experience (Jobs and Positions) Chronological (most recent first)
Additional Sections (as needed--support above) Ex: special skills, awards, publications, related
experience, volunteerism, affiliations, references, etc… Use of margins and/or columns for readability
Resume Polishing Ideas Job Title, Site, Year(s)
Action verb, activity, followed by description of accomplishment
Focus on leadership experiences in various jobs Teacher, ABC Elementary, 9/00-6/04
Chaired the SBDM Committee and led the creation of a school-wide discipline plan.
Served as the BTSA Coordinator and redesigned the site service delivery model.
Common MistakesCan’t follow progression of jobs
Address gaps in cover letter (if needed)Formatting is sloppy
Should be a clean copy w/o typosMerely a list of items or a summaryLack of (or too) much descriptionDeception and/or “Padding”
Experiences as they relate to the position
Beliefs, Values, Priorities
Why you are a match
.
Cover Letters…
Are you the right person for the job you are seeking???
Cover Letter 1 Page in length Author’s voice is clear and distinct Targeted
Clearly states what you are seeking Organized
Paragraphs with effective transitions Professional
Easy to read (12 pt. font) Clear margins
Suggested Letter Format Purpose
What are you applying for and why The Position
What you will bring to the position Why this position is a next step for you
Strengths Brief summary of experiences Why you are a match (specific examples of skills) Mismatches, if any, show alternate strength
Summary With a final statement
Common Mistakes
Summarizing the resumeUsing an informal toneHeavy use of education jargonAdding personal informationCriticizing your bossDeception and/or “padding”
Remember...
The scoring panelists need to know…
Who you are and why you are the right person for the job!
Ask your friends and family to review your documents carefully before you submit.