Application Forms Resumes and Cover Letters

Application Forms Always done in pen (blue or black) Make sure it is NEATLY printed Spelling and Grammar must be perfect Make sure to fill out all sections completely Make sure Reference section is filled out completely Use Volunteer Experience if you have no work experience

Tips for Resume Writing Make name large and bold Contact info should not take up a lot of space Objective – be specific Summary of Skills – good to have if lacking experience and you have relevant skills Use a professional looking font (clean, simple) Headings should be Bold and stand out Minimize “white space” Use bullets and make sure they all line up Dates should line up with right margin

Work / Volunteer Experience Job Title Employer’s name, Location date(s) Use point form to list a couple duties and always begin with an “power word” Try to list achievements not just duties performed (ex. Responsible for training 8 new employees over 6 months)

Education Saunders Secondary School 2011 – present Currently in Grade 11

Interests Use bullets to list 3 or 4 personal interests

References Put References on a separate page Use Resume header at top of page Put title “References” below header Create a list of 3 references minimum Format: Name Job Title Place of Employment Contact Info – Phone/email