 Answer the following questions by yourself. What is a resume? What is the purpose of a resume?  List at least 2 of the 6 we talked about in class What are the two types of resumes we discussed?

 A resume is a one-two personal data sheet  Short summary of important facts about you  To help employers decide if you are right for the job  Resume create a first impression Well thought-out, up to date, well prepared…

 Help you complete and employment application quickly and accurately  To demonstrate potential as an employee  To show the employer you are organized, prepared, and serious about job.  To feel self-assured during interview process.  To mail or fax to potential employers in hopes of earning an interview  To advertise you!

 Would you feel confident presenting your resume to a possible employer?  What things could you do so you could then add to your resume to make your resume stronger?

 A few simple paragraphs that state Which job you are applying for Your qualifications Your request for an interview

 Address a specific person if possible If not shown, do research to find If cannot find, add “manager” to hiring department.  State purpose of your letter and position you are applying for.  State qualifications that make you well suited for the job  Request an interview  Sign you letter before sending it

 Opening paragraph Why you are writing Name of position applying for How you learned about position  Middle paragraph Why you are interested in working for that employer Why you want that position Qualifications, achievements, training, and interest in the field  Closing paragraph refer to resume is possible Ask for an interview or encourage a reply