1. Writing a resume & cover letter
Sarah Hill, Faculty, NSCC School of Access-IT Campus

2. Resume Used to apply for: Quick summary of your: Customized Typically
Employment
Volunteer positions
Quick summary of your:
Experience
Skills
Education and training
Customized
For each job application
If applying through online employment service, use keywords in job ad for computer matching
Typically
1 – 2 pages
Very brief
Professionally formatted
State facts (be truthful)

3. Formats 1000s of types Most common – chronological and functional
Read Handout on resumes

4. Cover Letter Employers read cover letter first (before resume)
attached by staple to resume (if printed)
put ahead of resume if ed
Sells your skills, experience and education
Highlights the important parts of the resume
If applying through online service
Use keywords in job ad for computer matching
Read handout on cover letters

5. Assignment Resume and cover letter (on ERIC) Steps:
Find job listing (attach to assignment)
Write resume/customize to job listing
Remember to use skills demonstration statements
Write cover letter highlighting most relevant skills, experience & education
Remember to break into three paragraphs
Sign cover letter
Attach with staple (in this order):
Cover letter
Resume
Job Ad
Assignment (with levels of accomplishment)

6. Thank you
Questions?