1. Emails, Resumes, Cv’s, and Cover Letters
Communicating Successfully…

2. What are emails and resumes?
– a letter that is sent over the internet
Resume – an overview of your professional life when applying for a job
CV (Curriculum Vitae) – a list of accomplishments/professional things done
Cover Letter – a letter sent with resume or CV that says the purpose of your application

3. Writing an
How to do it best…

5. Writing an
s can be written in all three forms of writing styles
Formal
Needs formal introductions and conclusions
Should be carefully read to make sure that it is polite
Should be considerate
Casual and Colloquial
Doesn’t need all of the things of formal

6. Email Example Email Address Subject Greeting Intro. Comment
Subject – should be simple and direct
Greeting:
Dear To
(Name) – less formal
To Whom It May Concern
Intro. Comment – some nice words
Body – what are you trying to say
Closing Words – more nice words
Salutation::
Sincerely,
Respectfully,
With Love, - less formal
Signature – personal information (name, phone number, etc.)
Greeting
Intro. Comment
Body/Main Idea
Closing Words
Salutation
Signature

7. Cover letters, Resumes, and CV’s
Writing them the best way…

9. Resume Resumes should be very professional
Resumes should be no more than two pages
Important parts of a resume:
Personal Perspective – Why do you want to work there? What can you offer the company?
Education
Job Experience
Skills & Abilities – What can you do that is special about you? (Speaking multiple languages, etc.)
References – Who can say that you are a good person? (Old boss, professors, teachers, NOT FAMILY OR FRIENDS)
Sometimes, you do not need all parts on a resume depending on the job you are applying for
When writing a resume, think about the skills you will need and what makes you stand out

10. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Similar to a resume but more like a list of accomplishments
Has no page limit, unlike resume
Sometimes, want a resume or CV or both
In Korea, they are generally the same thing

11. Cover Letter
Cover letter is sometimes asked for with an application and/or resume
Cover letter is a formal letter that goes on top of an application with a resume/CV and other documents
This letter is written formally and can be long
The cover letter says a few things:
Things that cannot be said in the resume
Why you are applying for the job
Why you can do a good job at the job
What is your life situation like that makes you special

12. Cover Letter Structure
Greetings
Body (each a different paragraph):
Introduction – why are you making the application
What is your job experience? What makes you a good choice?
What else about you is special? Do you have any special abilities or circumstances?
Additional information and conclusion
Signature

14. Situations
Practice writing a cover letter…

15. Write a resume
Using the resume template on Prof. Jones’s website, create a resume for yourself applying for your dream job.
Post it to your blog under “About Me.”