2.  Work interests  Skills I can offer  What rewards do I expect  Who can help  How can I sell myself

3.  Applying to employer  Networking  Responding to help-wanted ads  Schools and job-fairs  Professional and Trade organizations

4.  Lists accurate information about you that employers will ask for when you fill out a job application or are interviewed for a job.  Information included:  SS #  Address  Phone numbers  Past employers

5.  Written summary of a job seekers employment objectives, work experience, education and training, proven skills and certain personal information.  2 most accepted resumes:  Chronological  Functional

6.  Introduce yourself to a specific employer regarding your interest in a specific job opening.

7.  Should be: ◦ 1 page in length  Always be written for a specific employer and position  Express interest in the position  paragraph 1  Indicate that you know something about the organization

8.  Include a list or statement of your qualifications that relate to the job  Paragraph 2  Include only statements that you can support in an interview  End with a request for an interview and a statement about your desire to work for the organization.  Paragraph 3

9.  Include you name, address, and phone number so you can be contacted.  Be signed in ink. Example Cover Letter