resumes and job letters, part 1
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ENG 101 class slides from January 22, 2014.TRANSCRIPT
- cc licensed ( BY NC ND ) flickr photo by Tiffany: http://flic.kr/p/5w6Vg7
- Truth About Freshman Composition different easier fewer rules easier must use judgment
- cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo by Mark Hunter: http://flic.kr/p/7VHwy6
- cc licensed ( BY NC SA ) flickr photo by Tehmina Goskar: http://flic.kr/p/9VfUV6
- cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo by Jamie McCaffrey: http://flic.kr/p/cY4HAE
- cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo by Richard: http://flic.kr/p/dmETxL
- Rules still matter: "Among those interviewed were his two ex-wives, Kris Kristofferson, and Robert Duvall" --LA Times, July 21, 2010
- Grammar: prescriptive v. descriptive
- prescription? cc licensed ( BY NC SA ) flickr photo by VCU Libraries: http://flic.kr/p/ac2ZMg
- description? cc licensed ( BY NC SA ) flickr photo by Alex Eylar: http://flic.kr/p/7tbZCh
- cc licensed ( BY NC ND ) flickr photo by Hannah: http://flic.kr/p/4x8mhm
- 6 seconds Length of time professional recruiters selfreport spending on each resume: 4-5 mins. Measured average time: 6 seconds. Source: http://info.theladders.com/our-team/you-onlyget-6-seconds-of-fame-make-it-count
- What recruiters see
- 80% of attention Name Current title/company Previous title/company Previous position start/end dates current position start/end dates education
- cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo by Alexander Parker: http://flic.kr/p/6dhcm4
- Match rsum to job Think of a job you would like to have What are your best qualificiations? knowledge skills training/education ?? Draft a resume to apply for that particular job
- In pairs Exchange your draft rsums Guess what kind of job the rsum is for Give feedback for better matching rsum to job
- Draft cover letter & resume Due Wed., Jan. 29, at beginning of class Find job ad for position you would apply for Draft cover letter & resume Bring 2 copies or resume, cover letter, and job ad to class