return address date inside address salutation body complimentary close typed name & signature
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2. 4. Return Address Date Inside Address Salutation BODY Complimentary Close Typed Name & Signature ENCLOSURE: (optional). SPACING ON AN APPLICATION LETTER / COVER LETTER. 2. 2. 2. 4. 2. Return Address - YOUR ADDRESS - email (optional) Date (write out) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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1. Return Address
2. Date
3. Inside Address
4. Salutation
5. BODY
6. Complimentary Close
7. Typed Name & Signature
8. ENCLOSURE: (optional)
SPACING ONAN APPLICATION LETTER / COVER
LETTER
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1. Return Address- YOUR ADDRESS- email (optional)
2. Date (write out)
3. Inside Address (Letter Address)- Name, Title- Company Name- Address
4. SalutationEx. Dear Mr. Smith:
Person to whom you are writing
* Avoid To Whom it May Concern: *or Dear Sir or Ma’am:
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5. BODY PARAGRAPHS• A: Attention (paragraph 1)
- Tells purpose of letter, introduction- 1 -2 sentences
Interest- Make reader interested in you- Catch their attention
Desire- Point out qualifications, strengths, skills- Refer to Resume- Why would you be a good candidate for the job
Action- Request an interview- Telephone #, email, time to reach
• I:
• D:
• A:
May be combined
as one paragraph
DOUBLE SPACE between each body
paragraph!!!
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6. Complimentary CloseEx. Sincerely, Cordially,
7. Typed Name & SignatureTYPE your nameOnce printed, SIGN
8. Enclosure / Attachment (optional)Ex. Enclosure: Resume & TranscriptsEx. Attachment: Resume
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Additional Formatting Tips• Paper quality– White, 8.5x11– Good quality
• Envelope– Same paper as letter
• Font– TNR size 12 or something similar– NOTHING FANCY
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Email Application Letter• What you see is not necessarily what the reader will
see!!• Set email to
“Plain Text”
• No special formatting or tabbing• Date?? Inside address??• Subject Line = title of job you are seeking• Return address = move below your name• Enclosures??
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Personal data sheet that describes your accomplishments and introduces
you to a potential employer
Purpose of a Resume?
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RESUME PARTS• Personal Information
– NAME – in font larger than everything
– Address, phone number, email, webpage, etc.
• Career Objective / Objective (OPTIONAL)– 1-2 sentences; brief & to the point - States your goal
• Education– HS, College, etc.– Name, location, GPA, degree, extra-curricular– Honors, relevant courses, leadership positions– Dates of Attendance
**August 2010 – pending graduation May 2014**August 2010 – May 2014
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• Work Experience– Present/current job to first job– Company, Supervisor (boss), address, contact info, List Tasks– Beginning date – ending date OR Beginning date – present
• June 2009 – May 2011 June 2009 – Present
– Volunteer experiences as well!
• Awards / Honors (OPTIONAL)– School awards, scholarships, etc.
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• Skills / Qualifications (OPTIONAL)– Relevant skills, courses, tests, certifications
• References– THREE– No relatives or clergy unless employed by them– Name, relationship, contact info, years known
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RESUME TIPS…• PROOFREAD!!!! - Have 3 people check it!• 1-2 fonts – no fancy fonts• Good quality paper -Approx. 1”
margins• Positive & enthusiastic• No pictures / artwork• Line everything up• NO paragraphs! Use bulleted lists
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Scannable Resume• Designed to be easily read by scanner that
picks out keywords• Keywords from applicant’s career field– EX. Publisher looking for editor = English degree, editing,
writing
• HAVE: – simple font - size 11 or 12– headings size 14 or smaller
• AVOID: – fancy fonts - shading/shadows - pics– Columns - lines - boxes
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Types of Resume Formats• Chronological: – Strong work history / experience– Chronological order (recent to oldest)
• Functional:– Strong skills; lack work experience– Skills is main focus
• Combination:– Contains skills & work history– Everything is in chronological order
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Reference Letter• “Statement attesting to your character,
abilities, and experience”• Written by a reliable person who knows you
well• GIVE THEM = resume, summary of
background & accomplishments• Allow plenty of time!• Photocopy reference letter