Ch. 15 Résumé Package

Format of a functional resume

-1st section contains the skills summary statement, -After that, list relevant skills and education, -Finally list your work experience, -Usually 1 page long

Cover letters

-Introduction to your resume and is often the 1st impression a potential employer will have of you, -Contains 3 paragraphs

Skill summary

An introductory written statement for individuals with little or no work experience and is used on a functional resume

Gather information

Begin identifying and listing the following information into an electronic document: Education, Skills, Employment, Languages, Honors & Awards, and Professional/ community involvement

1st paragraph of a cover letter

Contains purpose of the letter, specific position you're applying for and how you learned of the positon

Job-Specific skills

Directly related to a specific job or industry

Advanced skill set layout

Highlights, communicates, and sells specific job skills and work accomplishments

Personal profile

Introductory written statement for individual with professional experience related to their target career and is used on an advanced skill set resume

Functional resume layout

Layout used to emphasize relevant skills when you lack, related work experience, Focus on skill and education

3rd paragraph of a cover letter

Share why you are interested in the organization

Which resumes is it ok to use words such as "I" and "my"

Skill summary or Personal profile

Transferable skills

Skills that are transferred from one job to the next

2nd paragraph of a cover letter

Summarize why you're interested/qualified for the job. Try to summarize in one sentence

Pros of a well organized resume

The creation of a quality resume package provides a job seeker with personalized, concise, and accurate info. that can be used in any job search situation

Goals of a cover letter

To communicate how your key skills, experience, and accomplishments can meet the employer's needs

5 Steps for building a good resume

1. Gather information, 2.Creating an information heading and utilizing proper layout, 3.Writing a skills summary or personal profile, 4.Inserting skills, accomplishments, and Experience 5.Reviewing the Completed resume

Resume

A formal written profile that presents a person's knowledge, skills, and abilities to potential employers

What should an information heading consist of?

Located at the top of your resume, Relevant contact information, Your complete and formal name, Remove hyperlink from email, Professional email address, Spelt out names of streets

Soft skills

People skills necessary when working with others