Combo Resume and Cover Letter, resume study set

References

Although references are very important, the notation "References Available Upon Request" is no longer considered necessary. Have the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of two to four references on sheets that you can provide to an employer when asked for your references. Generally, you should not submit references' names and contact information with your resume. Your goal should be to meet with the prospective employer to sell yourself before the employer contacts your references. In addition, you do not want your references to have to answer phone calls until you have reached the interview stage. Always ask permission to use someone as a reference. Choose only people you are sure will speak highly of you. Be sure that they see your strengths and weaknesses as you see them, and discuss what their response might be to potentially embarrassing questions. If much time has lapsed between requesting permission to use them as a reference and a potential call from an employer, notify them that a call may be forthcoming. Give your references a copy of the resume you have submitted to employers. Choose people who have seen you work in situations similar to those in which you would be working in the job to which you are applying. You do not need to use your immediate supervisor, a colleague may provide a strong reference if you have worked on a project together.

Activities and Interests

Begin by listing organized activities; state your role ("Member", "President"), name of organization, location, and dates Organize entries in reverse chronological order; state if you were elected or appointed to any positions General interests or hobbies do not require dates If you have many interests, consider including only those that are most relevant to the job (for example, fitness-related interests for a job in a health-oriented field)

Laboratory Skills, Technical Skills, Scientific Instrumentation

Consider creating one or more sections to highlight strengths in these areas Present an overview of qualifications relating to your objective If including dates, list the most recent first

Computer Proficiency

Include these points under Skills Summary if there is not enough information to include in a separate section List similar proficiencies together (hardware, software, languages) in columns or as bullet points Be sure to accurately describe your level of proficiency ("familiar with" does not equal "proficient in" or "working knowledge")

Form

People who read resumes expect them to include specific information, such as your name, address, contact information, education, past jobs, volunteer experience, and special skills.

Awards and Scholarships

State the name of the award, the name of the granting institution/body, and the date Include important awards from both postsecondary studies and high school in reverse chronological order Explain the significance of the award if it is not implicit in the title. Be selective; include no more than six entries These could be included as a sub-heading in the Education section

Work Experience

Your work history gives prospective employers a quick view of your employment patterns and career progression by revealing previous employers, positions, and chronology. Be accurate with starting and ending dates, job titles, and employer information. How you format your work experience section depends upon the type of resume you choose. Refer to Types of Resumes for details on the three main types. Depending on your work history, you may want to create two sections, "Relevant Work Experience" with detailed information and "Other Work Experience". You may also choose to omit the unrelated experience, but be aware of perceived large gaps in your employment history.

Cover Letter

a letter that is sent with something to explain the reason for it or to give more information about it.

Objective

a section of a resume that tells the hiring company why the job applicant is seeking employment. It is a concisely written statement of the career and position goals of the applicant.

Resume

a short document describing your education, work history, etc., that you give an employer when you are applying for a job

Effectiveness

demonstrate your knowledge of both function and form. Has a clear purpose that shows why you are writing it. Is visually appropriate and appealing, or easy to read. Includes all the necessary information about the writer. Is grammatically correct with no errors in punctuation or spelling.

Languages

f you are proficient in several languages and this skill is relevant, create a "Languages" section List languages in which you are fluent (other than English) Specify your verbal and written competency level; take special care to be accurate in this section because some jobs require fluency

Functional Resume

focuses on the skills and experiences that make someone a strong candidate for a position.

Personal Profile

personal contact information such as name,address, telephone number, email address, and website or blog.In North America, no other personal information (such as date of birth, marital status, or social security number) is required.

Chronological Resume

starts by listing your work history, with the most recent positions listed first. It is considered one of the most common resume structures.

Extracurriculur

taking place outside the normal school timetable

Skills

the ability to do something that comes from training, experience, or practice

Audience

the people who watch, read, or listen to something

Function

to inform the audience about you in order to accomplish something.

Volunteer Experience

Format volunteer experience according to the message you wish to convey. If you wish to highlight two or more volunteer activities, create a separate heading (Volunteer Activities, Volunteer Experience, or Community Service) List the organizations for which you volunteered and add details about your contributions, beginning each point with an action verb Include your Volunteer Experience before Work Experience if it is more relevant If your volunteer activities are as impressive as your paid work experience, add information on volunteering to your Work Experience section, with a notation. For example, "Fundraising Director (volunteer)" If your volunteer activities are not directly related to the work you are seeking, consider adding them to the Activities and Interests section

Education

How you describe your education depends on your level of study and your graduation status. List your educational levels attained, starting with the most recent.