resume and cover letter techniques for the graduating senior
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Resume And Cover Letter Resume And Cover Letter Techniques For The Graduating Techniques For The Graduating
SeniorSenior
John MontemayorJohn MontemayorCareer Center CoordinatorCareer Center Coordinator
Bachelor of Science Degree in Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from the W. Paul Stillman Economics from the W. Paul Stillman School Of Business, Seton Hall School Of Business, Seton Hall UniversityUniversity
Hired by USC-Upstate on June 2003Hired by USC-Upstate on June 2003 10 Years of Experience in Human 10 Years of Experience in Human
Resource Management, Staffing, and Resource Management, Staffing, and On-Campus RecruitingOn-Campus Recruiting
What Not To Do In Your Senior What Not To Do In Your Senior YearYear
Did not go to the Career Center until Did not go to the Career Center until 2 weeks before on-campus 2 weeks before on-campus interviews startedinterviews started
Did not have a resume until a week Did not have a resume until a week before my first interviewbefore my first interview
Did not have any mock interviewsDid not have any mock interviews Rejected by all 8 companies that Rejected by all 8 companies that
interviewed meinterviewed me
The Cover LetterThe Cover Letter Important because it is read first!!Important because it is read first!! Captures the reader’s interestCaptures the reader’s interest Brief, precise, and professionalBrief, precise, and professional
IntroductionIntroduction Use the person’s name and titleUse the person’s name and title Never include “To Whom It May Never include “To Whom It May
Concern,” Dear Hiring Decision Concern,” Dear Hiring Decision Maker,” or “Dear Sir or Madam.”Maker,” or “Dear Sir or Madam.”
– August 29, 2007August 29, 2007
– Mr. Daniel SnyderMr. Daniel Snyder– Director of Human ResourcesDirector of Human Resources– Coloplast CorporationColoplast Corporation– 1955 West Oak Circle1955 West Oak Circle– Marietta, Georgia 30062Marietta, Georgia 30062
First ParagraphFirst Paragraph Introduce yourselfIntroduce yourself State the position that you are State the position that you are
applying forapplying for Describe how you found out about Describe how you found out about
the opening (website, newspaper, the opening (website, newspaper, etc.)etc.)
Mr. Snyder: My name is John Montemayor and I will be graduating from University of South Carolina Upstate in December 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. I am responding to the September job posting for Marketing Communications Specialist on Monster.com.
Second ParagraphSecond Paragraph Sell Yourself!!Sell Yourself!! Emphasize related experiences and Emphasize related experiences and
accomplishments related to the job accomplishments related to the job openingopening
I am currently in a marketing internship with The Peace Center for The Performing Arts in Greenville, South Carolina. In this capacity, I am instrumental in the analysis of attendance trends by demographic group and income level. In addition, I assist in the development of promotional material of upcoming shows. I have also served in various customer service positions in both the retail and restaurant industries.
Third ParagraphThird Paragraph Pave the way for an interviewPave the way for an interview Indicate flexibility to meet at “Their” Indicate flexibility to meet at “Their”
convenienceconvenience Indicate easiest way to contact youIndicate easiest way to contact you
I hope you agree that my experience stated above and in my resume would make an excellent fit as a Marketing Communications Specialist with your organization. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications further with you at your convenience. Please feel free to call me at home at (864) 593-3818 or email me at [email protected] if you have any questions. I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely, John Montemayor
August 29, 2007
Mr. Daniel SnyderDirector of Human ResourcesColoplast Corporation1955 West Oak CircleMarietta, Georgia 30062 Mr. Snyder: My name is John Montemayor and I will be graduating from University of South Carolina Upstate in December 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. I am responding to the September job posting for Marketing Communications Specialist on Monster.com.
I am currently in a marketing internship with The Peace Center for Performing Arts in Greenville, South Carolina. In this capacity, I am instrumental in the analysis of attendance trends by demographic group and income level. In addition, I assist in the development of promotional material of upcoming shows. I have also served in various customer service positions in both the retail and restaurant industries.
I hope you agree that my experience stated above and in my resume would make an excellent fit as a Marketing Communications Specialist with your organization. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications further with you at your convenience. Please feel free to call me at home at (864) 593-3818 or email me at [email protected] if you have any questions. I hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely, John Montemayor
The ResumeThe Resume HeadingHeading ObjectiveObjective EducationEducation Work ExperienceWork Experience Honors/AffiliationsHonors/Affiliations SkillsSkills
The HeadingThe Heading Spell out everything, no Spell out everything, no
abbreviationsabbreviations Include home and cell phone Include home and cell phone
numbersnumbers Make sure you have a professional Make sure you have a professional
email addressemail address
John J. Montemayor608 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, Maryland 20901Home Phone - (301) 593-3818Cell Phone – (301) 827-8993
The ObjectiveThe Objective Gives your resume focus and Gives your resume focus and
indicates to the employer the type of indicates to the employer the type of position you are seekingposition you are seeking
The objective can be as specific or as The objective can be as specific or as general as you want it to begeneral as you want it to be
Objective: To pursue an entry level position in sales or marketing with Erwin-Penland, Inc.
EducationEducation List all majors and concentrations List all majors and concentrations
and include GPA if over a 3.0and include GPA if over a 3.0 Spell out everything (Bachelor of Spell out everything (Bachelor of
Science instead of BS)Science instead of BS)
Education: University of South Carolina Upstate Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications
Concentration in Journalism Anticipated date of graduation, December 2007
Work ExperienceWork Experience Start with most recent jobStart with most recent job Include dates, responsibilities, duties, Include dates, responsibilities, duties,
and accomplishmentsand accomplishments Utilize action verbs such as: created, Utilize action verbs such as: created,
directed, provided, etc.directed, provided, etc.
The Peace Center, Greenville, South The Peace Center, Greenville, South CarolinaCarolina
Aug. 2007-PresentAug. 2007-PresentMarketing InternMarketing Intern
Research and compile list of potential theater Research and compile list of potential theater patronspatrons
Evaluate attendance trends and zip code analysisEvaluate attendance trends and zip code analysis Determine different groups (ethnic, demographic, Determine different groups (ethnic, demographic,
etc) to attend other that the current baseetc) to attend other that the current base Create promotional material marketing theater Create promotional material marketing theater
shows and performancesshows and performances
Honors and AffiliationsHonors and Affiliations Only mention those that you are Only mention those that you are
currently activecurrently active Include any offices held and Include any offices held and
accomplishmentsaccomplishments Include dates when listing awardsInclude dates when listing awards
Affiliations:Affiliations: Sigma Pi FraternitySigma Pi Fraternity Fall 2003-PresentFall 2003-PresentPresidentPresident Fall 2007-PresentFall 2007-PresentTreasurerTreasurer Fall 2006-Fall 2007Fall 2006-Fall 2007
Awards:Awards: Fall 2005 and Spring 2006 Dean’s ListFall 2005 and Spring 2006 Dean’s List
SkillsSkills Tangible skills only. Leave out Tangible skills only. Leave out
adjectives such as hard worker, team adjectives such as hard worker, team player, and excellent communicatorplayer, and excellent communicator
Only list computer skills if you are Only list computer skills if you are totally proficienttotally proficient
Skills:Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPointWord, Excel, PowerPoint
Objective: To pursue an entry level position in sales or marketing with Erwin-Penland, Inc.
Education: University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, South CarolinaBachelor of Arts Degree in CommunicationsConcentration in JournalismAnticipated date of graduation, December 2007
Experience: The Peace Center, Greenville, South Carolina Aug. 2007-PresentMarketing InternResearch and compile list of potential theater patronsEvaluate attendance trends and zip code analysisDetermine different groups (ethnic, demographic, etc) to attend other that the current baseCreate promotional material marketing theater shows and performances
Verizon Wireless, Spartanburg, South Carolina Aug. 2005-Aug. 2007Customer Service AssociateRanked as top wireless sales associate in Sept., Oct., and Dec. 2003Created most efficient wireless calling plan to present and future cellular customersSuggestively sold wireless phones and accessories
Wild Wing Café, Greenville, South Carolina May 2003-Aug. 2005Wait StaffEnsured pleasant shopping environment for restaurant patronsRecommended dining and beverage specialsAssisted with back of house staff as needed
Affiliations: Sigma Pi Fraternity Fall 2003-PresentPresident Fall 2007-PresentTreasurer Fall 2006-Fall 2007USC-Upstate Marketing Club Fall 2003-Present
Awards: Dean’s List Fall 2005 & Spring 2006
Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
John J. Montemayor608 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, Maryland 20901Home Phone - (301) 593-3818Cell Phone – (301) 827-8993
Do’s and Don’tsDo’s and Don’ts Invest in some professional resume Invest in some professional resume
paper for your resume AND cover paper for your resume AND cover letterletter
Omit any personal informationOmit any personal information Create a separate reference sheetCreate a separate reference sheet
Questions?Questions?
Degree JobDegree Job