Resume and Cover Letter or Personal Statement100 points total

The experience of writing your own resume and letter should empower you as you pursue employment. Having these two sheets of paper as you conclude Composition I puts you in the right position for seeking summer work, a job in your field, or an internship. Together, they often determine if you will get an interview, and so they are two of the most powerful pieces of writing you will do. Paying careful attention to crafting your ideas is critical as everything about this assignment must be precise, including grammar, mechanics, and spelling. The goal is for you to write a baseline resume and either a letter or statement that you can customize in the future to any job for which you are applying.

Chapters 14 “Business Letters,” 15 “Résumés,” and 16 “Personal Statements” discuss each topic with examples. Also, Eric Brandt with LSC Career Services will be our guest speaker to talk about tips and techniques for a professional look and results using LSC resources!

Your resume should include the following:1.Basic contact information2.Career objective3.Educational attainments4.Work experience5.Other accomplishments (volunteering, scholarships, honors, merits,

publications)Other categories may be added, too, depending on your field.

The Letter/Statement also needs a polished look:1.Appropriate structure of information with addresses, date, greeting,

body, salutation, enclosure (resume, etc.) 2.1-3 paragraphs to cover who are you, what is your interest and goal.3.Audience awareness in your professional tone and original, clear

language.

Your resume and letter/statement will be graded on the following:1.The overall design of the document is easy to read and consistent

(effective placement of dates, headings, columns, margins, etc.).2.You include appropriate categories and information.3.The elements are well organized.4.Each topic is effectively expanded on (including active verbs to help

illuminate your experience).5.There are NO grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors (because

even one error could cost you the interview).

Due: Resume peer evaluation 4/28, Conference draft 5/5, D2L dropbox for grade 11pm 5/7.Letter/Statement peer draft 4/30, Conference draft 5/5, D2L dropbox for grade 11pm 5/7.

KEATON LONG2X1 Dunedin Ave, Duluth, MN 55803 | H: 218-728-XX50 | C: 218-

4X1-4371

ObjectiveI am a dedicated student and athlete at Duluth East High School and am interested in

working at a local, neighborhood restaurant. I will be an asset to your team with my positive

attitude and strong work ethic.

Summary of Skills

• Work well with others

• I am a good listener

• I can take directions

• On time and efficient

EducationSenior at Duluth East High School

Cumulative GPA of 3.5

Honors core classes and electives in Psychology, Law, Spanish, Band

Work Experience

Landscape for David Arvo summer of 2014

Sales associate at Denny’s Ace Hardware spring of 2014

Volunteer ExperienceCHUM Food Shelf 2012, 2013

Incredible Exchange camp counselor at Hartley Nature Center 2011, 2012

Volunteer Hartley auction fundraisers and landscape work 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012

Chester Bowl ski cadet 2008, 2009

Server at the DECC Turkey Dinner 2007, 2008

Extracurricular Activities

Captain and State participant, Duluth East cross country running 2012, 2013, 2014

Skier and State participant, Duluth East nordic 2013, 2014, 2015

North Shore Rugby team 2010, 2011, 2012

Duluth East Track 2014

Duluth Rowing Club 2014

References

Dr. David Arvo (employer) 218-xx0-3644

Kim and Andy Hola (neighbors) 218-7xx-6443

David Wick (coach) 218-5xx-5988