Resume’ and Cover letterConstruction

Resume RequirementsContact information Job objective EducationJob history in proper formatAny special awards or

organization memberships This could be: scholarships, club or

organization memberships, awards i.e.“Employee of the Month” (These are nice to include, but not necessary)

Resume’ - Where to Start1. List all of your post HS education.*Include any training, workshops, seminars,

internships, etc.

2. List all of your employment experience.

3. List Volunteer experience.

4. List any awards you’ve received, memberships or organizations you belong to, scholarships you’ve been awarded, etc.

*TIP*Volunteer your services for resume’ opportunities.

Any volunteerism is appealing to employers who are invested in their community.

Sticky Resume’ SituationsYou have a gap in your work history.

You’ve held a lot of jobs in a short amount of time.

You’ve worked for only one company.

You’ve held several temporary positions but few full-time roles.

Sticky Resume’ SituationsYou’re a recent college graduate

with little experience.

You’re not sure how to list your GPA.

Your former employer changed its name.

Creating a Cover Letter

Attention-Getting Ways to Start Your Cover Letter 1. Refer to a prior conversation with the hiring

manager.Of course, you won't be able to do this if you've never spoken with the manager. But if you have, you're at a distinct advantage. Open by mentioning your prior contact with him or her.

Example: "Thanks for taking my call last Thursday and discussing your available mechanic position. I am very interested.“

2."Drop" the name of the person who referred you. People are more likely to read cover letters that mention the name of a trusted colleague or friend.

Example: "At the suggestion of Dana Whitman, I am contacting you to express my interest in the open position of principal pianist with the Omaha Pops."

By Lori Cates Hand, Jist Publishing

*TIP*Every program at WITC has an advisory board.

Become a student representative and you could “network” you way into a job!!

Do Your Research…Google companies you would like

to work for.

Visit their web page if they have one.(If they don’t – fact find)

Click on their “About us” tab. Identify their Mission Statement. Look for connections to yourself.

Look for the “About Us” tab

About Us

Look for the Mission Statement

Look for the Mission Statement

Look for the Mission Statement

Thank you letterAfter your interview, send a thank you

letter to the person that interviewed you, in hard copy, the same day.

This will show you are:Sincerely interested in the position You are professional and courteousWill help keep you “top-of-mind” Will set you apart from the other

applicants.

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