1. Return Address

2. Date

3. Inside Address

4. Salutation

5. BODY

6. Complimentary Close

7. Typed Name & Signature

8. ENCLOSURE: (optional)

SPACING ONAN APPLICATION LETTER / COVER

LETTER

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1. Return Address- YOUR ADDRESS- email (optional)

2. Date (write out)

3. Inside Address (Letter Address)- Name, Title- Company Name- Address

4. SalutationEx. Dear Mr. Smith:

Person to whom you are writing

* Avoid To Whom it May Concern: *or Dear Sir or Ma’am:

5. BODY PARAGRAPHS• A: Attention (paragraph 1)

- Tells purpose of letter, introduction- 1 -2 sentences

Interest- Make reader interested in you- Catch their attention

Desire- Point out qualifications, strengths, skills- Refer to Resume- Why would you be a good candidate for the job

Action- Request an interview- Telephone #, email, time to reach

• I:

• D:

• A:

May be combined

as one paragraph

DOUBLE SPACE between each body

paragraph!!!

6. Complimentary CloseEx. Sincerely, Cordially,

7. Typed Name & SignatureTYPE your nameOnce printed, SIGN

8. Enclosure / Attachment (optional)Ex. Enclosure: Resume & TranscriptsEx. Attachment: Resume

Additional Formatting Tips• Paper quality– White, 8.5x11– Good quality

• Envelope– Same paper as letter

• Font– TNR size 12 or something similar– NOTHING FANCY

Email Application Letter• What you see is not necessarily what the reader will

see!!• Set email to

“Plain Text”

• No special formatting or tabbing• Date?? Inside address??• Subject Line = title of job you are seeking• Return address = move below your name• Enclosures??

Personal data sheet that describes your accomplishments and introduces

you to a potential employer

Purpose of a Resume?

RESUME PARTS• Personal Information

– NAME – in font larger than everything

– Address, phone number, email, webpage, etc.

• Career Objective / Objective (OPTIONAL)– 1-2 sentences; brief & to the point - States your goal

• Education– HS, College, etc.– Name, location, GPA, degree, extra-curricular– Honors, relevant courses, leadership positions– Dates of Attendance

**August 2010 – pending graduation May 2014**August 2010 – May 2014

• Work Experience– Present/current job to first job– Company, Supervisor (boss), address, contact info, List Tasks– Beginning date – ending date OR Beginning date – present

• June 2009 – May 2011 June 2009 – Present

– Volunteer experiences as well!

• Awards / Honors (OPTIONAL)– School awards, scholarships, etc.

• Skills / Qualifications (OPTIONAL)– Relevant skills, courses, tests, certifications

• References– THREE– No relatives or clergy unless employed by them– Name, relationship, contact info, years known

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RESUME TIPS…• PROOFREAD!!!! - Have 3 people check it!• 1-2 fonts – no fancy fonts• Good quality paper -Approx. 1”

margins• Positive & enthusiastic• No pictures / artwork• Line everything up• NO paragraphs! Use bulleted lists

Scannable Resume• Designed to be easily read by scanner that

picks out keywords• Keywords from applicant’s career field– EX. Publisher looking for editor = English degree, editing,

writing

• HAVE: – simple font - size 11 or 12– headings size 14 or smaller

• AVOID: – fancy fonts - shading/shadows - pics– Columns - lines - boxes

Types of Resume Formats• Chronological: – Strong work history / experience– Chronological order (recent to oldest)

• Functional:– Strong skills; lack work experience– Skills is main focus

• Combination:– Contains skills & work history– Everything is in chronological order

Reference Letter• “Statement attesting to your character,

abilities, and experience”• Written by a reliable person who knows you

well• GIVE THEM = resume, summary of

background & accomplishments• Allow plenty of time!• Photocopy reference letter