Submitting Resumes & Cover Letters

1. The Bases to
Applying for a Job
Submitting
Resumes & Cover Letters
BY: Etta Pettis

2. First Impressions
Job Interview
Cold Case Pile
Gives an Introduction of Who You Are
Marketing Tool Used to Sell Your Skills
and Abilities
Resumes & Cover Letters
How Important Are they?

3. Getting Noticed……..

4. Appearance
o Neatness
o Must Be Typed And Printed
o Page Layout
o 1 Inch Margins (Top, Bottom, Left, Right)
o Consistent Font Size
o Not Less Than 11 Inches
o Quality Paper
o Resume (White Or Ivory)

5. Be Clear
&
Concise
o State Objective
o Identify Accomplishments
o Summarize Skills And Abilities

6. Be Specific
o Use Short Descriptive Sentences
o Include Interesting Facts
o Use Action Verbs To State
Experiences
o DO NOT Use Abbreviations

7. Proof Read
o Review Documents
o Run Spell & Grammar Checks
o Have Someone Else Proofread

8. Before You Submit
Your Resume or Cover Letter…
Things to know Types of Resumes
Chronological
Functional
Combined
Things to Include
Reasons for Applying
Contributions to Organization
Personal Information
Strengths
Accomplishments

9. Types of Resumes
Chronological
Resume
Combined
Resume
Functional
Resume

10. Chronological Resume
* Most Recent Work Experience
* Current
* Most
* Recent
* First Employer's Preference
* Identify work experience and dates of
employment in chronological order
Examples:
2010 – present General Motors
2008 – 2010 Pet Smart
2003 – 2008 Logan’s Tablets

11. Functional Resume
* Highlights Skills and Work Experience
* Not listed in chronological order
* Often used by individuals changing
careers or who have gaps in their
employment history.
Examples:
• Over three years of journalist
experience with the school’s
newspaper.
• Two years combined office skills
and public relations.

12. Combined Resume
* Highlights Skills and Work Experience
* Not listed in chronological order
* Often used by individuals changing
careers or who have gaps in their
employment history.
Examples:
• Over three years of journalist
experience with the school’s
newspaper.
• Two years combined office skills
and public relations.
2010 – present General Motors
2008 – 2010 Pet Smart
2003 – 2008 Logan’s Tablets

13. Identify Your Strengths…
Getting Started Personal Information
Objective or Personal Summary
Education
Experiences
Volunteer
Work
Special Training
Extra-Curricular Activities
References
At Least 3
Create Your Resume

14. Jane Doe
1234 Main Street
Anytown, Alabama 35000
256-852-0000 or 256-825-0000
janedoe@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain an opportunity to explore the field of engineering while employed as a part-time employee.
Education
2010 – present Madison Heights High School; Anytown, Alabama
Grades: 9th – 11th
2008 – 2010 Highlands Middle School; Anytown, Alabama
Grades: 6th – 8th
2003 – 2008 Elementary School; Anytown, Alabama
Grades: Kindergarten – 5th
Special Training
2011 Anderson Center for Technology; Anytown, Alabama
Robotics
Foundations of Engineering
Extra-Curricular Activity
Cheerleader (2010 – present)
Journalist Club (2011 -2012)
References
Lois Ivey Staff Assistant at Highlands Middle School 256-000-0000
Bob Lang Teacher at Anderson Center for Technology 256-000-1234
Thomas Jenkins History Teacher at Madison Heights High School 256-000-5678
Example 0f
Resume with No Work Experience

15. Jane Doe
1234 Main Street
Anytown, Alabama 35000
256-852-0000 or 256-825-0000
janedoe@gmail.com
Personal
Listed on National Honors Society, high school honor roll, listed in Who’s Who Among America’s High School Students. Enjoy
cheerleading.
Education
2010 – present Madison Heights High School; Anytown, Alabama
Grades: 9th – 11th
2008 – 2010 Highlands Middle School; Anytown, Alabama
Grades: 6th – 8th
2003 – 2008 Elementary School; Anytown, Alabama
Grades: Kindergarten – 5th
Special Training
2011 Anderson Center for Technology; Anytown, Alabama
Robotics
Foundations of Engineering
Work Experience
2012 Army Corps of Engineer; Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
GEMS Participant
Conduct research and develop sensors for unmanned space exploration.
Extra-Curricular Activity
Cheerleader (2010 – present)
Journalist Club (2011 -2012)
References
Lois Ivey Staff Assistant at Highlands Middle School 256-000-0000
Bob Lang Teacher at Anderson Center for Technology 256-000-1234
Thomas Jenkins History Teacher at Madison Heights High School 256-000-5678
Example 0f
Resume with Work Experience

16. Cover Letters
o First, State Your Interest in the
Position
o Summarize Your Skills and Work
Experience
o Specify Accomplishments
o Request an Interview
o Express Gratitude for Viewing

17. Jane Doe
Anytown, Alabama, 35000
256-852-0000 or 256-825-0000
janedoe@gmail.com
Date
IBM
Robert Offurum, Programming Director
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Mr. Offurum,
I am responding to the employment opportunity listed on your website. Please accept this letter and accompanying resume
as evidence of my interest in gaining employment with IBM. I feel my qualifications and my skills would prove to be an asset
for your organization.
I am a self-starter, disciplined, an excellent communicator, very willing and eager to learn new things, exceptional at
customer service, and a great team worker.
As a member of the Journalist team, I was responsible for handling and organizing various important activities in my school. I
have even participated in numerous cultural activities. I have working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, MS Excel and
Internet. These are knowledge, skills and qualities that make me an excellent candidate for this position.
I would appreciate your consideration of my credentials. I am available for an opportunity to meet with you to hear more
about your company, the requirements of the position, and how my skills would be a good fit.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
Your Typed Name
Example 0f Cover Letter

18. The Basis of Applying for A JOB
Submitting Resumes and Cover Letters