Presentation to get you started on developing your resume.

1. Create a Resume to Market Your Skills Write an Effective Cover Letter Develop a Reference List Prepared by the WCTC Career Center Creating Your Resume, Cover Letter and References

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6. Functional Resume Sample Skills Section : Break down work history and background into skill sets – the employer’s attention will be drawn to your skills. Experience section: lists only job title, employer & dates

7. Functional - continued Skills focus on healthcare Columns make it easy to read All verbs are same tense Good use of white space throughout No date for high school Consistent in spacing, font sizes, and style throughout

8. Objective: Short statement that targets job; company name Expertise : Based on your qualities that make you the “right” person for the job. Experience: Job title, company, location; skills developed, accomplishments - quantify. Heading : Name (bolded) Address Phone number/cell Email Summary: Top marketable attributes based on desired job; how you can benefit the company Education: Recent graduates will place Education after Summary section . Sample of a Combination Format

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31. Sample Cover Letter 1 st paragraph tells how she found out about the position Describes how she is qualified, focusing on her healthcare experience Use same heading as resume Expresses desire to move forward in the process and shows she has done research about the company Thanks employer Addressed to person

32. Brief Cover Letters for E-Mail E-mail cover letters are characterized by the following: Brevity. E-mail cover letters are short and succinct, but long enough to include the top two or three most significant selling points of your career, experience, qualifications and credentials. Although you want to keep these letters brief, you don't want to totally eliminate all substance. Ease of readability. Because you'll type these letters as e-mail messages (usually with your resumes as an attachment or as part of that same message), their presentation is plain, easy to read and quick to review. A meaningful subject line. Use the subject line of your cover letter to communicate why you're writing and include an important point about your background. Feel free to use abbreviations so that you can fit more into this brief space. Never send an e-mail cover letter with a blank subject line or a generic "resume" subject. Let your readers know why you're writing so that they'll be motivated to open your e-mail. Your cover letter is an employer's first impression of you. Too many job seekers make the critical error of ignoring the importance of a well-written cover letter. If your cover letter is skimpy, sloppy or boring, your resume could go straight into the trash. Don't let this happen to you. From: Create A+ Cover Letters With These Smart Tips By Wendy S. Enelow and Louise M. Kursmark CareerJournal.com

33. Brief Cover Letters - samples Dear Ms. (Name): or (Dear Human Resources Manager:) I am sending you my resume in response to (XYZ Company) announcement of a (give job title and if available, job code or number). I discovered the advertisement on (name website or newspaper) and found the position to be an excellent fit with my background and experience. I look forward to talking with you soon regarding this opportunity. Sincerely, Your name From: www.detroit.lib.mi.us/ceic/graphics/Short%20Cover%20Letter.doc Dear Mr. Smith. I am writing in response to your advertisement seeking a customer manager to run XYZ Car Dealership's service centre. As you will see from my enclosed/accompanying resume, my skills and experience are a good match for the position you are now trying to fill. I look forward to having an opportunity to meet with you to further discuss how I can contribute to your team. Yours sincerely, Bill Brow From: www.femail.com.au/write_coverletter.htm

34. Brief Cover Letters - samples Dear Ms. Smith. I was interested to see your advertisement seeking a new account service executive as I have been seeking just such an opportunity and believe my skills and experience would be a good match for XYZ Advertising. Please find my resume enclosed for your perusal/review. Of particular relevance/interest is the five years I spent in a advertising agency working in account service. I have a passion for client service and, as you will see from my resume, a good understanding of the sector I would be working in. I look forward to having an opportunity to meet with you to further discuss how I can contribute to your team. Yours sincerely, Bill Brow From: www.femail.com.au/write_coverletter.htm Dear Ms. (Name): (or Dear Human Resources Manager:) Thank you for the opportunity to present the accompanying resume for your consideration. After your evaluation, if you believe that my background and experience are favorable for further discussion, please contact me to arrange an appointment at your earliest convenience. I am confident that, if selected to join your organization, our association would result in mutual benefit. Respectfully submitted, Your name From: 207.74.196.3/ceic/graphics/Short%20Cover%20Letter%20Suitable%20for%20Email.doc