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2. Team Members
 Abdullah Al Maruf
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 Sagar Chandra Chanda
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 Jannatul Ferdous Katha
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 Maliha Mostofa
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 Md. Ferdous Ahmed Fahad
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 Mahedi Hasan Shawon
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 Zeseya Sharmin (Leader)
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 Joy Protim
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 Abu Talha MD. Abdullah
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 Sakib Al Hasan
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 Arif
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 Zarin Tasnim Progga
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3. OUTLINES
oIntroduction
oWhat is Cover Letter
oContents of a Cover Letter
oDo’s & Don’t for a Cover Letter
oPreparations before writing a Cover Letter
oA Perfect structure of a Cover Letter
oWhat is Resume
oDifference between Cover Letter & Resume
oContents of a Resume
oWhat should or shouldn’t be in a Resume
oPreparations before writing a Resume
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4. INTRODICTION
*Cover Letter:
Motivation letter
 Attached another document
such as a resume or curriculum
vitae.
*Resume:
Known as Bio data.
Used by a person to present
their backgrounds and skills.
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6. What is Cover Letter?
 A way to introduce yourself and your
resume
 Your opportunity to say why you are the
right person for the job
 A chance to talk about skills that relate to
the job that are not on your resume
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7. WHAT TO INCLUDE
Always try to address the letter to a specific person
Indicate why you are interested in the company
Give enough information to interest the reader not
overwhelm them.
If the ad asks for specific information and skills,
explain what you have to offer
Avoid long flowing sentences & fragments- keep
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8. Contents of a Cover Letter
Section 1 : Applicant’s Personal Information.
(Name & Address)
Section 2 : Date, Employer’s Information (Name, Designation,
Address), Subject.
Section 3 : Body of the letter
1st Paragraph - Purpose of your writing?
Reference the job you are applying for
and where you saw it.
2nd Paragraph - link your education, skills and
experience with the job description.
3rd Paragraph - Ask for an interview and thank
them for their review of your resume.
Section 4 : Signature & Attachments info.
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9. Do’s & Don’t for a
Cover Letter
Don’ts
 Tell a personal
story/Crack a joke
 Send a letter saying
“Attached is my Resume”
 Use abbreviations like
“u” like in text messages
or personal emails
Do’s
 Make it Personable
and Professional
 Mention Mutual
Contact
 Sell/Market yourself
 Make it simple
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10. Preparations before
writing a Cover Letter
 Get a good idea about the company you
are applying.
 Get a idea about the job responsibilities
of the post you are applying for.
 Be clear about the requirements.
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11. A Perfect structure of a
Cover Letter[Your Name, Designation & Address ]
Date: 21-Nov-2017
[Employer Designation & Address]
[Subject]
Dear Sir,
In response to your job advertisement, I would like to apply for the position of [Name of the position].
You will note from my enclosed CV that my skills, education background make me an ideal candidate for
the position.
[Summary of your previous Experience]
I have got my [Name of the Degree] in [Name of the Department] on [Passing Year]
I would like to talk further, in detail. I am eager to apply my energy, experience, and look forward to
hearing from you. For any query, you can reach me at my mobile [Your Phone No.]. You can also email
me at [ Your Mailing Address]
Thanks and Regards,
[Your Name]
Attachment
[Photo, Certificate etc.] 11

13. What is Resume
Your marketing tool
A way to sell yourself
A way to highlight your experience and
accomplishment
A way to get you an interview
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14. Difference between Cover
Letter & Resume
Cover Letter
 Cover letter is more for
introducing yourself and
giving reasons why you
are fit for the job.
 A Cover Letter expresses
what you WANT to do.
 Introduction of the
RESUME
Resume
 Summary of information
about the person, work
experience, Job profile
looking for, career goal.
 A resume tells what you
have done.
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15. Contents of a Resume
 Part 1 : Contact Information
 Part 2 : Objective Statement
 Part 3 : Summary Statement
 Part 4 : Employment History
 Part 5 : Education
 Part 6 : Skills ( optional )
 Part 7 : Awards and Achievements.
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16. What should or shouldn’t
be in a Resume
Should be :
 Heading- name, address, contact info, etc.
 Objective statement (optional)
 Summary of qualifications (optional)
 Education
 Work experience
 Skills (computer, language)
 Honors/Awards/Affiliations
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17. What should or shouldn’t
be in a Resume
Shouldn’t :
 Personal information such as age, ethnicity,
marital status, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, children, etc.
 Personal pronouns such as “I”, “me,” “My,”
etc. Use sentence fragments only.
 GPA if it’s lower than a 3.0.
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18. Preparations before
writing a Resume
 What are you applying for?
 What experience/classes have you had that relate to
what you are applying for?
 Talk about yourself in glowing terms
 Use action oriented words
 You don’t have to include every job/experience you
have had
 Just get it on paper! (You can revise later) 18

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