RESUME

AND
COVER LETTER
WRITING
* A resume is a formal document that a job applicant
creates to itemize their qualifications for a position. A
resume is usually accompanied by a customized cover
letter in which the applicant expresses an interest in a
specific job or company and draws attention to the most
relevant specifics on the resume.

* A resume (or “CV” outside of the US) is a formal

document that provides an overview of your professional
qualifications, including your relevant work experience,
skills, education, and notable accomplishments. Usually
paired with a cover letter, a resume helps you
demonstrate your abilities and convince employers you’re
qualified and hireable.
 PURPOSE OF RESUME...

 The goal and overall purpose of a resume is to introduce

your qualifications and skills to employers. It's an
informational document that tells your career story,
outlining all details in an easily read format. Resumes also
hold meaning within themselves. For example, showing a
resume to an employer conveys an intent to apply for a
position.
1 - What type of job are you seeking? It can help to have a
specific objective or use the position to craft a targeted
resume.

2 - What type of person and experience are required for

the job? You can find this information through
research, informational interviewing, and networking.

3 - What skills and abilities do you have to offer an

employer and what ones will you stress? Focus on those
that support your career objective.
* Here's a list of what many students include in their
resumes. Some of these may be heading titles, or not.
Not all resumes will include all these things.
Remember, each job-seeker is unique.

Education Co-curricular Activities

Coursework[Objective] Internships
Computer Skills[Ms-excel] Work Experience
Projects Volunteer Experience
Leadership Activities Awards[Certificates]
 Clear – It gives the reader a clear understanding of who
you are, what skills you possess, your accomplishments,
and the career path you have chosen.

 Concise – Every word has purpose. Only content that

makes you a strong candidate is included.

 Consistent – A consistent format focuses the reader on

what you have written, not on how you have written it.

 Focused – For most people, this is the most challenging

part. You must market yourself on your resume. Focus on
your achievements, strengths, and skills. Use action verbs.
Quantify your accomplishments if you can. For example:
* Consistently ranked as the #1 or #2 sales associate out of a team of approximately
20 sales professionals.
* Awarded "employee-of-the-month" twice during eight-month employment.
* Planned and implemented activities for groups of 8-10 elementary school students.
* Organized an awards ceremony attended by over 200 student athletes.
• Chronological-Presents your education and work
history in chronlogical order,begnning with most
recent job and working backwards.

• Functional-Focuses on what you can do rather than

what you have done. it is the great option for those
who haven’t yet build up an extensive work history.

• Combination-Combine aspect of chronlogical and

functional CVs to allow applicants highlight both
their experience and extensive skill backgrounds.
 Correct contact details
 Showing absolute facts and figures are a must
 Using simple sentences to promise your ability can help
 A one sheet resume may speak the best for you
 Highlight your achievements
 Support your cause through providing valuable references
 Academic score with proof
 The hard copy of resume should consist A4 size
 Keep your sub headings, name and important messages in
bold/italics.
 Use bullet points where necessary
 Positive attitude in tone while creating your voice
recorded message
 Ensure to provide the right referral contacts
 Choose to create from either “chronological resume” or
“functional resume”
 Lengthy resumes for beginners are not usually
appreciated
 Making it colorful may seem to be unprofessional
 Using Avoid templates; creating originally may add more
value
 ‘ME’ or ‘I’
 Do not extend paragraphs to more than 4 lines
 Do not enclose photograph (unless required for other
specific jobs)
[NOTE]
We here are talking about how to begin constructing a
student resume and its body message keeping in mind
the above do’s and don’ts.
Consider 5 major points before preparing the resume.
These are; Contact information, education, experience/
projects handled, assessment results and skills and
interests. These act as the major pillars of your resume
and the content under these should speak the candidate
you are.
FLOW CHART OF RESUME FOR
SUMMARY...
COVER
LETTER....
 A COMPLEMENT TO YOUR RESUME

• Cover letters are a narrative complement t o

your resume.
• A brief one page document t h a t helps expand
on t h e experiences you showcased in your
resume.
• Highlights your motivations in
applying f o r t h e pos ition and why you
want to work with this specific
organization.
• Showcases your personality and values.
The cover letter accompanies your resume and its purposes are
to:
 demonstrate a match between the employer's needs and your
attributes.
 demonstrate your knowledge of the organization and why you
would be a good "fit" if hired.
 showcase your communication skills, writing ability, and
writing style.
 Single space your letter and double space between paragraphs.
 Use a business letter format.
 Keep your paragraphs brief and relevant.
 Tailor your letter to the position and company. You are selling
yourself, so show how your qualifications match the job duties
and company goals.
 Proofread your letter carefully and ask one or two others to
proofread it as well. Misspellings and grammatical errors
communicate that you are a poor writer and/or are careless. Don’t
let this happen to you!
A good cover letter is typically short, usually three-to-five paragraphs.
 The opening paragraph should catch the employer's attention and
state what position you are applying for and why.
 The middle paragraph should develop your theme by providing
specific examples of your qualifications.
 The last paragraph should close by requesting an interview and
providing contact information.
 Paragraph 1 Why you are writing? Mention
referral source in the first sentence.
 Paragraph 2 Why should they consider you? This
hooks the reader.
 Paragraph 3 Why do you want to work for them?
What attracts you to the organization? How does
the organization/job match up with your values
and qualifications.
 Paragraph 4 The close. Be assertive. I would
like to meet with you to discuss
 COVER LETTER SAMPLE
Hello Dear Hiring Manager,
After studying all the details given on your job posting, I am confident that I can
finish this project within a short period of time. I’m an expert in using
Microsoft PowerPoint, Prezi and other presentation apps. I have been doing this
kind of works for more than 5 years now. You would be happy to know that I am
also a specialist in graphic design and printing.
I request you to check my profile, portfolio and work history; you will find record
of my previous works for including business identities: PowerPoint Presentation
files, business cards, logos, brochures, buckets and billboard posters.
I always bring out the best results and I don’t stop working until my client is
100% satisfied. I am willing to work for 60 hours per week for your project as soon
as you hire me. I agree with your job price and all the other terms.

Please feel free to contact me on Email or Skype if you have any questions. I
hope that I will be hired for your project as I’m the best one for this job.

Thanks for Considering

Sincerely,
Write Down (Your name here)
 RESUME V/S COVER LETTER...
*Resume
 “Matter-of-Fact” Document

 Skills, Experiences, Education

 Include Scope, Size, and Achievements

*Cover Letter
 Enthusiastic, Passionate, Persuasive

 How your Skills meet the position Needs

 How and Why you can help

THANKS....