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Creating Great REsumEs
and Cover Letters

Get on board with a strong ?rst impression
? Cover letter: Your initial
introduction gives a
snapshot of who you are
and why you’re a great ?t for
the position/company.
? Resume: Effectively sells
your most relevant
credentials, skills, and
experience.

Target your message
? Tailor each cover letter & potentially tweak your resume
as needed for each job
? Ensure your resume aligns with the job requirements
you are applying for.

Catch the eye quickly
? The primary purpose of the cover letter & resume is to
display your skills and expertise, and help you stand out.
? The average time spent reviewing a resume is 20 to 30
seconds, so be sure to capture attention quickly with the
following tips...

Every resume
should have:
? Career focus and approach
? Relevant work experience
? Simple, clean formatting
? Edited, professional content

Resume tips: Approach
? Be speci?c—focus your resume on a speci?c job.
? Use keywords from desired ?eld and job description to
help tailor your resume.
? Proofread multiple times before sending to a hiring
manager.

Resume tips: Work Experience
? Show past ten or so years
only—include older history only if
relevant to the position
? Include months and years, or
employers may think you are trying
to hide something
? Address gaps in employment in
your cover letter or in the interview
? Career changers: list education ?rst
with relevant coursework (instead
of listing work experience ?rst)

Resume tips: Format
? Avoid paragraphs; instead, use
bullets
? Keep to a maximum of two pages
with one-inch margins
? Do not use a font smaller than 10
point
? Stick to common fonts such as
Times New Roman or Arial
? Use white space on the page for
visual appeal—do not crowd
content
? Be clear and brief

Resume tips: Other tips
? Have a professional email address
(ex. ?rstandlastname@gmail.com)
? Do not include references—create a separate
document with a similar layout as your
resume and provide it on request
? Use spell check, read your resume out loud
and ask others to review and proofread it
before sending
? Update your resume often to ensure your
skills and experience are always up-to-date

Every cover letter
should include:
? Salutation
? Outline of experience
? Enthusiasm and availability
? Closing

Cover letter tips:
Salutation
? Address a speci?c person
? Do your homework! Call the
company, look at their website, or
use LinkedIn to ?nd out the hiring
manager’s name
? As a last resort, use
“To whom it may concern”

[Date]
Mr. John A. Smith
Company
555 W. Broadway Avenue
Anytown, USA 00000
Dear. Mr. Smith,
I would like to apply for the position of associate
company through a placement agency here in Any
I am currently majoring in business at Kaplan Uni
this spring. While I have a comprehensive underst
further my education.
I previously held an internship at Benton & Reicha
While there, I worked directly under Mr. Benton as

Cover letter tips: Outline

IDEAL LENGTH IS ONE PAGE WITH TWO TARGETED PARAGRAPHS

? Opening: Identify the position you are applying for,
how you learned about it and why you want to work
there
? Body: Read job description carefully and list your
experience relevant to the employer’s requirements
and how you’d be a perfect ?t at the company

Cover letter tips: Closing

FINISH STORY AND TIE YOUR IDEAS TOGETHER WITH A ONE
PARAGRAPH CLOSING STATEMENT AND SALUTATION.

? Say that a resume is enclosed, refer to
availability for an interview, and thank them for
their time and consideration
? Close out with your full name with a proper closing
salutation

Cover letter tips:
Enthusiasm and Availability
? Be sure to show interest, professionalism, and enthusiasm
for the position
? If appropriate, include availability for interviews
? Follow up with a phone call or email, typically two weeks
after applying

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