RESUME
Hello Everybody!
This week's post is concerned with resumes. It is going to be based on an interchange of knowledge between what you guys know about resumes and cover letters and the information and knowledge that we can bring you about said topics. In order to do that, you guys are going to answer some questions concerning resumes. By analyzing your answers to these questions we will be able to formulate pertinent suggestions that will allow you to create effective professional resumes and cover letters.
These are the questions that are going to allow our interchange:
- What ideas do you already have on how to improve a previous resume?
- What about cover letters? What doubts do you have about writing a cover letter?
- Show us your best written cover letter.
- What is it that you guys know about resumes? What insights do you feel that we could give you about them?
- Are there any resources and/or tools that you have acquired in the past for writing cover letter and/or resumes? If so, share them with us.
1.What ideas do you already have on how to improve a previous resume?
ReplyDeleteThe ideas I have on how to improve a resume is using buzz words for the job you are applying for throughout your resume so that if the employer uses software to evaluate your resume before the person hiring for the company views your resume, your resume makes it through the “system.”
2.What about cover letters? What doubts do you have about writing a cover letter?
Cover letters are great for including everything in the letter that you left out of your resume. I have never submitted a cover letter for a job I have applied for but I think it could help depending on the job I am applying for.
3.Show us your best written cover letter.
Dear Mr. Frank L. Casillo,
It is with great interest that I am applying for a teaching position at Lake Howell High School. I am currently a senior at the University of Central Florida and will graduate on August 4, 2012 a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Mathematics Education Minor and areas of study in Computational Science and Humanities. I will be certified in Mathematics for grades 6-12. I graduated from the Seminole County School System in 2007 and want to teach in the district after graduation.
I recently completed an internship in a sixth grade Pre-Algebra class at Sanford Middle School with Agnes Wong. I was constantly inspired by the progress and enthusiasm of the students in the time I spent with them. Students who once “hated math” fully engaged in our projects and are able to identify equations with ease. I thoroughly enjoyed the freedom my coaching teacher gave me to develop interactive lessons and projects that allowed the students to take an active role in their learning. As an educator, it is my goal to help students feel comfortable in their classroom environment, take ownership of their learning and achieve their personal goals.
As a result of my time with the sixth grade students, I am extremely passionate about the subject material and truly feel a connection with these students as they prepare to embark on their middle school career and even bigger adventures in High School. While I believe my previous internship experiences and university coursework has prepared me to teach a variety of grade levels, and I am open to doing so, I am most interested in teaching ninth through twelfth grade.
I have attached my resume and would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss why I believe I would be a great addition to the Lake Howell Silver Hawks community. I invite you to contact me at (XXX) XXX-XXXX or email, instead, at your earliest convenience. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Ashley Storey
4.What is it that you guys know about resumes? What insights do you feel that we could give you about them?
What I know about a resume is that it is your way of “showing off” in one page to a future employer to show your skills and qualifications for the job.
5.Are there any resources and/or tools that you have acquired in the past for writing cover letter and/or resumes? If so, share them with us.
I do not have any resources to share. I used my friends to help me shorten my resume because it was so long and overwhelming
Ashley,
DeleteHey I thought you did a great job! You have clearly covered important facts and your experience.
My cover letter could probably be shorter. In fact,about a year ago some of my friends and family were all in agreement that my resume was about the length of a novel, lol. So I cut it in half, and my cover letter was a nice design with no paragraph, just contact info. I rewrote that as well. Now it looks a lot better.
You are right about those buzz words, very important. These are key to getting their attention and displaying that you are tech savvy and a qualified candidate. :)
-Suzanne S.
I agree with you that a resume is meant to "show off" your qualifications to a potential employer. Also, you gave some helpful advice on using buzz words and including skills in your cover letter that were omitted from the resume.
DeleteBrett Strauss
Ashley,
DeleteYou wrote an excellent cover letter and I would wager that it is better than any of the ones I've ever written. The only thing I was left wondering was why you wanted to teach ninth-12th grade. You expressed your enjoyment of teaching the 6th graders and you are clearly qualified to teach high school, but it may come up as a question in an interview since it wasn't clear from the cover letter.
Ashley,
DeleteI think you did a great job with your cover letter. Not too long not too short. You hit all the main points telling them about your past and your curriculum. The only suggestion I think I can give you is to apply your skills more and tell them how you will be an asset to their company. All in all great job though.
You are smart to use buzz words. I used buzz words when I applied for my previous position. where I work our buzz words are safety, courtesy, show and efficiency. Anytime I can think of a time when an accomplishment I have made has anything
Delete(I'm not sure what happened). Continuing, if what I have accomplished has anything to do with our key drivers, I make sure to incorporate them into my resume.
DeleteElizabeth Elder
1. Some ideas that I already have on how to improve a previous resume is to make sure to include key words that best describe my experience. I went to get my resume critiqued at Career Services and that was my only issue.
ReplyDelete2. I have never really written a cover letter before I had to for this class so I was completely new to them. The doubts I have about writing a cover letter is what exactly to include in the cover letter. A question that I asked myself as I wrote my cover letter was did I get all the information I wanted say about myself in a clear concise manner so that I make myself as marketable as possible?
3. Show us your best written cover letter.
Dear LTJG Robinson,
I am interested in being an Officer in the Navy Dental Corps. I am inquiring about the Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program. I believe that I would be a good candidate for this program because I am passionate about becoming a Dentist and I have dedicated myself to my education and activities to make myself a well-rounded individual.
My education at the University of Central Florida has prepared me to enter the health field. I have also been active in a pre-health professional co-ed fraternity that is dedicated to serving the community. As a member of this fraternity I have had many wonderful opportunities to work with Cancer societies. Through this work I have gained an insight on how to work with patients. I also have some experience in the dental office. I was fortunate enough to shadow a dentist to get first hand knowledge on what I will hopefully be practicing one day.
I plan to graduate in May 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary studies. I will have already applied to Dental schools and will be notified of the status of my application come December 2013. Enclosed is my resume that will allow you to view any additional background information. I hope to meet with you when possible to discuss my qualifications for the Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program. You can contact me by email or by phone at (XXX) XXX-XXXX. Thank you for your consideration.
Cordially,
Kasey-Marie Pike
4. I know that the purpose of a resume is to market oneself to look like the best candidate for whatever application process an individual is going through. The resume should be altered to each specific situation. Resumes should also be simple and sweet. They should have a neat structure, not too cluttered. Bullet points should be used in place of paragraphs and action words (key words) are very important.
5. The only resource that I have used is Career Services and Internet research for examples of resumes.
Kasey-Marie Pike
Kasey,
DeleteYou did great! I really liked your cover letter, and it had a clear focus on what you are pursuing. You are ahead and not waiting until the "ninth hour", what I call major procrastination with a lot of us,students. You are focused and driven, and this is definitely displayed on your cover letter.
I also never used a cover letter until last year, so I know how you feel. This is why my first cover was blank. Not so good, lol. But it is major having a nice cover letter. It is a preview for the employer. It is very important to make it look sharp, and make them want more, or want to see more about you and what you have to offer. Your cover letter looks great to me ! :)
-Suzanne S.
Hi Kasey-Marie,
DeleteWriting cover letters is never easy, but it does get easier over time. The one you wrote is a good start. One suggestion I have is just to write the cover letter but not to send it immediately. Leave it for a few hours, or a day and then go back over it with fresh eyes.
Also, in the second paragraph, you told the reader that UCF had prepared you to the enter the health field and then you illustrated how. While this is seemingly good, I learned something in journalism that may apply here: Show, don't tell. Since you showed that you were prepared by listing the experiences that prepared you for healthcare, you could probably eliminate the statement that explicitly says you are prepared.
Also, most fields of study(aside from languages, like English) and most professions should technically be lower-case. So in this case "Dentist" and "Dental" should be lowercase as should "Cancer" since you referred to cancer societies without explicitly naming the American Cancer Society.
One problem I have is being too wordy (as you can see here). It's tiresome to people to see a huge chunk of text and they may not even read the letter if it looks too daunting. Another journalism mantra is "Make every word tell." That means cut anything that is unnecessary and doesn't add meaning or clarity. I'm still working on that myself.
1. What ideas do you already have on how to improve a previous resume? What about cover letters?
ReplyDeleteI have to be honest I always felt that my resume was strong, but doing the class assignment I saw things that were lacking. One thing that really needed work was the cover letter. I needed to change the "it factor" I was not putting my best and most appealing information to get the employers attention. As far as my resume, I needed to elaborate more on my IDS degree
2. What doubts do you have about writing a cover letter?
The only doubts that I had was only making sure that the right information was on it to catch the potential employer's eye
3. Show us your best cover letter
To Whom It May Concern:
I am interested in the executive assistant position advertised on Monster.com. I am currently employed as ad-ministrative Assistant in the medical group Physician Associates. I accepted this position because of the em-phasis on various duties such as training new employees and supervision of front desk staff; which are applica-ble to your requirements for an executive assistant. My experience in Physician Associates has afforded me the opportunity to become familiar with the medical field including clinical, non-clinical, and insurance policies.
In response to your search for a full-time assistant, I believe my experience in the medical field, and my knowledge with the administrative duties qualifies me for consideration. My experience has equipped me with multitude of skills including office management, business operations and exemplary customer service. I am confident that my application of these and many other skills would be an asset to you company.
The enclosed resume provides an overview of my education and experience. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you at your convenience to discuss my application. Please contact me at any of the contact infor-mation that I have provided.
Yours truly,
Lisette Cintron
4. What is it that you guys know about resumes?
I know that having a good and well written resume is what gets you that interview. In this day in age and the way the job market is having a resume that pops out from the rest of them (of course with the honest information) is what gets you there.
Lisette Cintron
Lisette,
DeleteWhat things did you notice that you were lacking on your resume? You mentioned that you need to elaborate more on your IDS degree, this could help to show off what classes that you have taken to reach your goals and in an interview you can elaborate on what you have learned. You could even touch on this in your cover letter a little bit. Your cover letter as is looks good though. The only area that I see that you could improve on your cover letter is at the very end when you state to be contacted at the information that you have provided. I think that you should just go ahead and re-sate the information again although redundant, it will be easier for employers to locate.
Kasey-Marie Pike
I have similar questions to Kasey-Marie. Since we are all will have an IDS degree, I was questioning what and how to explain and elaborate our degree to make it stand out. Also, Do we just state what areas of study we did study or do we say we have an IDS and then explain what that is? Kasey-Marie pointed out the one thing I was going to suggest--which I learned from the cover letter assignment last week--to put the contact information of yourself and the contact information of the job agency at the top of the cover letter.
DeleteKasey & Caitlin,
DeleteI appreciate the feedback, but I have the same question as Caitlin ... How do you you make the IDS statnd out in the resume?
Lisette Cintron
This is a great question:
DeleteHow do you you make the IDS stand out in the resume?
I incorporate this into my cover letter and resume. I emphasize my versatility, and able to adapt to different situations and environments. I also highlight my course studies (example)- intensive psychological research and experience in criminal profiling and studies of the criminal justice system.
-I also convey the knowledge I have gained through environmental land planning which has sharpened my problem solving skills.
Having an Interdisciplinary Degree is really an amazing degree that can fit into almost any arena. So take advantage of that and let your creative juices flow. Use your courses in your resume, this is part of your experience. :)
-Suzanne S.
What I did to make IDS stand out on my resume was list the major and underneath, I put my major areas of focus and my minor. Under that I put some of the classes that I took and wanted to highlight. I did so in order to show the classes that I thought were important to obtaining the position and hopefully if I were to be interviewed, a conversation could be brought up about the IDS degree. IDS can be marketed in a multitude of ways. In the cover letter, the complex nature of IDS could be touched upon and how going through the degree helped you grow academically and personally (if applicable). Anything that you have learned through your experience as IDS could be talked about these are just a few suggestions.
DeleteKasey-Marie Pike
What I do to make the IDS major stand out is emphasize the areas of concentration and minor. Like Kasey-Marie, I also be sure to highlight some key classes that would be relevant to the job I'm applying for. In my cover letter, I would very briefly describe what being an IDS major entails, and really emphasize integration. I think it is important to highlight IDS since it can make for a great discussion during an interview.
DeleteBrianna Gonzalez
1. What ideas do you already have on how to improve a previous resume?
ReplyDeleteSomeone else mentioned using buzz words, and I know that's crucial. I also like to focus on aesthetics; if a human is reviewing resumes as opposed to an automated system, that's a good way to stand out from the rest. Also, I always hear to make your resume specific to each job you apply for.
2. What about cover letters? What doubts do you have about writing a cover letter?
Again, I have heard to be specific as opposed to using a general letter for every job you apply for. My doubts are more about technical things, such as who to address the letter to when you can't find specific contact information.
3. Show us your best written cover letter.
Mary Gooseman
My Street
Ocoee, Florida 34761
Cell: 407-999-9999
Email: myemail@gmail.com
March 24, 2012
Mr. Advertising Firm
Downtown Street
Orlando, Florida 32801
Dear sir or ma’am,
I am writing to apply for the position of assistant in your firm. After spending the past few years working toward my Bachelor’s degree at the University of Central Florida, I am ready to pursue fulltime employment in anticipation of my graduation in December. My previous experience in assisting roles provides a strong foundation.
As a front desk receptionist, I maintained a welcoming environment for employees, parents, students, and visitors. I learned to work in a fast-paced atmosphere while answering all incoming calls and dealing with unique issues that arose daily. While working as a grade-level secretary, I assisted a dean in various issues like monitoring students, setting up parent-teacher conferences, and processing all discipline referrals. This prepared me for the role of registrar; I collected the necessary paperwork to enroll students in a timely manner. I also maintained over 1200 active student files. Efficiency and accuracy were priorities within my work.
In my current job as a secretary, I support the county Athletic Director as he oversees 19 high schools and 37 middle schools. This demands knowledge of various procedures including processing payroll. My attention to detail, strong work ethic, and previous experience make me a good fit for this position. I am excited at the opportunities with your company, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Mary Gooseman
4. What is it that you guys know about resumes? What insights do you feel that we could give you about them?
I can't think of anything specific. The last learning module on resumes and cover letters helped a little bit.
5. Are there any resources and/or tools that you have acquired in the past for writing cover letter and/or resumes? If so, share them with us.
I like to use jobspice.com to create my resumes. It creates a professional look which stands out a bit. I also like Loft Resumes: http://loftresumes.com/. Those both relate more to the look of your resume but obviously the content has to be good to begin with.
A good audience to address on the cover letter when you do not have a specific contact information would be the Human Resources Department. Another good source that contains useful information for writing resumes is: grandresume.com. Check it out, and let me know if it helped.
DeleteThank you so much for supplying the resources you have used. Your cover letter also brings another question to my mind. How are we suppose to address the hiring person in our cover letter?
DeleteFitofez,
DeleteI too wondered about that because most of the time job posting do not have a contact person other than Human Resources fax number. I chose to use "To Whom It May Concern:" on my cover letter, but now see that it probably will look alot better to address it in the manner in which you suggested.
Lisette Cintron
I think you did a great job on your cover letter. I've never written one before this assignment so it was a bit difficult for me. Also, thanks for the resume websites. I'll have to check those out!
DeleteBrett Strauss
Mary,
DeleteGreat job with your cover letter. I just applied to a new job in S. Florida and followed a similar structure for my composition. I listed all the necessary reply information, followed with a background and who I am. then spoke about my interest in the company and lastly what my skills are that would help contribute to the organization.
Good job.
Mary,
DeleteYou did a great job on the overall content and structure of your cover letter. I had written many cover letters before this assignment and they are always a struggle because you always want to make sure its perfect. Thanks for the helpful resource websites I will make sure to check them out. But overall you did Great!
Madison Holesko
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ReplyDeleteWhat ideas do you already have on how to improve a previous resume?
ReplyDeleteI have watched the powerpoint slide video that was suggested to use last week and plan to re-watch it in order to continually improve my resume.
What about cover letters? What doubts do you have about writing a cover letter?
Show us your best written cover letter.
I have never written a cover letter until last week. I used the resources provided and put my own experiences into the template provided. After viewing the template, I feel as though I have a decent grasp on writing a cover letter, however, I do have doubts about how formal and descriptive each cover letter should be depending on different jobs applications.
EXAMPLE:
1500 Sample Road
Oviedo, FL 32765
March 25, 2012
Director of Personnel
The Advertising Council
815 Second Avenue, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Dear Director of Personnel:
I am inquiring about the Digital Media Coordinator position that I came across in the career section of The Advertising Council, Inc. site on March 25, 2012. I would like to be considered for the Digital Media Coordinator position. I believe I would be a good candidate for this position due to my preview experience in the Social Media and Communication field, as well as my volunteer experience among the non-profit community.
My education at University of Central Florida has had specific emphasis in communication, advertising and public relation courses. Although, I believe the most prominent part of my experience is being able to witness, encounter and understand the non-profit world. As a volunteer I have participated with numerous non-profit organizations, which has aided me in my personal and professional life. The ability to help those in need is what I truly desire as an important aspect in a career.
Over the past two years, I have worked in the Social Media filed along side my volunteer work. I was the Social Media & Public Relations Director for an online and print magazine, which allowed me to gain more knowledge in the digital relationship correspondence realm. I have also worked with an entertainment agency organizing and contributing to their social media sites.
Enclosed is my resume that will allow you to view my education and employment experience. I hope to meet with you whenever possible to discuss my qualifications for the Digital Media Coordinator position. You can contact me via telephone or e-mail. My telephone number is 407-XXX-XXXX and my email address is xxxxxxxxx@gmail.com
Many thanks,
Caitlin McLarnon
Enclosure (1)
What is it that you guys know about resumes? What insights do you feel that we could give you about them?
I have a basic understanding of what a resume should include and look like, however, I still would like to know about the depth to which a resume should go into. How detailed should a resume be?
Are there any resources and/or tools that you have acquired in the past for writing cover letter and/or resumes? If so, share them with us.
I have never used a resource or tool to write a resume or cover letter before besides the resources provided to use last week by Professor Jardaneh.
Caitlin,
DeleteI too was new to this cover letter formatting. But learned pretty quick that cover letters are the foot in the door. I used to think that just a general cover letter will work but those just get tossed to the side. For me Google helped with general help and tips.
Lisette Cintron
Caitlin,
DeleteCover letters are important because they set you aside from the pack. Now a days with technology many companies let you send in video cover letters (www.zappos.com). You as an individual can only standout so much from a resume that is basically just a form where you plug in your info. A cover letter lets you set the tone for who you are it is an introduction to you.
Caitlin, your cover letter is really well done, especially for it being your first one. You used specific information that was applicable to the job you applied for. I'm not sure of how in depth it should be. I think it should be specific but at the same time, too much information can be overwhelming.
DeleteCaitlin,
DeleteCover letter formatting is always a tricky task especially being brand new to it. But keep trying to understand and learn the formatting because it is a very essential component to your resume. Use Experience and Education in your resume that will make you 'Compelling' and 'Unique' compared to the rest of the applicants. Overall very very well done.
Madison Holesko
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ReplyDeleteI completely agree! I've had to go over resumes for my parent's business before, and it is so obvious when people only make one, generic resume and send it out to a bunch of companies. I think it is very important to tailor each resume to a specific job, and to pay attention to detail. It definitely make a world of difference! It also shows a bit of respect to the company you're applying to, in my opinion.
DeleteBrianna Gonzalez
1. What ideas do you already have on how to improve a previous resume?
ReplyDeleteHonestly I thought my resume was fairly decent until I received my grade for the assignment. Now I'm kind of lost because everybody that reviews my resume tells me something different. Some people believe it should be thinned down to its basic essentials by omitting high school, current class standing, GPA, and previous work experience that doesn't apply to the position being considered. Without any of that though, my resume looks like a blank piece of paper. The last time I followed that advice, the person interviewing me looked at my resume, looked up at me, gave me a blank stare, and said (in a very uninterested voice) "So... tell me about yourself". I suppose if I have enough people review my resume, eventually I'll wind up with some credible advice.
2. What about cover letters? What doubts do you have about writing a cover letter?
I don't have much experience writing cover letters to be honest. I suppose my biggest challenge when it comes to writing a cover letter is deciding what qualifications to include and what tone to use.
3. Show us your best written cover letter.
I wouldn't say this is my best cover letter, but rather the only one that I've written. This is from last week's resume assignment.
123 Fake Street
Oviedo, FL 32765
March 25, 2012
Director of Personnel
Engineering Services Department
Angelica Corporation
605 Packard Ct
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Dear Director of Personnel,
I am inquiring about the Maintenance Engineer position available on monster.com. I believe I would be a great candidate for this position and wish to be given the chance for an interview with you. I have academic, work-related, and personal experience in electric motors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic tools, and mechanical systems. I’m also willing to work any shift required of me. Please review my attached resume regarding my experience and qualifications and feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Brett Strauss
4. What is it that you guys know about resumes? What insights do you feel that we could give you about them?
I know that work experience is almost the only thing employers tend to take into consideration. Without work experience and references to back up your skills, your resume won't be taken as seriously.
5. Are there any resources and/or tools that you have acquired in the past for writing cover letter and/or resumes? If so, share them with us.
I've used online tutorials and examples to help me write my resume and also had it critiqued by an adviser in the experiential learning office.
Brett,
DeleteI am agreeing with you. On #1 you said how some people say to shorten your resume, and some say the opposite. I have shortened my resume in length but not too much where they do not see a preview of my work and school info.
Yes, work experience and references are so important in our resumes. It seems the only way to get hired these days, is by showing our experience.
As you gain more working experience, you will eventually be able to omit your high school and other things without thinning out your resume too much. In fact... you will struggle to keep the resume short. lol
DeleteI think the issue is that they are giving you great advise that will be useful down the road but that doesn't necessarily help right now at this stage of your life.
Imagine you were the hiring manager at some firm and you had to look through hundreds of resumes before you decided on who to interview. Realistically, you would try to go through each resume as quickly as possible and probably only look at the first page if the resume has multiple pages. Because of that, you need to have only the most useful information on your resume and it needs to be in just one page. If it is not, you may lose the opportunity before you even have a chance to impress them.
I have omitted my high school volunteer work but not the high school I attended because I will be eventually applying to teach in the same county that I attended schools in. I would eliminate it eventually but for now it shows your experience and if you feel it is necessary then don't change. Just remember that employers look at your resume for approximately 20-30 seconds and then move on.
DeleteI wonder about listing high school diploma also, it is taking up valuable space and it is just an invitation for someone to calculate my age (which in my case at 47 might not be exactly favorable). Plus when college degrees are listed one can assume high school came into play somewhere! I agree with Ivan, short and sweet is best. Keeping it to one page is essential IMO (even though from my research on this, i have seen some sources say that one page is no longer the golden rule) I like your cover letter also for that reason. It is short, to the point and shows you are eager and flexible.
DeleteI have thought about this before too and I think it all comes down to how much experience you have. If you are lacking in work experience than then keep you're high school but if there is a college degree and you have enough work experience like Christine said it is a given. Also remember most of the information you omit like high school you will have to fill out in your application for any job so the potential employer will see it. Here is something else that I learned recently most graduate schools will ask you for a resume and this is the complete opposite asking for less work experience and more activities and honors. Here is a link if anyone is interested in that route.
Deletehttp://www.uwsuper.edu/career/students/upload/GradRes-Info.pdf
I agree that keeping your resume and cover letter short and sweet is the best thing. I've had to review resumes for my parent's business, and if a resume/cover letter was over one page, I wouldn't even bother. When faced with hundreds of resumes, you don't want to spend half an hour on an extremely long resume. I also believe that if you have a college education, one can easily assume that you already have a high school diploma, so I don't think it's too important to list your high school unless you went to a specialty high school of some sorts.
DeleteBrianna Gonzalez
For resources I also recommend current employers. Three of my managers have helped me format my resume. Someone in human resources helped me format my cover letter. I find that a good cover letter highlights the most important aspects of a resume as well as what cannot be portrayed on a resume. For example, I studied abroad and developed my photography skills in a class in paris. But I also had experience in photography from being in a foster family knowing that memories are best kept via camera. I can convey that on a cover letter better than on a resume. That's what I try to keep in mind.
DeleteElizabeth Elder
If I could give any advice to someone formatting a resume, it would be to target your resume towards the desired position. Don't just use a one size fits all resume. If you want to be a manager, target your resume for a leadership position. Highlight the qualities of an exceptional manager. With my resume I found that I focused too much on what my responsibilities were and not on what I did to contribute to the organization.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth Elder
1. What ideas do you already have on how to improve a previous resume?
ReplyDeleteI always believed that my resume was one of the stronger out there. After doing this assignment I was found out how I was extremely wrong. You need to be more elaborate on a resume on things that are most important. Focus on Education and Experience and always tell the honest truth.
2. What about cover letters? What doubts do you have about writing a cover letter?
I have many ideas on how to improve my previous resume. After this assignment I saw how lacking my ‘Cover Letter’ truly is. Your cover letter is supposed to set you apart and make you ‘Unique’ and correct for the job. I believe my cover letter is just talking or very bland. I will need to incorporate some buzz words to get my employers attention
3. Show us your best written cover letter.
Dear Orlando Predators (To Whom It May Concern):
Please accept this letter of interest and resume for an internship with The Orlando Predators.
I offer you my hard work, dedication and “passion” within the field of Sports Business and football. I hope that you agree that my proven (life-long) Sports Business interests and passion for the sport of football might make me an ideal candidate for an internship.
I hope to hear from you soon regarding your upcoming internship opportunity with the Orlando Predators.
Sincerely yours,
Madison Holesko
3500 Alafaya Commons Circle, Apt 1428
Orlando FL, 32826
Phone: (904) 294-1998
mholesko@knights.ucf.edu
4. What is it that you guys know about resumes? What insights do you feel that we could give you about them?
I am only nineteen years old so I am not the perfect candidate to speak to about resumes. But what I will say is your resume should set you apart or make you ‘Compelling’ to your employer in order to get a job from a better applicant. I feel as long as your honest, passionate, and hardworking you will get the job a lot easier.
5. Are there any resources and/or tools that you have acquired in the past for writing cover letter and/or resumes? If so, share them with us.
My father is the Vice President of a Engineering company who looks at thousands of resumes a year. I do not have any exact resources but I ask most of my questions to him in order to hopefully come out with the best advice.
Hi Madison,
DeleteI think you have a good start but probably could do a little more to give examples of how qualified you already are and why you'd make a great candidate.
Haven't you already interned with the Magic? If so, highlight that. Your resume may be enough to speak for itself but that won't do you any good if they never look past the cover letter.
Here's an online workshop on cover letter writing: http://www.career.ucf.edu/UserFiles/File/Cover%20Letters%20and%20Thank%20You%20Letters/player.html
And KnightLink has a resume builder here:
https://ucf-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php
Good luck!