...people on deadline-driven projects. I also had the opportunity to apply the network and communication principles I learned in the classroom in a real-life setting during my internship at IBM. It was during this time that I gained valuable on-the-job experience, including helping to solve hardware and software issues in POS units, imaging workstations, work with the help desk personnel, and implement strategic planning by managers. After working hands-on both in a lab environment and in the field being a part of rapid moving and ever changing technologies, I am confident this is the right career for me. I welcome the challenge that will come along with a career in this field and know I’d be a great fit at MB Financial. A copy of my resume, including my detailed of my skills and achievements, is attached for your review. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you at MB Financial to discuss this position and how my experience will play a key role in your company’s success....
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...Your Name Your Name August 1st, 2012 Michael Manley Chrysler Group P.O Box 3895 San Diego, CA 92173 Dear Mr. Manley: I am applying for your Multicultural Marketing position with the job number 996296 that was advertised on the career section of your website. I am 2 months away from receiving my Bachelor of Science degree from Cetys Universidad in Marketing Administration. With the knowledge and skills I have learned through my career, and my previous experience working in the marketing area has led me to believe that I am qualified to work in the Multicultural Marketing position. I have always had a strong interest in cars, but in the past 3 years I discovered the capabilities of 4x4 trucks and the thrill of going off road, that was when I became a Jeep Wrangler enthusiast. I have always liked the way the Jeep brand uses advertising to create a sense of attachment between people and their cars. I have previously worked in the Advertising and Market Research area on my University, and I strongly believe that the experience that I’ve obtained during the time that I worked for my school could be applied on the job position that you’re requesting. Since a lot of the work that I had to do was intended to be printed an also distributed, I had to be sure of not making any mistakes, and I believe that is an ability that Jeep Company seeks in their employees. Some of my advertising job qualified to be shown through the three campuses of Cetys Universidad, and that...
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...Daily Observer on October 10, 2013. I am a graduate of Jessi Grant High School where I successfully obtained seven CSEC subjects with distinctions in Principles of Accounts, Office Administration and Information Technology. Upon graduating in 2009, I worked as an Accounting Clerk at Reid’s Pest Control until the owner migrated in March of this year. While at Reid’s, I was exposed to the latest accounting skills which I quickly mastered. I was awarded Employee of the year for 2012. I am very organized and experienced, the type of person you need. I intend to bring the same level of hard work and dedication to my position at prestigious organization. Enclosed is my resume. I am available for an interview at your convenience. Yours sincerely, Rochelle Pinnock. Resume Name: Rochelle A. Pinnock Address: P. O. Box 1 Montego Bay Email: rochellepinnock97@yahoo.com Education: 2004 – 2009 Jessi Grant High School 1998 – 2004 Corinaldi Avenue Primary School Qualifications: 2013 CXC/CSEC General English A Mathematics...
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...and identified design changes that improved customer satisfaction and reduced warranty costs by 92%. (Senior Engineer, Manufacturing) Administered a $1M annual budget and negotiated maintenance contracts with agencies outside of the Army in support of $60M worth of equipment (Maintenance Manager, US Army) Initiated development of new machinery that spurred efficient innovation in food processing. New equipment improved product quality and decreased production costs by X%. Managed cross-functional team charged with development and implementation of new technology completing project under budget and before deadline. u Quantify accomplishments/results u Bullet vs. Paragraph - The bullet format enables a reader to jump around on a resume and make a quick decision about whether or not to move forward with you as a a candidate. Paragraph format - no point of entry, run the risk of it being tossed aside to read later u Use of action verbs – Analyzed all marketing opportunities ensuring their strategic fit within goals of organization. u...
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...Journal “The granddaddy of worker sites.” – US News and World Report “A killer app.” – New York Times One of Forbes' 33 “Favorite Sites” – Forbes “To get the unvarnished scoop, check out Vault.” – Smart Money Magazine “Vault has a wealth of information about major employers and jobsearching strategies as well as comments from workers about their experiences at specific companies.” – The Washington Post “A key reference for those who want to know what it takes to get hired by a law firm and what to expect once they get there.” – New York Law Journal “Vault [provides] the skinny on working conditions at all kinds of companies from current and former employees.” – USA Today VAULT GUIDE TO RESUMES, COVER LETTERS & INTERVIEWS © 2003 Vault Inc. VAULT GUIDE TO RESUMES, COVER LETTERS & INTERVIEWS HOWARD LEIFMAN, PhD, MARCY LERNER AND THE STAFF OF VAULT © 2003 Vault Inc. Copyright © 2003 by Vault Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this book is subject to change without notice. Vault makes no claims as to the accuracy and reliability of the information contained within and disclaims all warranties. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Vault Inc. Vault.com, and the Vault logo are trademarks of Vault Inc. For information about permission to reproduce selections from this book, contact Vault Inc.150...
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...bea1_c01.qxd 12/12/01 10:20 AM Page 1 1 Importance of Cover Letters The cover letter you choose for transmitting your resume to an employer or important networking contact can be one of the most significant factors in the success (or failure) of your job-hunting campaign. In fact, a survey of nearly 600 employment professionals, conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), suggests some 76% of employers may automatically eliminate an employment candidate from any further hiring consideration, based solely on the quality of his or her cover letter alone. Further, 43% of survey respondents also reported they view the cover letter as equal to the resume in importance. When it comes to running an effective employment campaign, therefore, this data should cause you to sit up and take notice! (Note: A copy of the full survey, which covers both cover letters and resumes can be obtained by contacting SHRM by phone, (703) 548-3440, or by e-mail at SHRM.org.) If well written and informative, the cover letter can grab the reader’s attention, raise his curiosity, and stimulate immediate interest in your employment candidacy. In fact, if particularly well written, it can sometimes raise sufficient interest to compel the reader to extend an interview invitation without reading the resume document to which it is attached. By contrast, a poorly written cover letter can be disastrous to an otherwise successful job-hunting campaign, serving as an immediate roadblock...
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...Introduction to Cover Letters The cover letter is a document meant to accompany one’s resume when applying for or inquiring about a job. It provides you with an opportunity to really introduce yourself to your employer by explaining your interest in the company and position, why you are qualified, and what sets you above other potential applicants. Cover letters are very important because prospective employers use them to get a sense of each applicant beyond what their resume conveys. In fact, cover letters are often the first document read by employers, and may determine whether they bother with the resume at all. It is very important to know how to write a proper cover letter so that you can distinguish yourself as a worker and as a person. * Cover letters are typically around one page in length and consist of fourparagraphs, each of which performs a specific job to quickly inform the employer of why they should consider you for the position. In the following section, each standard component of a cover letter why it is essential to think carefully about how it is written. The Ingredients of a Cover Letter NEED an introduction here. There should always be something written after every heading. The Headings At the top of your cover letter, you must include two headings and a date. The first heading details your contact information. Your contact information can be left-justified, or it can match the same style of heading contact information as your resume for consistency...
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...Sample Cover Letter for Freshers Your Street Address Your City, state, zip Date Person’s Name Company Name Company Address City, State, Zip Dear (Mr./ Ms. Person’s Name): Mr./ Ms. informed me about the post of in your company, . I went through the job requirements listed on , and could relate a lot to myself. I have always been passionate about and being a fresher I believe that I can do very well in the position of . is where I always wanted to work because and . I do believe that I am the right person for this job because and . Since my strengths, , align with the job requirements, I do believe that I’ll be able to do well in this role. I hope to meet you soon for the interview. I’ll give you a call in two days if that’s fine with you. Alternatively, you can call me on to let me know a convenient time to catch up. Thank you. Dear Sir/madam This is in regards to the freshers openings with one of your MNC for the role software tester/software developer.Hence I would like to apply for this position. Presently, at the threshold of my career, with an expected Bachelor of Engineering degree(BE) in Information Science(ISE), I have been researching IT Firms,fit for my professional interests. My key programming strengths are being C,C++,JAVA,J2EE,J2ME,JSP I have done my Certification in Web Component Development using Java programming Technologies and also I have done my certification in developing mobile applications using java from so and...
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...The Best Cover Letter I Ever Received Harvard Business Review – David Silverman - 1:18 PM Monday June 15, 2009 In my last post I talked about how to make your résumé more likely to catch the attention of a hiring manager. As a follow up, I'd like to discuss cover letters. Here's my basic philosophy on them: don't bother. That's because the cover letters I see usually fall into one of three categories: The recap: The résumé in prose form. It's redundant, harder to read than the résumé, and provides no additional insight. The form letter: This says, essentially, "Dear Sir or Madam: I saw your ad in the paper and thought you might like me." And it's clearly a form letter where maybe they got my name and company right. If they're lucky, I will still take the time to read their résumé after being insulted with a form letter. The "I'm crazy": This one's rare, and it expands on the résumé of experience with some personal insights. Examples range from the merely batty ("I find batik as an art form has taught me to become both a better person and project manager.") to the truly terrifying ("I cast a pentagram hex and the central line pointed towards your job listing. I know you will find this as comforting as I do.") There are really only a few times to use a cover letter: 1. When you know the name of the person hiring 2. When you know something about the job requirement 3. When you've been personally referred (which might include 1 and 2) Under those conditions...
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...Cover Letters While your resume is a summary of your credentials, your cover letter should essentially be a sales pitch. Your aim is to demonstrate why your skills and your background make a perfect match for the position you're applying for. The cover letter is not the place to summarize your background--you have already done this in your resume. Remember, employers typically receive hundreds of resumes for each job opening. You must stand out from other job seekers in a positive way. The best way to distinguish yourself is to highlight one or two of your accomplishments or abilities that show you are an above-average candidate for this position. Stressing only one or two unique attributes will increase your chances of being remembered by the recruiter and getting to the interview stage, where you can elaborate on the rest of your accomplishments. You can also gain an extra edge by showing that you have some specific knowledge about the company and industry. This shows that your are genuinely interested in the job you are applying for--and that you are not blindly sending out hundreds of resumes. More importantly, the employer will view your interest as an indication that you are likely to stay with the company for a substantial period of time if you are hired. 10 Key Details to Remember When to send a cover letter: always mail a cover letter with your resume. Even if you are following up an advertisement that reads simply "send resume," be sure to include...
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...WRITING A COVERING LETTER FOR SENDING A C.V. OR RESUME OR BIODATA Author: Prof. Pallavi Deshmukh Dear Readers! Till now you would have read many articles on How to write Resume and related material but today I am focusing on Cover Letter which as much important as your Resume is. Cover letters go hand-in-hand with resumes. While a resume presents a candidate’s general skills and qualifications, cover letters go into more detail regarding qualifications for a particular vacancy. Therefore, in most cases a cover letter should accompany a resume mailing, and should be tailored for each job opening whenever possible. ➢ How to address Address the cover letter to a specific individual whenever possible. Sometimes the name of the person is contained in the ad or posting. Blind ads with box number addresses are usually addressed as ‘Dear Recruiter’. For unsolicited cover letters, write to the Human Resources Director, or Head of the Department in which you are seeking employment (such as the Sales Manager or Director of Communications). A quick call to the organization will usually get you the information that you need. ➢ Content of letter It is a good idea to use the name of the individual whenever possible to make the letter more personal. Make sure that you have correct spelling of names and appropriate titles for your cover letter. a) Use the first paragraph to indicate why you are writing and to outline your qualifications. A typical first paragraph...
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...Before writing a cover letter, its important to understand how it can help or hurt you. In the internship application process a cover letter is your first impression. It's an opportunity to tell a perspective employer why you’re the perfect fit for their internship and their office and just as importantly, a cover letter is an opportunity to tell an employer you don't care about their position, by writing a sloppy or template cover letter. Some valuable cover letter topics include, explaining why a position interests you, what you bring to the table, how you would be a great fit, or something unique about you that makes you different from the hundreds of other candidates. The ultimate goal of your cover letter is to get the reader excited to meet you for an interview to learn more. To summarize the points above, ingredients needed to make a successful cover letter are: Header with contact information: Including a header with your contact information on the cover letter makes you look professional and ensures your information will be easy to find. You should also consider including this header on all documents you’re submitting when applying, it demonstrates your professionalism and acts as an opportunity to brand yourself to the perspective employer. Who is your audience? Try to find the person who is in charge of intern hiring and address your cover letter and resume to them. Statistics show you have a better chance of being hired if you know who’s doing the hiring and...
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...Name: Heather Hefty Assignment 6 Worksheet (Resume and Cover Letter Analysis) Please write DETAILED paragraphs that summarize each document’s strengths and weaknesses, and then offer suggestions for revision (consider both content and design/organization). Please consider all of the discussion questions from the previous page, but do not just list out your answers to them. Don’t forget to COMPARE each candidate’s resume and cover letter, analyzing how they work together (or don’t). Resume 1 (Page 164, Anthony H. Jones) Strengths: Creative design that’s easy to read, Listed courses related to degree Weaknesses: Internship listed under education section, unclear of what he’s describing under references/webfolio section Revision Suggestions: Move internship description to Experience section, Bullet point and describe references/webfolio section Anthony’s design for his resume is creative and unique while still being easily readable which is a strength. I also like that under the Education section, he listed courses that relate to his degree so that an employer knows what he has experience with. A weakness with this resume is that he listed his internship under his Education section when it would be more appropriate to list it under his Experience section. Lastly, his References/Webfolio section lacks detail and organization. He should bullet point the different categories and explain what they are. Cover Letter 1 (Page 182, Anthony H. Jones) Strengths: Writes...
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...Resume Writing Your resume should fit on one page, don’t make margins too narrow (an inch all the way around is good), keep the font simple and 12 pt minimum (the last resume sample in the bulleted list you can get away with a smaller font to fit in the details). If you feel you don’t have enough information to include in your resume add other sports you play or list community service. The information on the resume must be factual, but this is the place where if your academics are not stellar and your soccer playing is, try to emphasize the great soccer player you are and make that jump off of the page. The academics will need to be on the resume too, but consider your strengths when you design your resume. Cover letters Every resume submitted to a college coach should be accompanied by a cover letter. The purpose of the cover letter is to introduce yourself to the coach in a more personalized fashion. Here is a good format for cover letters: Paragraph 1 – Introduce yourself and let the college coach know that you are interested in his/her program. It is always wise to mention that you have done research and be sure to include the name of the specific college in this paragraph. Paragraph 2 – Let the coach know that you have enclosed your resume that details your academic standing and soccer experience. Highlight your GPA and indicate what you would like to study in college if you know. Write about your H.S. soccer career and any titles or awards that...
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...Killer Cover Letters & Resumes! WetFeet Insider Guide by Rosanne Lurie The WetFeet Research Methodology You hold in your hands a copy of the best-quality research available for job seekers. We have designed this Insider Guide to save you time doing your job research and to provide highly accurate information written precisely for the needs of the job-seeking public. (We also hope that you’ll enjoy reading it, because, believe it or not, the job search doesn’t have to be a pain in the neck.) Each WetFeet Insider Guide represents hundreds of hours of careful research and writing. We start with a review of the public information available. (Our writers are also experts in reading between the lines.) We augment this information with dozens of in-depth interviews of people who actually work for each company or industry we cover. And, although we keep the identity of the rank-and-file employees anonymous to encourage candor, we also interview the company’s recruiting staff extensively, to make sure that we give you, the reader, accurate information about recruiting, process, compensation, hiring targets, and so on. (WetFeet retains all editorial control of the product.) We also regularly survey our members and customers to learn about their experiences in the recruiting process. Finally, each Insider Guide goes through an editorial review and fact-checking process to make sure that the information and writing live up to our exacting standards before it goes out the door. Are...
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