...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 a...
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...capacity and experience/ interest in my particular industry What traits do I looking for in successful employees? The obvious things: Critical reasoning, team player, organization, multitasking… BUT, also Understanding your place Doing what they are told with very little oversight Finding he little ways to add value Key point: In order to gain my tryst in solving the big problem, one must be able to execute the small things well Brass Tacks Understanding the process “Weeding out” process: Step 1: 100-90 Missing or inconsistent information Step 2: 30 seconds scan of resume- who can I throw out 90-25 Typos-Yikes! No fit/ no skills Poor organization Key insight: I will have spent very little time evaluating many candidates before I weed them out Saying the wrong things Ex: B.A. Economic[s] Key insight: The cover letter and resume must be perfect. Typos and grammatical mistakes will not be tolerated. Period....
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...SAMPLE #1: FULL BLOCK STYLE 178 Green Street Waterbury, CT 06708 (203) 555-5555 December 2, 1999 Pat Cummings General Manager Any Corporation 1140 Main Street Chicago, IL 60605 Dear Mr. Cummings: My interest in the position of Masonry Supply Manager (New York Post, November 30) has prompted me to forward my resume for your review and consideration. During the past ten years, my experience has been concentrated in the masonry and plastering products supply industry with a building materials firm. During my six years as General Manager, I took an old line business, which had undergone several years of poor management, and reversed the trend. I upgraded the firm's image, and customer and vendor relations, which subsequently increased the dollar volume and bottom line profits by 300%. I am presently looking for a position where my experience will make a positive contribution to the start-up or continuing profitable operation of a business in which I am so well experienced. I will contact you in a few days to arrange a meeting for further discussion. In the interim, should you require additional information, I may be reached at (203) 222-2222 between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. Sincerely, Joan Smith Enclosure: Resume SAMPLE #2: HALF BLOCK STYLE 178 Green Street Waterbury, CT 06708 (203) 555-5555 ...
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...field cover letters and resumes, handle initial interviews and administer our agency writing test. Sometimes this work is interesting and even enjoyable. Sometimes it's baffling. Not to mention irritating. My most recent HR experience certainly fell into the latter two categories. I had received via e-mail the cover letter and resume of a young woman who had graduated from a local university two months before with a degree in mass communications. As we were looking to fill a summer part-time internship, I invited her — let's call her "Jane" — to interview. She performed satisfactorily in the interview, demonstrating confidence in her abilities and familiarity with the agency. But she didn't really impress me, and while her resume had several internships and showed some relevant experience, I was not in a rush to hire her. So I thanked "Jane" for her time and asked whether she would agree to take our agency writing test. She said she would and I e-mailed it to her. As always, I did not give a firm deadline to return the test, believing how long it takes an applicant to return the test is a fair gauge of how much she wants the job. Our writing test has a part where the applicant is asked to write a one-page press release based on about 25 bullet points from which to select content, a PR savvy part where a problem is posed and the applicant proposes a solution, and an editing test where we assess the applicant's grasp of Associated Press style, basic grammar and spelling...
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...has helped me overcome my fear of entering the real world and preparing for my military retirement. Being in the service for all of these years will place a small amount of fear regarding entering the civilian workforce because of the leadership style you are taught in the military. However, with the tools I have gained from this class; I feel that my transition from military life to the civilian sector will be easier than I thought. We as military personnel have learned how to wear a uniform properly and how to greet personnel with respect but we have not been taught how to properly prepare for retirement. When asked to write a resume in this course, I felt this assignment would be a challenge because the first thing I thought about was “the future”. Asking myself what exactly does my own future have in store for me and how do I prepare. Immediately, I took this assignment serious; gathering my thoughts to put into my resume because what if there was no tomorrow for me in the U.S. Navy; what if I had to get out today “what would I do”. I really enjoyed this assignment along with the cover letter because it challenged me to “think, what if” and “how do I prepare”, so this really hit home for me. “The Tips for Writing Resumes” was a great source to refer to for this assignment. Various tips were presented with great detail. The instructor’s comments were helpful when moving on to each assignment because it demonstrated the student was on the right path. The Information...
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...CV (curriculum vitae) ( Resume) It is the first thing companies/firms see/know about you. Should be: * Well written * Straight to the point * Neat and well formatted * Honest * No spelling an grammar mistakes * One page long if under 27 years old * Informative (as it is a snapshot of who you are) Should contain: 1. Contact information: name, address, phone number, e-mail, websites e.g blogs, twitter, etc. (only if it is relevant) 2. Career objectives: a statement used to focus a CV when you know what position you are interested in a. Stay short, two lines are all you need b. Be specific but not too specific c. Helps you get the position 3. Education and training: d. Reverse chronological (newest to oldest) e. Keep GPA to yourself, unless really excellent f. Don’t describe your education, keep it for the interview 4. Don’t include anything that may put you at a disadvantage 5. Format: month year-month year Job title Department, company name city, country OR Degree of education School city, country 6. Skills: g. Computer skills h. Language skills i. Soft skills 7. Other useful information: j. Volunteer work, include what you have gained out of it and how it has benefitted you k. Awards and accomplishments that are relevant l. Hobbies (acts as a good ice breaker for interviews and adds a personal touch, one line max) 8...
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...------------------------------------------------- GS2745: Unit 2, Team Assignment – Optimism Optimistic people can be seen to be unrealistic, but here are 3 valuable attributes that are also grounded in reality: 1. SEE THE BIG PICTURE: Goal-oriented thoughts 2. SEE HOW YOU GET THERE: Plausible pathways to achievement 3. FEEL CONFIDENCE: Emotional connection to success Please fill out and respond to the following 3 questions. Work in groups. 1. Goal Oriented Thoughts: Goals should be attainable yet challenging. If you give yourself too big a goal, it can be overwhelming. a. List a big, long-term goal for yourself Example, have a completely polished resume and professional cover letter b. From that goal, come up with a smaller goal that you can work on NOW. Example: complete the first draft of the experience section of my resume 2. Pathways to achievement: Avenues for success need to be plausible. When life gets in the way, make sure to have a “plan B” (contingency planning) a. For your long-term...
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...than prepared. Watch your dress code. Sometimes, most fashionable isn’t always the way to go. Certain fads are not business appropriate, and some clients and managers find some styles offensive and distracting. Business casual should always be the style of choice concerning the world of work. The same goes for hairstyles. We all know that sometimes females more so than men like to dye their hair different colors. This is fine; just try to go with natural like colors. Hair color can also be a distraction. Always turn your phone off during important meetings and such. If you are expecting an important call, by all means leave your phone on silent NOT vibrate. This way you will be able to see the missed call and return it at an appropriate time. The “vibrate” option is never a smart decision for meetings. We all can clearly hear someone’s phone vigorously vibrating in one’s pocket or suitcase and it’s just as distracting as the phone actually ringing. Don’t over multi task. Taking on too many things at once means something is definitely going to get overlooked. It is easy to skip past important detail when trying to do too many things at once. As long as you approach your work in a timely and orderly fashion there is no need to over multi task. Practice making and editing cover letters and resumes. Also you could do mock interviews with your peers or teachers or counselors so when the time comes you are more than...
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... On the other hand, it might be imperative to include this information, if not in the body, at least as an appendix, in a CV you are submitting to obtain an academic position. Some experts recommend maintaining two versions of your CV--one, a short summary of your training and experience and the other, a longer version with more detailed information about your publications and presentations. In general, however, no CV should be lengthy. No matter how many accomplishments you list, you won't impress anyone if they can't quickly pick out two or three good reasons to choose you over someone else. Let your CV help you put your best foot forward. Sometimes, a CV is referred to as a “résumé.” Academic or educational circles tend to use the word curriculum vitae, or CV, more frequently than résumé. Because of the...
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...------------------------------------------------- Business English From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Business English is English language especially related to international trade. It is a part of English for Specific Purposesand can be considered a specialism within English language learning and teaching; for example, the teachers' organisationIATEFL has a special interest group called BESIG. Many non-native English speakers study the subject with the goal of doing business with English-speaking countries, or with companies located outside the Anglosphere but which nonetheless use English as a shared language or lingua franca. Much of the English communication that takes place within business circles all over the world occurs between non-native speakers. In cases such as these, the object of the exercise is efficient and effective communication. The strict rules of grammar are in such cases sometimes ignored, when, for example, a stressed negotiator's only goal is to reach an agreement as quickly as possible. (See linguist Braj Kachru's theory of the "expanding circle".) Business English means different things to different people. For some, it focuses on vocabulary and topics used in the worlds of business, trade, finance, and international relations. For others it refers to the communication skills used in the workplace, and focuses on the language and skills needed for typical business communication such as presentations, negotiations,meetings, small talk, socializing, correspondence...
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...for such opportunity to come and I am keenly eager to join in. I recently did my Masters in English from British University and currently doing M.Ed. I have passion of teaching since long and getting a chance like this would be sort of pleasure for me. I have vast teaching experience of 3 years. I did teaching at Primary, Elementary and Secondary level too. I was appointed in International School System as Senior English Teacher but due to my studies I had to left that. I own wide experience and due to its base I can teach any class with great proficiency. I am highly skilled person and I have got command over my knowledge. I am able to communicate in good style with students at all levels. I can manage per-school students as well and train them at my best extent. I hope that you will take time to review my resume which is enclosed and my application would be entertained. I shall be waiting for positive feedback from your side. Thanking you. Sincerely, Ema James. Application Letter for Teaching Without Experience The Principal, Canadian School System, USA. Subject: Job Application for Teacher Dear Sir, I am writing to show up my keen interest for ‘Teacher’ in your esteemed school system. I have recently completed my Graduation from International University and write now I am doing diploma in Teaching skills. Being a fresh graduate I do not possess any experience but your institution is the perfect first start for me. I am capable person along...
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...HOW TO Prepare Your Curriculum Vitae Revised Edition Acy L. Jackson and C. Kathleen Geckeis Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Manufactured in the United States of America. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. 0-07-142626-4 The material in this eBook also appears in the print version of this title: 0-07-139044-8 All trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Rather than put a trademark symbol after every occurrence of a trademarked name, we use names in an editorial fashion only, and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement of the trademark. Where such designations appear in this book, they have been printed with initial caps. McGraw-Hill eBooks are available at special quantity discounts to use as premiums and sales promotions, or for use in corporate training programs. For more information, please contact George Hoare, Special Sales, at george_hoare@mcgraw-hill.com or (212) 904-4069. TERMS OF USE This is a copyrighted work and The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“McGraw-Hill”) and its licensors reserve all rights in and to the work. Use of this work is subject to these terms. Except as permitted under the Copyright Act of 1976 and the right to store and retrieve...
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...Library 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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...Checklist |Item |Description |Checked | |INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT: 15% | |1 |Artist/Creative Curriculum Vitae/Resumé | | | |Your CV should be consistent, clear, concise and well laid out in accordance with your majors, works | | | |made and experienced and industry expectations | | | |To be updated if you have prepared one when submitting your NTU application | | |2 |Creative/Artistic statement – 100words max | | | |A short statement, no more than 100words describing either your artistic/creative intentions and | | | |interests, research areas, expertise and or pertaining to your skills, areas of focus and or | | | |treatment and style | | |3 |Materials in support of your artist CV, Artistic statement as portfolio of your body of work | | | |The materials should meet; ...
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...Writing the Curriculum Vitae What you really need to know right now… Curriculum Vitae Resume vs. Curriculum Vitae • Length: Short • Content: All-inclusive summary of skills, experiences, and education • Purpose-get employment (or interview) • Length: As long as it needs to be • Content: Area-specific listing of education and academic background • Purpose: Detail background and qualifications Curriculum Vitae Curriculum Vitae (or “CV”) • Origin is Latin- “course of one’s life” • Note “vitae” (vee-tie or vee-te) is the plural form; “vita” (vee-tuh) is singular Curriculum Vitae Why work on this now? • Time goes by fast • Helps you organize important things for your future career (which organizations to join; what is missing) • Assists in setting goals • Assists when getting letters of recommendations or applying for other programs/committees Curriculum Vitae Important NOTE • There is not really a “right” way to do a CV. However, there are some things that make the viewing easier, make you look more professional, and include things reviewers want to see. • Your CV may be different than someone else. • What’s important is that you keep one up to date. Curriculum Vitae General Set-Up Features • Font: Times New Roman • Regular paper (white) is fine • Font size: 12 point • No underlining • Single sided • Margins: 1” all around • Use bolding and CAPs to have things stand out • Number pages • No graphics • Same font throughout (may vary sizing some) • Full name on every...
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