Senior Resume Assignment As you get closer to graduation, finding employment becomes more and more important.

When applying for a job there are certain elements to include with a job application to ensure you have a good chance of getting a job. The resume is designed to give you a way to express your skills, while the cover letter is used as a way to verbalize your want/love/determination for getting that chosen job. Most resumes you can reuse, but cover letters need to be written and re-written for every job opportunity. They need to be tailored for each individual job you apply for. In this assignment you will be investigating two jobs. You can find the opportunities in person or online. You must print out an application and research what you will need to do to be successful in this job. You must also have all of the requirements to obtain this job. For example, if they require a bachelors degree, you cannot apply because you do not have this degree. If should be along the same lines of what you are looking to do for the future, but you must also be qualified to do this job. Next, you will develop a resume using the given format. Make sure to include any work experience (babysitting, paid work for others, ROP), any awards you received in school, good grades (if applicable), and any other information that seems relevant. Once you have completed the resume, you will fill out both job applications and write a cover letter for both of the chosen available jobs. A cover letter is a letter introducing yourself and is your only chance to say why you are perfect for the job. It should be a narrative about your strengths and motivation. The cover letters should be at least three paragraphs each. They need to be formatted like the examples. Total assignment: Resume 2 job applications 2 cover letters tailored to the two different jobs Give a 30 second presentation debriefing your jobs, your strengths and why you would be good at the job. This will look like a mock job interview. This will be presented on the day of the final.

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Resume Template and Example

GUSD [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] [Phone Number] [E-mail Address]

Summary (List your skills) [Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge of international markets, business practices, and trade regulations.] [Strong marketing and finance background combined with fluency in several languages, including Advanced Level U.S. State Department certification in Russian Language Reading Comprehension.] [Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.] Education (Include any special classes, and any and all schools attended) [Masters Degree in Russian and East European Studies] [Pick the Year] [Oak Tree University, Washington, D.C.] [B.A. Degree in Foreign Languages] [Oak Tree University, Washington, D.C.]

[Pick the Year]

[Concentration in Russian, Spanish, French, and Italian; graduated cum laude with 3.8 G.P.A.] [Pick the Year]

[Completion of Intensive Language Training Program] [Maple Grove Institute, London, England]

Career History and Accomplishments (job and details with responsibilities) [Program Developer, Contoso, Ltd.] [Start Date] to [End Date] [Worked directly with Director of Business Development and Director of Strategic planning of this large, publicly-traded provider of home healthcare services.] [Researched and wrote marketing, financial, and feasibility reports concerning new business acquisitions and acquisition prospects.] [Played key role in preparing a successful $5 million federal grant proposal to provide the companys home therapy products to rural U.S. areas.] [Prepared corporate financial reports and service contracts for the CFO.] [Program Assistant, Trey Research]

[Start Date] to [End Date]

[Held key responsibility in this small import/export company for helping facilitate trade deals with former Soviet Union and Eastern European countries.] [Served as interpreter and translator for Vice President in major business negotiations. Reviewed company compliance with all applicable customs laws and procedures.] [Initiated multiple overseas joint ventures and served as liaison for foreign customers on business in the U.S.]

George Gilhooley XYZ Company 87 Delaware Road Hatfield, CA 08065 Dear Mr. Gilhooley,

Cover Letter Example

I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. As requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my resume and three references. The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that my strong technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position. The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include successfully designing, developing, and supporting live use applications. I strive for continued excellence, and I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers. With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a full understanding of the full life cycle of a software development project. I also have experience in learning and excelling at new technologies as needed. Please see my resume for additional information on my experience. I can be reached anytime via email at john.donaldson@gmail.com or my cell phone, 909-555-5555. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity.

Sincerely,

John Donaldson