Resumes and Cover Letters
What is a resume?
A written Communication that clearly
demonstrates your ability to produce results
in an area of concern to potential
employers, in a way that motivates them to
meet you.
• Tom Jackson
• The Perfect Resume,1981
Common Resume Mistakes
Too Long
Disorganized
Poorly typed
Overwritten
Too sparse
Not oriented for results
Too Many irrelevancies
Cover Letters
Tell employers you want a job
Say why you should get the job
Introduce your resume
Ask for an interview
Tells employer when you will make contact
Action Words to Use
Facilitated
Operated
Delivered
Led
Illustrated
Communicated
Influenced
Purchased
Consulted
Serviced
Upgraded
Established
Calculated
Designed
Maintained
Motivated