Component B: Resume/Cover Letter (100 pts.). Turn your attention to the present time and place. Even if you are currently working, find a different, specific (better?) position for which you are qualified. Prepare a resume and cover letter targeting the specific job you have chosen (does not have to be the company in Project 2A. Cover letter= 1st person allowed, business letter format, Resume= 3rd person, resume format. (Examples for both formats are found in the reader)
A few things to add to the cover letter:
- Make sure you have additional contact information with the address at the top. List a phone number and email address there or in the last paragraph. Many of you will want to match the heading from your resume to the heading on the letter. This is not required but does look nice!
- Do not just repeat the same information contained in your resume. This is your chance to discuss why you are a great candidate!
- Email addresses are not underlined or in blue.
A few things to check in the resume:
- All past jobs are in past tense (managed, worked, assisted, etc.). Current jobs are in present tense (manage, work, assist, etc.)
- Do not list high school or high school activities.
- Finally, you are allowed to get help from the Career Center. The worse thing that will happen is you will get an A on this section!