- To successfully complete this week’s discussion, “Professional Resume and Cover Letter,” read the following chapters from Killer cover letters and resumes! The WetFeet insider guide, found in the ebrary in the Ashford University Library:
- Determining What You Have to Offer
- Analyzing Your Transferable Skills
- Exercises
- Time to Get Cookin’
- Customizing Cover Letters
- General Formatting Guidelines
- Sample Cover Letters
- Resumes and Recipes for Success
- Focus on Form and Function
- General Formatting Guidelines
- The Guts of Your Resume
- Resume Design and Organization
- Special Cases
- Basic Resume Don’ts and Dos
Discussion
To participate in the following discussions, go to this week’s Discussion link in the left navigation.
- Professional Resume and Cover Letter
Create a professional resume and cover letter for a position within your selected industry, and attach a copy to this discussion forum.Respond to at least three of your classmates’ posts by Day 7, providing both positive and constructive feedback.
If you do not have a resume or cover letter, you may access helpful resources by logging into your Ashford University Student Portal. From the Student Portal homepage, locate Career and Alumni Services (look for the blue “Career” word cluster image) and click on the link to My Career: Career and Professional Development Center to review resume and cover letter resources.
If you would like additional assistance, Career Services is available to critique your resume and/or cover letter. You may contact Career Services directly at [email protected], or call the appointment line at 1.866.711.1700, ext. 1876. Please allow adequate time (2-3 business days) for a Career Services Specialist to respond to your request.
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