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Page 2  \n§ 6 Step Process…………………………………………….……..Pages 3-7  \n§ Sample Resume Headings………………………………………Page 8  \n§ Action Verbs by Skill Category………………………….……..Pages 9-11  \n§ Resume DOs and DON’Ts……………………………………... Page 12  \n§ Templates  \nØ Chronological Resume…………………………………... Page 13  \nØ Functional Resume………………………………………. Page 14  \nØ Combination Resume……………………………………. Page 15  \nØ Reference List…………………………………………….Page 16  \nØ Cover Letter……………………………………………... Page 17  \nØ Thank You Letter………………………………………... Page 18  \n§ Tips for Electronic Resumes……………………………………Pages 19-22  \nØ Scannable Resume Sample  \nØ Email Resume Sample  \nØ Email Cover Letter Samples  \n§ Other Types of Correspondence………………………………... Page 23  \nØ Job Offer Clarification  \nØ Letter of Acceptance  \nØ Letter of Declination/Withdrawal  \n§ Samples  \nØ Resumes…………………………………………………. Pages 24-37  \nØ Cover Letters…….………………………………………. Pages 38-42  \nØ Information Interview Request………………………….. Page 43  \nØ Thank You Letter………………………………………... Page 44  \nØ Acceptance Letter………………………………………... Page 45  \nResume & Cover Letter  \nWriting Guide  \nA Resume is a Marketing Tool to Sell Yourself  \nA Resume Should:  \n∙ attract attention to your skills, strengths, accomplishments, and your career plans  \n∙ encourage readers to want to learn more about you  \n∙ emphasize the results of your efforts  \n∙ draw clear parallels between your skills and experience, and an employer’s needs  \nStep One Brainstorm  \nAll you need to begin is a little time and a pen!  \nBefore you decide on what to list and how to list it, do some simple brainstorming.  \nA. Begin by writing down everything you might want to include about yourself on a resume, for example:  \nEducation/Study Abroad  \nCoursework/Projects  \nJobs  \nInternships  \nActivities  \nHonors/Awards  \nSkills (language, computer)  \nCommunity Service  \nResearch/Publications  \nB. Continue to expand on these experiences by writing down the following information:  \nDates  \nLocations (city/town, state)  \nTitle/Position  \nC. Delve a little further into each experience and list your major responsibilities, projects worked on, skills learned, and goals achieved. Think about how you:  \nImproved the work process  \nHelped increase the quality or reduced the cost of a product or service  \nThoroughly satisfied a customer  \nHelped increase the sales or profits ofthe organization or a particular event Learned skills that are transferable to any work environment  \nContributed to the organizations goals  \nDemonstrated that you were recognized for your achievements or contributions  \nD. Describe the above accomplishments using STAR statements: the Situation/Task you faced, the ACTION you took, and the Results you achieved:  \n\n| + Situation | Business fraternity |\n| --- | --- |\n| + Task | Charity events |\n| + Action verb (see list on pages 9-11) | Organized |\n| + Result | Raised over $4,000 |\n| = Accomplishment | Organized business fraternity philanthropic events which resulted in contributions over $4,000 |\n\nStep Two Decide What to Emphasize  \nTake a look at the job description!  \nEach resume you produce should be tailored to fit the specific job you are applying for.  \nA. If there is a job description, highlight all of the keywords which indicate required and preferred skills, abilities, attributes, and qualifications. Then, use the same words in your resume.  \nIf there is no job description, construct your resume so that it is targeted to the industry you are applying to and your career objective. It is helpful if you clarify the following statements:  \nMy primary career objective is…..  \nThe principal abilities, skills, attributes, and experience that employers in this field look for are    \nB. Now decide on which accomplishments from Step One match each specific job.  \nStep Three Choose a Format  \nDo not use a template; your resume should fit you, not the other way around! 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