Checklist for Cover Letter  Your cover letter should be: Presented and formatted in a professional business manner Addressed properly Clear and concise and include: Content Introduction Content Body Content Conclusion Written in a professional style and include: Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar Clear and accurate sentence structure Checklist for Resume  Your Resume should be clear, concise, and well-organized and it should also include your: Name, address, business phone number, and e-mail address (top center of resume) Profile: 2–3 sentences describing goal and positive attributes/characteristics Certifications and licensure Education Professional experience Honors/awards References Checklist for Portfolio Your Portfolio should be clear, concise, and well-organized and it should also include your: Personal philosophy statement Self-assessment Personal goals (short term and long term) Achievements Cover letter Resume Diplomas for formal education Letters of recommendation References (list names, affiliation, and contact information) Certifications Certificates of attendance for continuing education Transcripts Publications Oral presentations and/or poster presentations .

1. Checklist for Cover Letter
Your cover letter should be:
Presented and formatted in a professional business manner
Addressed properly
Clear and concise and include:
Content Introduction
Content Body
Content Conclusion
Written in a professional style and include:
Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Clear and accurate sentence structure

2. Checklist for Resume
Your Resume should be clear, concise, and well-organized and
it should also include your:
Name, address, business phone number, and e-mail address (top
center of resume)
Profile: 2–3 sentences describing goal and positive
attributes/characteristics
Certifications and licensure
Education
Professional experience
Honors/awards
References
Checklist for Portfolio
Your Portfolio should be clear, concise, and well-organized and
it should also include your:

3. Personal philosophy statement
Self-assessment
Personal goals (short term and long term)
Achievements
Cover letter
Resume
Diplomas for formal education
Letters of recommendation
References (list names, affiliation, and contact information)
Certifications
Certificates of attendance for continuing education
Transcripts
Publications
Oral presentations and/or poster presentations