This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume and cover letter for a job application. It identifies key components of a resume such as contact information, education history, skills, achievements, and references. The document emphasizes being honest about experience levels and highlighting abilities, achievements, and strengths in areas like leadership, communication, and teamwork. It also includes a sample cover letter format addressing who the applicant is, the desired position, relevant qualifications, and why the employer should hire them. The overall message is that following these tips on resume and cover letter composition will help applicants get their foot in the door and improve their chances of being hired.

2. What is a Resume?
A Resume is a Chronological
Snapshot of
your Professional Life.

3. Winning Elements of a
RESUME!!!
 Name, Address and contact details
 Objective statement
 Education
 Areas of interest
 Achievements
 Technical skills
 Interests and activities
 Skills and attributes
 References

4. When creating your resume
make sure you are being
HONEST!!!You just
graduated,
being
honest
about your
experience
will get your
further than
making your
experiences
up.

5. Display your ACHIEVEMENTS!!!
You may not have work experience but you still have
achieved a lot.
Your achievements may include:
 Athletics
 Honor roll and Awards
 Volunteering
 Yearbook Staff

6. Highlight your ABILITIES!!!
Skills that will get your foot in the
door
Your abilities may include:
 Communicator
 Leader
 Multi-tasking
 Team player
 Creative
 Technical Skills

7. Emphasize your CHARACTERISTICS!!!
Helpful
Attentive
Patient
Kind
Honest
Loyal
Possess a high level
of Integrity

8. Sample of
how your
resume
should
LOOK!!!!

9. What is a Cover Letter?
A cover letter should be a narrative of the
following:
 Who you are
 What position you are applying for
 What skills, abilities and qualifications you
posses.
 Why the employer should choose you

10. Cover Letter Sample
(your name) (your address)(your city, state, zip code)(your phone number)(your email
___________________(date)
Dear ___________________,
I would like to apply for the position as an ___________________ for your
___________________. After being through job search and my conversation with
an advisor, I come respecting the papers that you are leading, which always put up
professionalism and integrity in every of its news coverage.
I feel confident that the objectives and values that become the basic approach of
___________________ complement greatly the enthusiasm and passion that I
have. It would be nice if you could consider me for the position as an
___________________, or any other position that allows me to apply my
___________________ skill.
The prove of my capabilities in the position can be seen from the commitment that I
have to my academic, and the ample of time that I devoted to my school
newspaper to deliver a factual news every week. It is definitely a step closer to be
a professional journalist, which I am hoping I can achieve in your Newspaper
organization.
I look forward to discuss this job opportunities with you soon. Thank you for your
attention.
Sincerely,
___________________(signature)
___________________(your complete name)

11. With These Winning Elements, You Have
Nothing to Worry About… Your Hired!!!