As a CALS Ambassador, I conducted a workshop on resumes and cover letters as part of the Kickstart your Career Professional Development Workshop Series. I compare the structure of cover letters to a sandwich to show students the importance of the middle "highlights" section.

1. Résumés &
Cover Letters
Facilitators: DeMonica Gentry and Jodie Joseph

2. What to include in a
Resume
 Heading
 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY!
 Education
 Experience
 Activities/awards/honors/skills

3. Professional Summary
 1. Big picture goal, vision/ contribution to the
future.
 2. Three most important skills/ adjectives that
describe you (back up with quantifiable
accomplishments later on)
 3. Something tailored to the position (your
“objective”) and why

4. Résumé Tips
 Format
 Email etiquette
 Anecdotes
 Dating resumes

5. 4 Most Common Resume
MistakesHow to Fix Them
 1. Too vague  Details
 2. Spelling errrors Critique
 3. Not quantifying  Statistics
 4. Only listing duties  Skills/ Accomplishments

6. The Cover Letter
 Philosophy/ significance
 Format