WRITING A
COMPREHENSIVE
RESUME
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After the discussion the students should be able to
• learn what is resume and its purpose
• know the different parts of a comprehensive resume
• write a comprehensive resume
• write a cover letter
1.) Warm- Up: What is a Resume?
Word Splash, your thoughts
2.) Self- reflection
Step 1:List your academic honors and
achievements
Step 2: List your extracurricular activities.
3.) What should you include on a resume?
What are your skills and attributes?
WHAT IS RESUME?
Advertisement selling a product….YOU!
Specifically your skills, experiences, and attributes.
First meeting between you and the employer
Overall it’s your FIRST
STEP towards employment.
How long do you think an
employer looks at each
resume?
The average employer looks at a resume
between 10-15 seconds. This is the time
they decide to either KEEP IT or TOSS IT.
REMEMBER: RESUME HIDDEN MESSAGE
Neat
Neat Well-organized
Attention to detail
Well-organized Careful & Competent
Error free
Professional appearance
• RESUME YOU
SECTIONS OF RESUME
The Header
What should be included?
Name
Permanent and present address
E-mail address
Telephone number
Where should contact information go?
Top of the page
The Header
OBJECTIVE
STATEMENT
Purpose
Communicate the type of position you
are interested in
EDUCATION
Date or expected date of graduation
Graduation Date: May 2024
Expected Graduation Date: May 2025
GPA
Major or overall at least 1.75
With Latin Honors
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Use the term "experience"
What is considered experience?
Full and part-time jobs
Self-employment
Volunteer work
Practicum, field, and cooperative education
Information to include
Job Title
Dates of employment
Company name
City & State
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
SKILLS AND INTEREST
RESUME DOs and
DON’Ts
RESUME DOs
Use action verbs
Use short, concise sentences
Use #, %, $ amounts
Keep resume easy to read
Keep resume about one page
RESUME DON’Ts
Do not use the pronouns such as I, me, my, etc.
Do not include references
Do not clutter your resume with nonessential
information
Do not make any misrepresentations
Do not include personal information
SSN, age, sex, height, weight, marital
status, photograph, etc.
WRITING A
COVER LETTER
WHAT IS COVER LETTER?
also known as an application letter, is a three- to four-
paragraph memo to employers explaining your
interest in the job and company and your fitness for
the role.
COVER LETTER
FORMAT
HEADER
Name
Address
Contact Number
Email Address
Date
Name of Recipient, Position
Company Name
Company Address
HEADER
GREETING
Try to find the name of the person
reviewing applications for the job.
Address your letter to this person with a
common business greeting, such as
"Dear [first and last name]"
"Dear [position title]."
Avoid using "To whom it may concern."
The Greeting
OPENING PARAGRAPH
In the first paragraph, mention the job
title you're applying for.
Explain your interest in the role and
company to show you've done your
research.
OPENING PARAGRAPH
SECOND PARAGRAPH
It should be a brief overview of your
background as it relates to the position.
Include key achievements, skills and
specialties that make you particularly
suited to the position
SECOND PARAGRAPH
PROFESSIONAL
SIGNOFF
