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Receive guidance concerning:

1. A chronological or functional style resume

2. A letter of inquiry

3. A cover letter

4. A letter of application

5. A letter of acceptance

6. A thank-you letter

7. Functional Skills and Action Verbs

Schedule a Resume Critique Appointment:
To schedule a Resume Critique Appiontment call the CSC at (907)786-4513. Please bring a hard copy of your best attempt at a resume to the appointment for in person critique and guidance.

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LETTERS FOR THE JOB SEARCH PROCESS

RESUME WRITING

APPLYING TO GRADUATE OR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS

Why write a cover letter?

In most cases, a cover letter should accompany each resume and/or application. The cover letter lets you go in-depth to support what you mentioned in your resume. As important as it is, a cover letter has a life expectancy of only about 8 seconds. In that short time, it must achieve certain goals.

Goals of the Cover Letter

1. To quickly and clearly point out your skills, knowledge, and track record.

2. Explain how these credentials can make a tangible contribution to a prospective employer.

3. Persuade the reader to continue on to your resume with positive expectations.

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1. Target your message.
Relate your skills and experience to a specific position in a specific organization. Spotlight your accomplishments and measurable results.

2. Show how your credentials match the requirements of the job.
Incorporate information that reflects your knowledge of the company, its industry and relevant issues. Editorialize the accomplishments cited in your resume. Expand on the information in your resume, don't repeat it.

3. Focus on what you have to offer.
Describe how your skills, expertise, and past accomplishments can benefit the employer. Follow standard business protocol. Write clearly and concisely and check your letter for spelling and grammar. Use the same font and paper that you used for your resume. Print your letter using a laser printer for better quality.

4. Send your letter to a specific individual.
Ideally, the letter should be addressed to the person who is likely to make employment decisions. It may take some resourcefulness on your part to identify this person, but the letter will probably be better recieved. Make sure you have the correct spelling of their name and title before mailing. If you cannot find the name of the person the letter is addressed to, you may use "To whom it may concern" or "Good morning." And don't forget to sign your letter!