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Purpose of Resume, Cover Letter, And Follow-Up Letter

›Resumes effectively sell your most relevant and positive credentials for employment

›Cover letters invite the employer to read your resume and tells him why your would be the best one for the job

›Follow-up letters allow you to summarize what happened in the interview

                         Resume

                 

                                                                        Cover Letter

                                                                     Follow-up Letter

How to Prepare for an Interview

› You should begin your job search 3-6 months before you are ready to start working

› It takes preparation, hard work, and knowledge to determine the right job for you

› Once you find the right job for you, start preparing for an interview

› Dress appropriately for the industry

› Arrive early; 10 minutes prior to the interview start time

› Practice maintaining good eye contact at home, so that you will have good eye contact during the interview

› Prepare questions to ask the interviewer, before the interview so that way the interviewer knows you are interested

Correct Interview Dress

Male Interview Dress

Wear a suit that is a conservative color with a good quality tie and a long sleeved shirt. Wear dark socks with leather, lace-up, or business shoes, and a belt to match. Also you can wear a nice watch.

 

Female Interview Dress

Wear a two piece matched suit, and if it’s a skirt suit make sure the skirt is long enough. Wear dark colors, and underneath the suit wear a tailored blouse or a sweater. Shoes should be leather or fabric/ micro fiber.

Top Interview Questions

Possible Questions

› What are your long range goals and objectives for the next 5-7 years?

› What are your strengths, weaknesses, and interests?

› Why did you choose the career for which you are preparing?

› How do you determine or evaluate success?

› Why did you select your college or university?

› How do you work under pressure?

Order of Resume

A resume should begin with your name and address. After that you should put opening headline and occupational title or objective. Next, you should list your education. Then comes the list of your qualifications. After that comes your experience highlights, then your work or employment history. Lastly you should put your honors and activities, and highlight the good things that you have accomplished.

Here's an example:

Orginizational Tools

•     Keep a daily agenda of work you need to complete.

•     Do your homework at the same place and time every day.

•     Keep your locker and backpack organized.

•     Pack your backpack at night.

•     Work on projects everyday instead of waiting until the due date.

•     Don’t keep unnecessary papers that you don’t need anymore

•     Regularly clean out your binders and backpacks and other bags