CREATING YOUR

RESUME AND COVER

LETTER

Presented By

Mrs. Mohanaa d/o R. Raja Silvan

WRITING RESUME
THAT SELL
YOUR VALUE
TO
EMPLOYERS
YOU DON’T GET PAID FOR
BRINGING YOUR NEED FOR A JOB
TO THE MARKETPLACE, AND YOU
DON’T GET PAID FOR THE HOURS
YOU WORK. YOU GET PAID FOR
BRINGING YOUR VALUE TO THE
MARKETPLACE AND FOR THE
VALUE YOU ADD THE
COMPANY DURING THE
HOURS YOU SPEND
THERE.
 PROFESSIONALISM
____ Send the resume out ____ Enclose a personal cover
without a cover letter OR
letter addressed specifically
to a targeted individual on
matching stationary

____ Fold the resume into OR ____

thirds and stuff it in a
business envelope
____
Send the resume regular
mail OR
____ Expect the prospective
employer to call you after OR
mailing the resume, taking
passive responsibility
Send the resume out in an
attractive flat envelope
without folding the resume
at all
____
Send it overnight or 2-day
priority to make a more
powerful entry into the
organization
____ Make it clear that you will
telephone the prospect shortly
after distributing the resume to
try to arrange an interview,
taking proactive responsibility
Choosing Targeted Versus
Inventory Resume
TARGETED INVENTORY

 You know the position  You are open to options

and / or industry in  You cannot clearly
which you want to work identify what you want
 You can identify a job to do
title, industry, or both  You can identify your
 All information included value – marketable skill,
is targeted toward your qualification, intangible
specific goals assets.
THE MISSION
Defining Your Value
 Skills
Skills are specific talents and capabilities you have
that are valuable to a prospective employer

Sample Skills
Teaching and Team building / Management / Purchasing
empowering team leadership supervision

Bookkeeping / Accounts payable Maintenance and Inventory control

budgeting and receivable repair

Public speaking Curriculum Technical Problem solving

development Troubleshooting

Start-up New product Classroom

introduction management Meeting planning
management

Expense / cost Regulatory Customer service

Computer
programming control compliance
Qualifications
Qualifications encompass specific training and
preparation, including academic achievement,
credentialing, certifications, licenses, and so on.

Sample Qualifications
Bachelor of arts Specific qualification
degree

Master’s degree Honorariums

Licenses Special training

Certification Other credentials

Exercise 6 : Write Your Resume
Your Contact Information and Showcase:

1. Create your heading. Include your name, address, and

contact information listed in Exercise 1.
2. Design your showcase. Refer to your billboard in
Exercise 5 and insert that under your heading.
3. Insert your personal profile. Under your billboard, insert
your 2-3 line profile from your personal profile
worksheet.
4. Add your Keyword/Career Highlight section. This section
incorporating eight to ten your value messages
5. Add supporting-evidence section. Determine what sections
of your work history, education and supporting activities
 EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS –
CREATING A COVER LETTER
Introduction
▪ Who you are and what you are currently
studying or where you are working
▪ Where you saw the job advertised
▪ Title of the job
▪ Why you are writing (to enquire about a
position or to apply for a job)
Competence: What do you
offer?
▪ Highlight skills related to relevant experience
▪ Include two or three key selling points which
should be relevant to the job and evidenced by
the CV
▪ Generate interest
Use the STAR method of describing your
competences:
▪ SITUATION: What was the situation at work?
▪ TASK: What task(s) were you required to do?
RESULT: What was the outcome
Motivation: Why do you want
this job?

▪ Show focus and knowledge; refer to

the main points on the job description
 Job interest
▪ Prove interest
▪ Demonstrate why you want to work for
the organisation
▪ Explain why the job appeals
▪ Write about why the sector appeals
▪ Use proof of your interest using
examples i.e. from extra study,
extracurricular activities, and jobs
 Ending
Positive close and request for an
interview
 COVER LETTER GUIDE

HEADING

Your Mailing Address

City, State Zip Code
Today’s Date
 INSIDE ADDRESS

Employer’s Name
Job Title
Business Name
Business Address
City, State Zip Code
 SALUTATION

Dear (Mr./Mrs./Ms.) (Use the name of the

person that will read the letter)

• INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH
Tell why you are writing.
 1ST MAIN PARAGRAPH
• Describe your qualifications. Sell your skills
and knowledge. Tell why you are interested
in the company or college. Point out any
related experience you have.
I have two years of prior work experience as
a receptionist with XYZ Telecommunications.
My work has involved answering ten
incoming lines and greeting customers in a
fast-paced office setting. I have also been
responsible for all incoming and outgoing
mail, as well as purchase orders. I am very
detail oriented and able to handle multiple
tasks simultaneously.
 2ND MAIN PARAGRAPH
• Continue to describe qualifications. Highlight
relevant training or classes that relate to the
job or major for which you are applying.

I am currently completing an Associate

Degree in Executive Administrative Assistant
at Northern Maine Technical College. In
completing this program, I have gained
valuable experience in several computer
programs including Microsoft Word, Excel,
and Access. Additionally, my training has
provided me with the skills to reach my goal
of office management.
 CLOSING PARAGRAPH
• Close by thanking the reader and
requesting an interview.

I welcome the opportunity to discussmy

qualifications with you in person. I can
be reached at (207) 555-1234 Thank
you for your time and consideration.
 COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE
• Sincerely,
SIGNATURE
• Joe Doe
• NAME
• Joe Doe
ENCLOSURE
• This indicates that you have enclosed other
items (resume, transcripts, etc.) for the
reader to see.
• Enclosure
Before mailing a cover letter, can you
answer the following questions with a
“Yes”?

Is it clear? Does it state exactly what I want it

to state?
Is it concise? Does it state what I want it to
state in the fewest possible words?
Is it well organized?
Am I projecting to the employer or college the
contribution I can make?
Have I stressed areas in my experience
and/or education that are relevant to the
person reading it?
The Finished COVER
LETTER

THE END