RESUME AND COVER LETTER
A rough draft of your Resume and Cover Letter. Your rough draft must include the following elements:
Microsoft Word document with .doc or .docx extension.
A draft of a cover letter that contains a Block or modified Block format header, opening paragraph, and body paragraph.
A draft of resume that is at least one page in length
Formatted in Functional or Chronological format
Contains ALL of the required sections listed below:
Objective Statement
Summary of Qualifications
Education history and diplomas or degrees earned
At least one entry in the Work or Volunteer experience section
A list of skills that includes at least three marketable skills
A list of References that contains at least one professional reference
Provide a copy of the vacancy announcement with your resume
RESUME ASSIGNMENT
OVERVIEW
For this assignment, you will review vacancy announcement from either:
A real organization with an entry-level job opening that aligns with your experience and interests
Or
A role vacancy with one of the Semester Project teams.
Then, you will create a résumé and cover letter to apply for the position you have chosen. You will employ skill and creativity to market your experience, education, and skills to the specific qualities and attributes the team or employer may value.
AUDIENCE*
Your resume should target a specific job vacancy and employer related to your major or career interests.
OBJECTIVES
Locate and analyze a vacancy announcement from an employer or job search site, or a role vacancy with a semester project team.
Identify how your own work and educational experience match the vacancy.
Compose a résumé that is tailored to the vacancy announcement.
REQUIREMENTS AND FORMATTING
Resume must meet the following requirements:
1-2 page length for résumé; 1-page length for reference sheet
Functional or Chronological format
Contains:
Objective Statement
Summary of Qualifications
Education history and diplomas or degrees earned
At least one entry in the Work or Volunteer experience section
A list of skills that includes at least three marketable skills
A List of References that contains at least one professional reference
**Provide a copy of the vacancy announcement with your resume.**
COVER LETTER ASSIGNMENT
OVERVIEW
For this assignment, you will locate either:
a vacancy announcement for an entry-level position in your field of interest,
OR
a role vacancy with one of the Semester Project teams.
Then, create a cover letter that aligns with your résumé to apply for that job. You will employ skill and creativity to market your experience, education, and skills to the specific qualities and attributes the employer values.
AUDIENCE*
Your cover letter should target a specific job vacancy and employer related to your major or career interests.
*Completing an audience profile sheet is recommended. Audience profile sheets are available in the Course Resources Section.
OBJECTIVES
Locate and analyze a vacancy announcement from an employer or job search site, or a role vacancy with a project team
Identify how your own work and educational experience match the required and desired candidate profile. If you do not have these requirements, how might you position yourself to be considered anyway?
Compose and format a cover letter and resume that is tailored to the vacancy announcement.
REQUIREMENTS AND FORMATTING
Cover Letter must meet the following requirements:
One-page (300-500-word) maximum
Single-spaced
Block or modified block format heading
Contains:
Professional salutation
Opening paragraph that indicates objective and how you learned about the opening
At least one body paragraph describing your professional and academic qualifications for the position
Closing paragraph that summarizes letter and includes contact information
Professional closing with space for signature element
Left aligned opening, body, and closing paragraphs
**Provide a copy of the vacancy announcement with your cover letter.**