Resume and letter application.

Write an application letter and resumé using the prompt in “Projects, General # 1″ at the end of Chapter 16 as your focus. Carefully check your format for both the letter and the résumé. For your letter, use the block letter form (Fig. 16.4). For your resumé, follow the instructions for Resumes (16.3) and review the checklist at the end of the chapter.

Create both the letter and the resumé in ONE file so that you upload a single file for this assignment. Place the letter on page 1 of the file, then follow with your résumé on page 2.

Create a résumé and application letter for a part-time or summer job in response to a specific ad. Choose an organization related to your career goals. Submit a copy of the ad along with your materials.

I am 24 yearl old, please take in consideration, I have only Associate in science I can modify after some to make look I did myself. Please do not use an online resume on the internet, the school system will catch me and I got zero.

Checklist

Application Letters

Use the following Checklist when writing a solicited or unsolicited application letter.

Content

Is my letter addressed to a specifically named person? (See “Application Letters” and “Guidelines for Application Letters” in this chapter.)

If my letter was solicited, did I indicate how I heard about the job? (See “Solicited Application Letters” in this chapter.)

If my letter was unsolicited, does it have a forceful opening? (See “Unsolicited Application Letters” in this chapter.)

Did I make my case without merely repeating my résumé? (See “Application Letters” and “Guidelines for Application Letters” in this chapter.)

Did I support all claims with evidence? (See “Application Letters” in this chapter.)

Am I being scrupulously honest? (See “Application Letters” in this chapter.)

Arrangement

Does my introduction get directly to the point? (See “Application Letters” in this chapter.)

Does the body section expand on qualifications sketched in my résumé? (See “Application Letters” in this chapter.)

Does the conclusion restate my interest and request specific action? (See “Application Letters” in this chapter.)

Overall

Did I limit the letter to a single page, whenever possible? (See “Application Letters” in this chapter.)

Is my letter free of “canned” expressions? (See “Application Letters” and “Guidelines for Application Letters” in this chapter.)

Is my tone appropriate? (See “Application Letters” and “Guidelines for Application Letters” in this chapter.)

Did I convey enthusiasm and self-confidence without seeming arrogant? (See “Application Letters” and “Guidelines for Application Letters” in this chapter.)

Have I proofread exhaustively? (See “Guidelines for Application Letters” in this chapter.)

Checklist Résumés
Use the following Checklist when writing a reverse chronological or functional résumé.

Content
Is all my contact information accurate? (See “Parts of a Résumé” in this chapter.)

Does my statement of objective show a clear sense of purpose? (See “Parts of a Résumé” in this chapter.)

If I am willing to relocate, have I so indicated? (See “Parts of a Résumé” in this chapter.)

Did I include a summary of skills or qualifications, as needed? (See “Parts of a Résumé” in this chapter.)

Is my educational background clear and complete? (See “Parts of a Résumé” in this chapter.)

Did I accurately but briefly describe previous jobs? (See “Parts of a Résumé” in this chapter.)

Did I list references or offer to provide them? (See “Parts of a Résumé” in this chapter.)

Did I offer to provide a portfolio, as appropriate? (See “Parts of a Résumé” in this chapter.)

Am I being scrupulously honest? (See “Résumés” in this chapter.)

Arrangement
Did I place my strongest qualifications in positions of emphasis? (See “Parts of a Résumé” in this chapter.)

Is the education versus experience content sequenced to highlight my strengths? (See “Parts of a Résumé” in this chapter.)

Does my résumé’s organization (reverse chronological or functional) put my best characteristics forward? (See “Organizing Résumé,” and ​Figures 16.2 ​and ​16.3 ​in this chapter.)

In my scannable résumé, did I use keywords and basic formatting? (See “Parts of a Résumé” and ​Figure 16.6​ in this chapter.)

Overall
Did I limit the résumé to a single page, if possible? (See “Parts of a Résumé” and “Guidelines for Writing and Designing Your Résumé” in this chapter.)

Is the résumé uncluttered and tasteful? (See “Résumés” and “Guidelines for Writing and Designing Your Résumé” in this chapter.)

Did I use phrases instead of complete sentences? (See “Résumés” and “Guidelines for Writing and Designing Your Résumé” in this chapter.)

Did I use action verbs and keywords? (See “Parts of a Résumé” and “Guidelines for Writing and Designing Your Résumé” in this chapter.)

Are highlighting and punctuation consistent and simple? (See “Guidelines for Writing and Designing Your Résumé” in this chapter.)

Have I proofread exhaustively? (See “Guidelines for Writing and Designing Your Résumé” in this chapter.)