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Resume and Cover Letter Presentation

This document provides guidance on creating effective resumes and cover letters. It lists appropriate resume sections such as contact information, education, experience, and skills. Key resume tips include using a simple font size between 10-12, avoiding templates and personal pronouns. The cover letter should be tailored to the specific employer and position, highlight relevant qualifications and experience, and explain interest in the role and organization. Questions about resumes and cover letters can be directed to the Career Development Center.

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Resume and Cover Letter Presentation

This document provides guidance on creating effective resumes and cover letters. It lists appropriate resume sections such as contact information, education, experience, and skills. Key resume tips include using a simple font size between 10-12, avoiding templates and personal pronouns. The cover letter should be tailored to the specific employer and position, highlight relevant qualifications and experience, and explain interest in the role and organization. Questions about resumes and cover letters can be directed to the Career Development Center.

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Resume & Cover Letter Writing

Career Development Center


Hudson County Community College

Purpose of a Resume
Marketing tool
Summarizes your skills, accomplishments, and

experiences
Provides the employer with a picture of who
you are as a professional

When creating a Resume DO


NOT:
Use Templates
Use fancy fonts- Smaller than 10 or larger

than 12
include high school experience unless you
recently graduated
List salary history or expectation
Use personal pronouns (such as I or we)
Use acronyms or abbreviations

Headings
Contact Information
Objective or Qualifications Summary
Education
Achievements
Related Course Work
Academic Projects
Related Experience
Additional Experience
Skills

Contact Information
First & last name
Address including city, state & zip code
Phone number with voicemail
Email address
Optional:
LinkedIn profile link
Web portfolio link

Objective

Short
Specific

Seeking an internship in communications utilizing


course knowledge and skills to gain experience in
the field

Unique to each position

Qualifications Summary
Short paragraph
Over five years of experience in public relations including
leadership, events organization and implementation, and
client relations

Bullet points

Five years professional experience in public relations


Leadership training and practice
Strength in client relationships

Combination of both
Creative public relations professional with experience
in establishing and maintaining client relationships

Two years in a leadership role overseeing team members


Committed to increasing annual company profits

Education
Hudson County Community College, Jersey City,
NJ
Associates in Arts/Science, May 2016
Major: Criminal Justice
GPA: 3.0

Achievements

Deans List

Awards & Honors


Scholarships

Related Course Work


Classes that are:
In your major
Relevant to the position/internship you are
applying for

Academic Projects

Projects that were completed for courses relevant to the


position/internship you are applying for

Can be its own heading OR can incorporate under

Relevant Course Work


Related Experience

Name of the Project, HCCC, Semester/Year


Description of what you did
Details about the project
Skills you used to complete the project

Related Experience & Additional


Experience

Start with the most recent & work backwards


Use 3-5 bullet pointed descriptions that start

with action verbs


Avoid personal pronouns
Include internships, field work, and positions
that are in the same field
Highlight accomplishments & responsibilities

Name of the Organization, City, State


Position Title
Month/Year Month/Year
What were your accomplishments in this
position?
What were your primary responsibilities?
What skills did you use in this position?

Skills
Computer: Programs and systems you know
how to
use
Language: Other languages you know and
your
level of proficiency
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
Tumblr

Weak
Resume

Additional Headings

Volunteer Work

Certifications/Licenses

Cover Letter
Writing

Avoid addressing the letter To Whom It May

Concern
Research the organization!
Use the same Font and Format as your
Resume- Consistency is Key! This includes the
same Header as well
Limit the letter to no more than one page

Briefly reveal why


you are writing.
Identify the position
and industry you are
interested in and
where you found the
job posting.

NAME
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Email address
October 10, 2014
Dear Mr. Smith:

Outline your
strongest
qualifications that
match the position
requirements.
Provide evidence of
your related
experience and
accomplishments.
Highlight ways you
will contribute to the
organization.

Please accept this cover letter and enclosed resume as application for the accounting internship I found advertised on
Indeed.com. This position seems to fit very well with my education, experience, and career interests.
The position sounds like an exciting opportunity that will expose me to many of the elements of accounting. My
experience includes journal entries, monthly reconciliations, and quarter end closing procedures. I believe my past
experience will make me the perfect fit for this internship, and that I will be able to quickly dive into the more in-depth
aspects that this position requires. As the treasurer for the Film Club at Hudson County Community College, it was my
responsibility to keep accurate records of all club funds, calculate expenses on a monthly basis, and carry out all financial
Package
transactions. In addition to this experience, I have completed several
accounting courses at Hudson County Community
College including: Computerized Accounting, Principles of Macroeconomics, and Principles of Accounting.
My background and career goals seem to match the job requirements well. Furthermore, I am genuinely interested in this
position and in interning for your organization. Your company has an excellent reputation and comes highly
recommended.

Please find my resume attached for your review. I look forward to hearing from you and having the opportunity to
Explain why you
discuss this position and my qualifications in more detail. I can be contacted at (201)360-4221 or by email at
want to work for the [email protected]. Thank you for your time and consideration.
company
Regards,
James Jones
Thank the reader for

Questions?

Thank You!
The Career Development Center

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