Student Guide For Resume and Cover Letter Writing

Six Universal Rules in
writing a Résumé
1. Cover all the basics.
2. Explore other resumes for inspiration.
3. Use as few words as possible.
4. Quantify your accomplishments whenever possible.
5. Use keywords that employers are using in their job descriptions.
6. Proofread several times to catch typos and misspellings
Three Basic Questions of Employer
Who are you?

How can you help me?
Why should I trust you?
Top 10 Skills to cover on a Résumé
•Active listening •Management skills

•Communication •Problem-solving
•Computer skills •Time management
•Customer service •Transferable skills
•Interpersonal skills
Leadership
Résumé Action Verbs
Action verbs to explain responsibilities:

AcceleratedAccomplished Analyzed
Assembled Built Charted
Created Constructed Coordinated
Delivered Developed Executed
Expanded Facilitated Finalized
Action verbs to explain responsibilities:

Forged Guided Handled
Headed Improved Increased
Initiated Implemented Instituted
Operated Organized Produced
Reached Simplified Volunteered
Action verbs to express communication skills:
Briefed Campaigned Collaborated
Composed Conveyed Convinced
Documented Enlivened Instructed
Performed Presented Promoted
Spoke Trained
Action verbs for creative experience:
Authored Brainstormed Communicated
Conceptualized Curated Customized
Derived Designed Diagramed
Drafted Edited Illustrated
Imagined Influenced Inspired
Action verbs for creative experience:

Intensified Modeled Proofread
Published Redesigned Researched
Strategized Storyboarded Translated
Transformed Visualized
Résumé Describing Words
KEYWORD MEANING
customer-oriented focused on the needs and wants of customers
service-oriented / focused on helping or doing work for customers
service-minded
goal-oriented focused on accomplishing planned objectives or targets
detail-oriented pays close attention to details or particulars
result-oriented focused on the outcome of any given tasks
solution-oriented focused on finding a solution to the problem at hand
self-disciplined able to control and motivate yourself to accomplish
something
self-confident trusts in yourself and what you are capable of
KEYWORD MEANING
self-motivated driven by your goals and ambitions
self-reliant believes in one’s ability and resources
can-do attitude willingness to face and overcome any challenges
eager to learn enthusiastic in acquiring new knowledge
team player / team-oriented able to work well with others to meet shared goals
drive to succeed motivated to set and accomplish goals
meeting targets / meeting
deadlines capable of completing tasks on time
highly adaptive and flexible adjusting well to a certain situation or environment
KEYWORD MEANING
continuous self- always seeking to grow and become better
improvement
positive attitude sees the best in every situation
open to feedback willingness to receive constructive criticism
proficient in basic skilled in using basic computer applications, such
computer skills as internet browsers and Microsoft Suite products
out-of-the-box thinker goes beyond conventional ideas
good command of English fluent in the English language
good at multi-tasking able to manage different responsibilities
effectively over a specific period
strong problem-solving
skills / strong analytical skilled at collecting and assessing information to
skills come up with an effective solution to a problem
KEYWORD MEANING
strong motivational skills skilled in supporting and empowering others to succeed
strong communication skilled in actively listening and clearly conveying a
skills message to others
handle stress easily able to stay calm and think logically during an
overwhelming situation
good decision-making
skills able to make excellent choices in any given situation
good planning and
organizational skills skilled at planning and coordination
strong interpersonal
skills / pleasant
personality able to interact and communicate well with others
strong leadership skills / skilled at guiding others to accomplish shared goals
Résumé Format for a Fresh Graduate
1. Name and contact information

2. Summary or Objective
3. Skills (Technical/Personal)
4. Education
5. Awards & Achievements, Hobbies & Interests
XII. How to write a Cover/Application letter
1. Review information about the company and position

2. Open the letter by describing your interest
3. Outline your experience and qualifications
4. Include aspects of your personality
5. Express appreciation
6. Close the letter
COVER LETTER SAMPLE
Format of Résumé and Cover Letter
1. one page in length
2. use simple, professional font, such as Arial or Helvetica
3. Font size 10 to 12
4. Cover Letter must be left-aligned with single spacing one-inch
margins.
References:
Jobstreet.com
Indeed.com
Resume and Cover Letter Writing Rubrics
CRITERIA PERCENTAGE
Organization (format, style and 30
techniques)
Content (completeness of 30
information)
Punctuality (submitted on or 20
before June 30, 2021)
Neatness (presentation, 20
cleanliness)
TOTAL: 100

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Six Universal Rules in

Who are you?

•Active listening •Management skills

Action verbs to explain responsibilities:

Action verbs to explain responsibilities:

Action verbs for creative experience:

1. Name and contact information

1. Review information about the company and position

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