Resumes
and Letter of
Application
FROM:
HAMZA YAMEEN
TO:
MISS ANAM SAEED
Resume
A resume is a French word which means “summary”
Example:
Summary of a person’s work life
“Resume is the most common document that required from job applicants or the student who face
Interview”
How to read and write a Resume
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Step 1: Choose a resume format
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Three standards
Functional
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Chronological Skill Based (Functional) Combined
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LinkedIn
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Use a Resume Summary or Objective
1. It is a 2-4 sentence summary of your career
2. 90% of the cases we use Resume Summary Summary
Resume Objectives
1. It’s the goal of your resume. It communicates your motivation for getting into a new field
Objective
List Your Work Experience &
Achievements
It includes:
Job title/ position
Company Name / location
Start and End Dates
Achievements and Responsibilities
Optional:
Company Description
Example
Job Title
Job Position
Dates Employed Location
Achievements and Responsibilities
Listing your Education
Must include
Program Name
University Name
Years attended
Optional
Honors & Rewards
Relevant Courses
GPA
Academic Achievements
Mention your Top Skills
There are two types of skills you can include on your resume
Hard Skills (Measurable abilities)
Google Analytics
Adobe photoshop
Engineering
Soft Skills (Personal Abilities)
Critical thinking
Leadership
Empathy
Example
Other important Sections
Work experiences, Education and skills are the bread and butter of your resume.
However the following additions can really give you a boost
Additional section:
• Languages
• Certificates
• Awards & Achievements
• Relevant Projects
• Hobbies & Interests
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Letter of Application(Cover Letter)
“A cover letter is only a single page letter that should be a part of any job
application it is a document sent with your resume to provide additional
information of your skills and experiences”
Tips for writing a cover letter
Use simple words to define your skills
Don’t use complicated sentences in your cover letter
Need to be short
Not more than 3 to 4 paragraphs
Don’t include your hobbies
Cover letter format
A cover letter should be formatted like a business letter and include the following sections:
1. Header with date and contact information
2. Salutation or greeting
3. Opening paragraph
4. Middle paragraph(s)
5. Closing paragraph
6. Letter ending and signature
Start with your header
Your name
Your city and zip code
Your phone number
Your email address
Date
Name of recipient
Title of recipient
Company name
Company address
Salutation or greeting
Address your letter to this person with a common business greeting, such as “Dear”
or “Hello.”
Opening paragraph
It should reveal about you, your current position and your intention towards the job
Use the first paragraph to grab the employer’s attention
Give the employer reasons that you are qualified for the position
Middle paragraph
It is very important part of the cover letter
It will showcase what you have in you for the company
Make your cover letter more quantifying and giving examples that amplify and proves the claim
you mentioned
You should reveal your skills, abilities, expertise, experience's etc in any field in the past or
present
Keep in mind highlight those expertise more which are required by the company
Closing paragraph
The last paragraph should be a concluding one where you describe how you will be beneficial
for the company if they hire you
Conclude by answering to the questions Why he should hire you?
Letter ending and signature
You should end your cover letter with a paragraph that summarizes the reasons you are applying
for the role and why you would be a great fit. Keep the cover letter conclusion brief and explain
that you look forward to hearing from the employer with the next steps. End with your signature
at the bottom.
