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A resume and cover letter should always work together as a team to respond to the specific skills and qualifications sought in the position description. For this reason, each sample resume-cover letter pair that follows is preceded by the corresponding job or internship description. We suggest you: · · Review the descriptions and identify the keywords and field-specific terms in each. Notice how each cover letter cites specific examples from the partner resume that show where the match is between the applicant and the position, focusing on results and accomplishments. Consider how the information on each resume, the categories chosen,

Try to limit your resume to one side of one page ­ adjust margins/font size (no smaller than 10!) The headings included below are suggestions. Please feel free to adapt them to suit your needs. Think about everything you have done in high school. Including off campus activities as well. If you have been extensively involved in one activity, it could have its own heading. EX: Athletics, Musical Accomplishments, Speech & Debate, Theatrical Performances/Achievements, ... If you have any questions, ask your counselor! Under each heading include the following: Name of Activity, & Position Held Grade(s) 9,10,11,12 Approximate Number of

The Chronological resume is the most traditional and standard resume format. The word *Chronology* means "time", and what you'll be doing in a chronological resume is summarizing your work experience and education by time period, listing your most recent experiences first. Advantages Emphasizes steady employment (no job-hopping) and career growth. This format emphasizes prestigious employers. It is more familiar to interviewers and is the most widely and accepted resume format. It's the easiest resume format to write--employment dates are usually listed first, from present to past, followed by job title, then name of organization, city and state. Disadvantages Because the format