Resume Format

Your Contact Information

First Last Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Phone (Cell/Home)
Email Address
Objective (optional)
What do you want to do? If you include this
section it should be a sentence or two about
your employment goals. A customized
objective that describes why you are the
perfect candidate for the job can help your
resume stand out from the competition.
Career Highlights / Qualifications
(optional)
A customized section of your resume that lists
key achievements, skills, traits, and experience
relevant to the position for which you are
applying can serve dual purposes. It highlights
your relevant experience and lets the
prospective employer know that you have
taken the time to create a resume that shows
how you are qualified for the job.
Experience
This section of your resume includes your work
history. List the companies you worked for,
dates of employment, the positions you held
and a bulleted list of responsibilities and
achievements.
Company #1
City, State
Dates Worked
Job Title

Responsibilities / Achievements
Responsibilities / Achievements
Company #2
City, State
Dates Worked
Job Title

Responsibilities / Achievements
Responsibilities / Achievements

Education
In the education section of your resume, list
the schools you attended, the degrees you
attained, and any special awards and honors
you earned.
College, Degree
Awards, Honors
Skills
Include skills related to the position / career
field that you are applying for i.e. computer
skills, language skills.
References available upon request
There is no need to include references on your
resume. Rather, have a separate list of
references to give to employers upon request.
Customize Your Resume
In all cases, be sure to personalize and
customize your resume, so, it reflects your
skills and abilities and connects them with the
jobs you are applying for.

This is a real example of a fresh graduate

resume. The owner of this resume is now
working for a multinational organization. This
resume is suitable for entry level or graduate
jobs.
YOUR NAME
Address
Contact phone number
Your email: vicky@resumepromo.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a full time position in a
multinational which offers a professional working
environment and enables me as a fresh
graduate to grow while meeting the corporations
goals.
EDUCATION:
FOREIGN TRADE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts in International Trade
September 1998- January 2003
Cumulative Grade Point Average : 7.8/10
Honors and Awards:
Granted direct entrance to Foreign Trade

University
Steadily received scholarships for excellent
students from Foreign Trade University
Significant coursework: Foreign trade
economics, Foreign trade transaction
techniques, Transportation and forwarding,
Customs procedure, Business administration,
Laws in foreign trade, International marketing,
International economic relation, Foreign
investment, Theories of finance and currency,
Business operation analysis.
ACTIVITIES:
Foreign Trade University English Club
September 2000-September 2001
President
Organized club events including regular club
get-togethers and special occasions such as
Christmas, Valentines Day.
Assisted other students to improve their
English skills
Won the 1st Prize in the City Festival of
Foreign Language Speaking Clubs held by the
Youth Cultural House
Member of Student Union - January 1999January 2003
Actively participated in many activities such as:
Voluntary Saturday, Cultural Exchange, Charity.
Raised fund to help children in flood-stricken
areas.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Green Summer Campaign - Volunteer Summer
1999
Taught and help poor children in rural areas.
Responsible for organizing campaigns against
drug abuse and AIDS.
Raise peoples awareness of drug and AIDS
English tutor August 2001-May 2002
Assisted students in their study for college
entrance exams.
Encouraged students to be independent
learners.
SKILLS:
Computer: Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel

Languages: Vietnamese (native), English (fluent)

Enthusiastic, quick to learn with good
interpersonal and organizational skills. Have a
high sense of responsibility and believe in It
pays to work hard.
REFERENCE:
Available upon request.
Cover letter
Your Contact Information
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email Address
Date
Employer Contact Information
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Salutation
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:
Body of Cover Letter
The body of your cover letter lets the employer
know what position you are applying for, why
the employer should select you for an
interview, and how you will follow-up.
First Paragraph:
The first paragraph of your letter should
include information on why you are writing.
Mention the position you are applying for.
Include the name of a mutual contact, if you
have one. Be clear and concise regarding your
request. Convince the reader that they should
grant the interview or appointment you
requested in the first paragraph.
Middle Paragraphs:
The next section of your cover letter should
describe what you have to offer the employer.
Make strong connections between your abilities

and their needs. Mention specifically how your

skills and experience match the job you are
applying for. Remember, you are interpreting
your resume, not repeating it. Try to support
each statement you make with a piece of
evidence. Use several shorter paragraphs or
bullets rather than one large block of text.
Final Paragraph:
Conclude your cover letter by thanking the
employer for considering you for the position.
Include information on how you will follow-up.
State that you will do so and indicate when
(one week's time is typical). You may want to
reduce the time between sending out your
resume and follow up if you fax or e-mail it.
Complimentary Close:
Respectfully yours,
Signature:

important role journalists play in today's fastpaced information highway, coupled with your
belief in the power of the press is exemplary.
I have had the privilege of honing my
journalistic abilities on three widely different
publications. When I left college, I immediately
went to work for the typical small town
newspaper and learned all aspects of getting
the paper to the people in a timely manner. I
then moved to regional manager for a media
corporation composed of small to mid-size
newspapers in the Midwest. In my current
position, I am Chief Correspondent for one of
the largest newspapers in the southwest.
I would like an opportunity to visit with you to
get your insight and suggestions on where my
skills and abilities would be of the greatest
value to the ABD Company, and to inquire
about possible job openings with the company.

Handwritten Signature (for a mailed letter)

I will call your office to set a convenient time. I

do look forward to meeting you.

Typed Signature

Sincerely,

Sample Cover Letter - Inquiry Letter

Asking About Possible Job Openings at a
Company

Your Name

Your
Your
Your
Your
Your

Please Note: This sample is provided for

guidance only. The provided information,
including samples and examples, is not
guaranteed for accuracy or legality. Letters and
other correspondence should be edited to fit
your personal situation.

Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Email Address

Date
Contact Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms. Contact,
For the past ten years I have followed your
career through news events, interviews and
web research. Your dedication to the Fourth
Estate and your understanding of the

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Cover letter tips

To be effective, your cover letter should follow
the basic format of a typical business letter and
should address three general issues:
1. First Paragraph - Why you are writing
2. Middle Paragraphs - What you have to offer
3. Concluding Paragraph - How you will followup
Why You Are Writing
In some cases, you may have been referred to
a potential employer by a friend or
acquaintance. Be sure to mention this mutual
contact, by name, up front since it is likely to

encourage your reader to keep reading!

If you are writing in response to a job
posting(review samples), indicate where you
learned of the position and the title of the
position. More importantly, express your
enthusiasm and the likely match between your
credentials and the position's qualifications.
If you are writing a prospecting
letter (review sample) a letter in which you
inquire about possible job openings - state your
specific job objective. Since this type of letter is
unsolicited, it is even more important to
capture the readers attention.
If you are writing a networking
letter (review samples) to approach an
individual for information, make your request
clear.
What You Have To Offer
In responding to an advertisement, refer
specifically to the qualifications listed and
illustrate how your particular abilities and
experiences relate to the position for which you
are applying. In a prospecting letter express
your potential to fulfill the employer's needs
rather than focus on what the employer can
offer you. You can do this by giving evidence
that you have researched the organization
thoroughly and that you possess skills used
within that organization.
Emphasize your achievements and problemsolving skills. Show how your education and
work skills are transferable, and thus relevant,
to the position for which you are applying.

How You Will Follow Up

Close by reiterating your interest in the job and
letting the employer know how they can reach
you and include your phone number and/or
email address. Or bid directly for the job
interview or informational interview and
indicate that you will follow-up with a
telephone call to set up an appointment at a
mutually convenient time. Be sure to make the
call within the time frame indicated.
In some instances, an employer may explicitly
prohibit phone calls or you may be responding
to a blind want-ad which precludes you from
this follow-up. Unless this is the case, make
your best effort to reach the organization. At
the very least, you should confirm that your
materials were received and that your
application is complete.
If you are applying from outside the employers
geographic area you may want to indicate if
youll be in town during a certain time frame
(this makes it easier for the employer to agree
to meet with you).
In conclusion, you may indicate that
yourreferences are available on request. Also, if
you have a portfolio or writing samples to
support your qualifications, state their
availability.
Next, let's look at some cover letter samples,
plus review tips for creating cover letters that
will have the maximum positive impact on
employers.