Purpose of the Resume & Cover Letter:

To obtain an interview (not a job) by communicating your

unique knowledge, skills and values required for a targeted job

Cover Letters
Purpose Express your intent, interest, and enthusiasm in position Complement and emphasize highlights of your resume Demonstrate your personality and writing ability

Types of Job Application Letter

1. Solicited application Letter 2. Unsolicited application Letter

Solicited application Letter

Are send in response to job advertisement The candidate is aware of the qualification and profile which organisation is seeking Basic points covered in a solicited letter includes:

1. 2. 3. 4.

Attention getter. Position you seek. How you learned about it. Your qualification. How can you help in the growth of the company or the organization. 5. Request for an interview.

Unsolicited application Letter

Are written at the writers initiative without any announced job opening 1. Attention getter. Position you seek. 2. Reference 3. Your qualification. 4. How can you help in the growth of the company or the organization. 5. Request for an interview.

Contents of an application letter

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. writers address and date The inside address Subject The Salutation The opening paragraph The middle paragraph The concluding paragraph Complementary close and signature Enclosures

Cover Letters
Opening Paragraph State which position you are applying for, and how you found out about the organization and/or position Express what is attracting you to work for this organization and in this position Arouse the readers interest in reading more about your qualifications

Cover Letters
Middle Paragraph(s) Give detailed information about how your qualifications fit with the positions responsibilities Use key words from the job description to make the connection between the employers needs and your skills Include information about academics, job experience, and/or personal attributes relevant to the position

Cover Letters
Closing Paragraph Refer the reader to your enclosed resume Mention your interest in an interview State where and how they can reach you and should thank the recipient for giving you the opportunity to apply

Resume
A resume is a personal record of an individual at a particular time which includes academic qualification, family background and field of experience The sole purpose of resume is to show the reader what you are capable of It should be professional and easy to read

Resume Vs Curriculum Vitae

A resume is a one or two page summary of your skills, experience and education. A goal of resume writing is to be brief and concise since, at best, the

resume reader will spend a minute or so reviewing

your qualifications.

 A Curriculum Vitae, commonly referred to as CV, is a longer (two or more pages), more detailed synopsis. It includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications,

presentations, awards, honours, affiliations and other details.

CV is used mainly when applying for academic, education, scientific, or research positions

Types of Resume or CV
1. Chronological Resume 2. Functional Resume 3. Combination Resume

Chronological resume
Work experience is listed in reverse chronological order Used when are trying to show career growth The work-experience section dominates and is placed

immediately after the name and address , the objective and

your educational details.

Functional Resume
A functional resume focuses on your skills and experience, rather than on your chronological work history.

It is used most often by people who are changing careers or

who have gaps in their employment history.

Combination Resume:
A combination resume lists your skills first. Your employment history is listed next. With this type of resume you can highlight the skills you have that are relevant to the job you are applying for, and also provide the chronological work history that employers prefer. It is recommended for mid-career changers and recent

graduates

Targeted Resume:
A targeted resume is a resume that is customized so that it specifically highlights the experience and skills you have that are relevant to the job you are applying for. when applying for jobs that are a perfect match for your qualifications and experience.

Parts of a Resume
1. 2. 3. 4. Your name followed by your postal address Two lines/ sentences about career objective Academic and professional qualifications Work experience ( include employer details, employment period, title of the job held and the job responsibilities) Projects Other professional achievements including any awards, prizes etc Extra-curricular activities Personal details References

5. 6.
7. 8. 9.

Increasing the effectiveness of your resume and cover letter

Maintain 100% error free Tailor both resume and cover letter to each position and employer Lead with most relevant information first Avoid items that might promote negative bias Use abbreviations only if standard and wellknown Keep to one page-unless you have a lot of relevant experience

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Interview Letters

 Usually includes the following: Time , date and place of the interview The name of the official before whom the candidate has to appear The candidate is generally requested to produce his/her certificates and testimonials in original at the time of interview The candidate is informed whether he/she is entitled to any T.A or

D.A

Write a letter asking a candidate to appear for a general interview

Letters of appointment
The following points may be covered in a letter of appointment: Convey the appointment with words of congratulations Tell the appointee what work is expected from him

Give the date and time of reporting to duty and the name of
the person to report to Mention whether the appointment is probationary/

permanent or temporary and the period of probation or the

expiry date of the temporary vacancy

 Mention the salary, allowances, prerequisites and other benefits the appointee is entitled to Request the appointee to convey his acceptance

Express the hope that the appointee will have a pleasant

association with the firm

Letter of resignation

 When writing a resignation letter, it's important to keep your resignation letter as simple, brief, and focused as possible. It

should also be positive.

What to Include in Your Resignation Letter The fact that you are leaving and date when your resignation is effective.

Thanks to your employer for the opportunities you have had

during your employment.

 Regardless of why you are resigning or how you feel about it, if you mention why you are leaving, make sure that you do

not include anything negative or disparaging about the

company, your supervisor, your co-workers, or your subordinates. This letter will be included in your employment file and could be shared with potential future employers; therefore, it

should be professional and polite.

 Draft a letter of resignation by you working as a senior manager with DCM chemicals, Chennai