1. Identify an actual position you would like to hold by searching various online employment websites such as indeed.com, careerbuilder.com, monster.com and print the job description. Prepare a Reverse Chronological Resume AND a Visual Resume using a resume template. Your resume should include contact information, education, work experience, a personal section combining awards, skills, and/or activities relevant to job experience, and references. Suggested page length is 1-2 pages.
2. Compose an Application Letter that complements your resume. Your letter should explain how your credentials fit the particular job for which you are applying, and convey a sufficiently informed, professional, and likable persona for the prospective employer to decide that you should be interviewed. Highlight specific qualifications or skills as well. Suggested page length is 1-2 pages.
3. Create a Follow-Up Letter. Your letter should thank the interviewer, reemphasize your interest in the position, and hypothetically, include an aspect of your visit that would help the recipient reconnect with the interview experience. Finally, your letter should close with genuine enthusiasm, and provide your contact information again to make it easy for the interviewer to respond. Suggested page length is half a page.
4. Design a LinkedIn Profile. Your profile should have the following: a professional photo, Headline, Summary, Education Experience, list of relevant coursework, Job Experience, Clubs and Organizations, Certifications (if any), and should have connections and causes.
Submission Guidelines
-All items should be in Times New Roman, 12pt. font, 1" margins.