Using your knowledge of resume and cover letter best practices, outlined in Kolin, Answer each question in one or two complete, well-developed paragraph. Show me that you understand the best practices for a standard resume and cover letter, as outlined in Kolin, and that you have planned your own online resume and cover letter very thoughtfully.
2. Here is a final sentence that my WRD 202 students often use on their cover letters: "Thank you for contacting me at the above telepone number."Evaluate this sentence. Is it upbeat and confident or overly aggressive? What would Kolin recommend? Would you feel comfortable using this sentence? Why or why not?
3. My son Vince was president of his fraternity for two years and had many responsibilities, including organinzing rush three times a year, collecting rent at the house, and speaking regularly to support staff at the Dean of Students office. Should he include this position on his resume? Why or why not? Can you think of a situation where this information might strengthen a recent grad's resume?
4. Kolin recommends always including a Career Objective on a resume, but concedes that many career counselors advise against it. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a Career Objective on your resume?Would you provide one in your career field? Please provide a detailed response.
5. Kolin explains that recent college grads should place their educational credentials BEFORE their workplace credentials on the resume and cover letter. Can you think of some situations where it would be better for a recent grad to post work experience first? Please be specific.