Tanya Maldonado

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Resume, Cover, and Business Letters

Resumes

Communicating your value – by showing skills in their context

Program Resume/Cover Letter examples

Slide deck for “Writing an Effective Resume”

Writing an Effective Resume presentation

The Resume

The resume is a targeted presentation of skills you want to use in your future not a litany of your past. Current styles address accomplishments versus a laundry list of duties or responsibilities. Please avoid cutting and pasting your job description as your information. It will sound like what it is – flat and impersonal. You can begin to round out that duty list by adding details such as:

  1. What the purpose of the project or task was?
  2. Did you work as part of a team or independently, was it your idea?
  3. Whom did it benefit or serve?

Recruiters are really interested in looking at the substance in the resume, actions, achievements, outcomes, work history, and an individual’s capabilities based on tangible evidence and skill set.

Tools for Accomplishment Statements
PAR Statements

(Problem – Action – Results)

Samples of a PAR formula statements [pdf]

Verb List

From Emerald Publishing – www.cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1025/0017/files/Verb_List.pdf?5917869711963636450

Resume Checklists and Word Tips
Federal Resume Tips

Federal resumes are very different from corporate resumes – they can be 4-6 pages and are very detailed. Explain everything, even if it is repetitive. If it is not listed on your resume this affects your GS level and pay.

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Applicant Tracking Systems and Resumes

Cover Letters and Correspondence

In short, this is a professional correspondence where you will present your relevant skills, education, knowledge of the organization and work/volunteer experience.

Cover Letter Webinar Recording – Covers purpose of a cover letter, break down of information with a few references to addiction counseling related skill sets as an example.

Professional Email and Business Letters
Effective Writing Tips

LinkedIn – Job Search 2.0 Group – a blog from Sharon Russel

  • Tip #1: Never write in lengthy sentences
  • Tip #2: Be clear about what you want to say
  • Tip #3: Keep your ideas well-organized
  • Tip #4: Proofread your writing

PCC – Sample Resumes by Program

Honor Roll Policy

  • Honor’s List – 3.25-3.49
  • Dean’s List 3.50-3.74
  • President’s List 3.75-4.0
  • Highest Honors 3.75-4.0 Cumulative average awarded upon graduation