Here are my tops for perfecting your resume and cover letter! Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzdoYvn8w98

1. Putting the “Write” Foot Forward
Insider Tips to Writing Your Best Resume and Cover Letter
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzdoYvn8w98

2. Molly Anderson
Human Resources Intern
Oregon Department of
Education
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3.  Defines you as a professional
 Makes you visible to a hiring
manager
 Provides the key to getting an
interview
 Ensures that you stand out
beyond meeting the minimum
qualifications
 Helps you to have materials
prepared to apply for any job
Why does it matter?

4. Writing Style
 Understand the
mission and culture
 Match the style and
voice to the position
and the organization
 Use company and
industry language

5. Defining Your
Professional Experience
 Use action words, real quantitative
accomplishments, and specific examples
of the work you completed.
 Only list the most relevant
responsibilities, education, and
experience.
 Describe how you achieved outcomes so
hiring managers can envision you in the
role

6. Increased funding to the Help A
Student program by 35% by
developing and administrating
external promotional events,
allowing 500 new students to be
admitted to the program.”
Which sounds better?
“Increased funding
to a program.”
OR
 Instead of simply listing an accomplishment, describe
the methods used to bring about outcomes, and
explain what the impact was.
 Recruiters want to know what motivates you, not just
what work you were assigned.

7. Crafting Your Cover Letter
Expand upon your resume to address your
fit into the role and the organization.
Avoid writing the same stock cover letter.
Make each one unique.
Describe how your values match the values
of the organization.
Thoroughly address any questions posed in
the job posting

8. Finishing Touches
Address the cover letter to a
specific hiring manager or
recruiter, if possible.
Avoid using any cliché, stock
language, such as “go-getter”,
and “leader”, without backing it
up with information.
Make your introduction and
conclusion strong and
memorable.
Proofread!

9. Final Takeaways
Your resume and cover
letter are your first
opportunity to brand
yourself.
Your resumes provides
the hiring manager
with a comprehensive
list of what qualifies
you for the job.
Your cover letter provides
a detailed look into how
you would fit into the
mission and culture of the
organization.
Keep the purpose of
the position and the
organization at the
front of your mind.
Keep your resume
updated so you are
always prepared for a
new job opportunity.
Remember to back up
the skills and experience
you provide with specific
examples and outcomes.

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