Instituto Guatemalteco Americano Computación, Inglés Comercial Profesores. -Luis Ixcot, -Eddi, -Mayela

o Lidia Lisseth Chinchilla Soza - 6 o Keily Daniela D. Mendizábal Zapeta - 17

6º. Secretariado “B” Guatemala, 14 de mayo del 2012

It is something called a data sheet or vita. It is an outline of all

you have to offer a new employer. The information contained in a resume must be accurate and complete. Never send a resume with handwritten. Remember that your resume is your cover letter that gives them the first impression.

EXAMPLE:

Keily Daniela Dairdaé Mendizábal Zapeta Guatemalan. Date of Birthday: February 6, 1994 Tel. 2440-1580 e-mail: example@gmail.com

o Address:

27 calle 29-12, zona 13 San Miguel Petapa Res. Jardines de la Mansión II

o Education: 2012-2010 Bilingual Secretary – Instituto Guatemalteco Americano 2009-2007 Basic School – Colegio Mixto Nicte 2006-2001 Elementary School – Colegio Evangelico Mixto Integral 2000-1999 Pre-Primary – Colegio Elim

o Key Skills: Shorthand: 80 words per minute Typing: 40 words per minute

o Languages: Spanish Native English Fluent

o References: Ana Rocio Barillas Pleitez anitabp93@hotmail.com 5993-3259

Dianna Marissa Castro A. dianita94@hotmail.com 5932-3232 Lisseth Chinchilla Soza lizzymac@hotmail.com 5912-9696

It is a sales letter in which you are both salesperson and product. Its purpose is to attract an employer´s attention and persuade her to grant you an interview. There are two types of application letter: A Solicited is when you send the response to a help-wanted ad. An Unsolicited is when you send a company for which you would like to work. This makes the letter more effective than simply addressing a letter to “Personnel”.

EXAMPLE:

27 calle 29-12, zona 13 San Miguel Petapa Res. Jardines de la Mansión II April 23, 2012

Mr. Carlos Hernandez Alarmas de Guatemala, S. A. 2ª. Avenida 4-08, Zona 9 01009 Guatemala Dear Mr. or Mrs.:

I am applying for the position of Receptionist advertised April 20 with the placement service. The position fits my qualification, career interests and expertise.

Recently, I graduated of Bilingual Secretary; I have not any experience of receptionist only my practices, but I could fill all the requests according to the advertisement that position requires good attitude for service and excellent relationships, good presentation and able to work in workday Monday to Saturday. Enclosed is my resume that provides more details on my qualifications and expertise.

I request you to please consider me for a personal interview to discuss my qualifications

and the job opportunity. Please give me a call at 555-7766. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to talking with you.

Sincerely yours,

Keily Daniela D. Mendizábal Zapeta Bilingual Secretary

Enclosure

This letter is send after an interview, for this reason alone can be highly effective. A follow up letter should be courteous and brief. A reference to a successful moment at the interview is a good, personalizing touch. It should merely thank the employer for the interview and restate your interest in the job.

EXAMPLE:

27 calle 29-12, zona 13 San Miguel Petapa Res. Jardines de la Mansión II April 26, 2012

Mr. Carlos Hernandez Alarmas de Guatemala, S. A. 2ª. Avenida 4-08, Zona 9 01009 Guatemala Dear Mr. Hernandez: Thank you for the time and consideration you extended to me during my interview with you yesterday. I appreciate having had the opportunity to speak with you about my experience in related fields and my future goals. I shall look forward to hearing from you and wish to thank you again for your courtesy.

Sincerely yours,

Keily Daniela D. Mendizábal Zapeta Bilingual Secretary

The difference between letters of references and recommendation is slim. A recommendation is an endorsement while a references is a simply a report, and, recommendation is persuasive while a references verifies facts. Both types of letters start out the same. A letter of recommendation would add a third item-a concluding statement specifically recommending the applicant for the particular position.

REFERENCE EXAMPLE:

Instituto Guatemalteco Americano-IGA

Ruta 1 4-08, Zona 4 01004 Guatemala

April 30, 2012 Mr. Carlos Hernandez Alarmas de Guatemala, S. A. 2ª. Avenida 4-08, Zona 9 01009 Guatemala

Dear Mr. Hernandez:

I am glad to provide the information you requested regarding Keily Daniela D. Mendizábal Zapeta, with the understanding that this information will be kept confidential.

Ms. Mendizábal studied since 2010 and she graduated of Bilingual Secretary. She has a good attitude, she is responsible and hones, and she has all the abilities that you solicit.

Sincerely yours,

Lidia Lisseth Chinchilla Soza Lidia C.

RECOMMENDATION EXAMPLE:

Instituto Guatemalteco Americano-IGA

Ruta 1 4-08, Zona 4 01004 Guatemala

April 30, 2012 Mr. Carlos Hernandez Alarmas de Guatemala, S. A. 2ª. Avenida 4-08, Zona 9 01009 Guatemala

Dear Mr. Hernandez: Keily Daniela D. Mendizábal Zapeta was a student at IGA during the 2010-12 school year. She was always an outstanding student. Ms. Mendizábal demonstrated her thorough grasp of the subject matter in her classes performance as well as written work. Her assignments were always executed with conscientiousness and punctuality. Moreover, she was an enthusiastic participant in class discussions and helped to make the courses rewarding experiences for everyone else involved. Therefore, I can recommend Ms. Mendizábal, without hesitation, for the position of receptionist of your company.

Sincerely yours,

Lidia Lisseth Chinchilla Soza Lidia C.

You should send a courteous, discreet letter declining the job. By

doing so, you will preserve a potentially valuable business contact and leave open the possibility of future employment.

EXAMPLE:

27 calle 29-12, zona 13 San Miguel Petapa Res. Jardines de la Mansión II May 11, 2012

Mr. Carlos Hernandez Alarmas de Guatemala, S. A. 2ª. Avenida 4-08, Zona 9 01009 Guatemala Dear Mr. Hernandez: Thank you for taking time to discuss with me both my career goals and the needs of your organization. I appreciate your offering me a position as receptionist. Unfortunately, I must decline your offer at this time. As I mentioned when we met, I am eager to put my newly acquired receptionist skills to work and would like to begin as bilingual secretary. I am, nevertheless, disappointed that we will not be working together. I hope you will understand my decision.

Sincerely yours,

Keily Daniela D. Mendizábal Zapeta Receptionist

A personal letter explaining specific reasons for an applicant´s rejection is professional and preferable, but a form letter is more often used to reject, in general terms, all the unsuccessful candidates.

EXAMPLE:

ALARMAS DE GUATEMALA, S. A. 2ª. Avenida 4-08, Zona 9

01009 Guatemala

May 11, 2012 Ms. Keily Daniela Mendizábal Zapeta 2ª Avenida 2-10, Zona 10 01010 Guatemala Dear Ms. Mendizábal: I am sorry to inform you that we have filled the position of receptionist for which you recently applied. Please be assured that your qualifications were thoroughly reviewed, but we offered the position to the candidate whose experience and career goals were most compatible with the direction of our organization. Thank you for your interest in Alarmas de Guatemala. We wish you success in your career.

Yours truly,

Carlos Hernandez

As with refusals, resignations most convey a negative message as positively as possible. You may be delighted to be leaving or feel hostile toward your former boss, but your letter of resignation should express regrets, not anger.

EXAMPLE:

27 calle 29-12, zona 13 San Miguel Petapa Res. Jardines de la Mansión II May 11, 2012

Mr. Carlos Hernandez Alarmas de Guatemala, S. A. 01009 Guatemala Dear Mr. Hernandez: This is to inform you that an opportunity has presented itself that will enable me to work in the area of my stated preference, which is Bilingual Secretary. I am therefore tendering my resignation from your company and wish to advise you that Friday, May 25 will be my last day of employment. I would like to thank you for the experience of having worked for Alarmas de Guatemala, a truly outstanding company.

Sincerely yours,

Keily Daniela D. Mendizábal Zapeta Receptionist