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Your résumé is most important in your application packet. The purpose of your résumé is to obtain an interview. Your résumé should showcase your skills and accomplishments in a way that is both interesting and easy to read. It should stand on its own and tell a potential employer why you should be hired for the position. This is your chance to create a positive impression and make an employer want to discuss potential opportunities within their company. Your cover letter has three main purposes: (1) to introduce yourself to your potential employer, (2) to sell yourself as a desirable candidate for the position, and (3) to seek further action, typically an interview. While it is the résumé that displays your fundamental qualifications, it is your cover letter that allows you to showcase your specific talents. Need more help? Please review the following pages of examples or check out the MU Career Center website for their complete guide to résumés and cover letters at: http://career.missouri.edu/resumes-interviews COVER LETTER GUIDELINES COVER LETTER FORMAT The MizzouRec Guide to Résumés & Cover Letters Your cover letter should be the first page of your application packet. A half to a full page is an appropriate length. Address your letter to the Area Manager of the position you are applying for. Check mizzourec.com, MizzouRec NATION Magazine or hey — ask a Team Mizzou employee! Proofread and use spell check! Be sure to sign your letter between your closing and typed name. Unsigned materials will not be considered. Your first paragraph should include why you are writing. Why are you interested in this position? How did you hear about it? Your second paragraph should describe what skills, experience, and attributes you possess that make you a suitable candidate for this position. Give emphasis to your qualifications based on the needs of Team Mizzou and the position. This is your opportunity to sell yourself! Your third and final paragraph should allude to some sort of action. Indicate that you look forward to an interview. Thank your reader for considering your application. RÉSUMÉ GUIDELINES Create a heading that includes your full name, address, phone number and email address. You want it to be easy for your reader to contact you. Organize your qualifications. For college students, it is best to organize by subject (i.e. education, work experience, certifications) and then chronologically within each subject, starting with the most recent. Tweak your résumé to fit the specific position for which you are applying. Each time you apply for a job, you should update your résumé. PROOFREAD!! The purpose of your résumé is not to list your prior jobs. Your objective is to describe what skills you have acquired as a result of previous jobs. Highlight your accomplishments. Make sure to list any and all job-related experiences. For example, if you are applying for a RecSports official position, list any sports and teams for which you played.
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Your résumé is most important in your application packet. The purpose of your résumé is to obtain an interview. Your résumé should showcase your skills and accomplishments in a way that is both interesting and easy to read. It should stand on its own and tell a potential employer why you should be hired for the position. This is your chance to create a positive impression and make an employer want to discuss potential opportunities within their company. Your cover letter has three main purposes: (1) to introduce yourself to your potential employer, (2) to sell yourself as a desirable candidate for the position, and (3) to seek further action, typically an interview. While it is the résumé that displays your fundamental qualifications, it is your cover letter that allows you to showcase your specific talents.
Need more help?Please review the following pages of examples or check out the MU Career Center website for their complete guide to résumés and cover letters at: http://career.missouri.edu/resumes-interviews
COVER LETTER GUIDELINES COVER LETTER FORMAT
The MizzouRec Guide to Résumés & Cover Letters
Your cover letter should be the first page of your application packet.
A half to a full page is an appropriate length.
Address your letter to the Area Manager of the position you are applying for. Check mizzourec.com, MizzouRec NATION Magazine or hey — ask a Team Mizzou employee!
Proofread and use spell check!
Be sure to sign your letter between your closing and typed name. Unsigned materials will not be considered.
Your first paragraph should include why you are writing. Why are you interested in this position? How did you hear about it?
Your second paragraph should describe what skills, experience, and attributes you possess that make you a suitable candidate for this position. Give emphasis to your qualifications based on the needs of Team Mizzou and the position. This is your opportunity to sell yourself!
Your third and final paragraph should allude to some sort of action. Indicate that you look forward to an interview. Thank your reader for considering your application.
RÉSUMÉ GUIDELINES
Create a heading that includes your full name, address, phone number and email address. You want it to be easy for your reader to contact you.
Organize your qualifications. For college students, it is best to organize by subject (i.e. education, work experience, certifications) and then chronologically within each subject, starting with the most recent.
Tweak your résumé to fit the specific position for which you are applying. Each time you apply for a job, you should update your résumé.
PROOFREAD!!
The purpose of your résumé is not to list your prior jobs. Your objective is to describe what skills you have acquired as a result of previous jobs. Highlight your accomplishments.
Make sure to list any and all job-related experiences. For example, if you are applying for a RecSports o�cial position, list any sports and teams for which you played.
Abby Applicant100 Hudson
1202 Rollins StreetColumbia, MO 65201
October 26, 2015
Emily BachMizzouRec213 Rothwell GymnasiumColumbia, MO 65211
Dear Ms. Bach,
I am writing because I am highly interested in a Lifeguarding position with Team Mizzou. Ronald McDonald, a former employee of Team Mizzou, is my manager at the Arnold Rec Center and has always told me how much he enjoyed his experience working with Team Mizzou. He, along with Larry Lifeguard, a current Team Mizzou Aquatic Lead who I also know from the Arnold Rec Center, prompted me to apply for a position. When I heard of lifeguard openings at the recruitment session, it sounded like the perfect fit for me.
As you will see from the enclosed resume, I have two years’ experience as lifeguard at the Arnold Rec Center, giving me great familiarity with a recreation facility setting. Additionally, in the last year at the Arnold Rec Center, I have assisted the manager as a team supervisor. This has required me to lead in-services, assist with scheduling and coach fellow staff members on policy and procedures. I have also held many positions of leadership, including Yearbook Technical Editor, National Honor Society Secretary, and memberships in many other clubs at my high school. By participating in my high school’s chapter of Future Business Leaders of America, I won first place in the district competition in the category of Computer Applications, which tested skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. As you can see, my awards and accomplishments are the direct results of my strong work ethic and sense of responsibility, my dedication to personal and professional excellence, and my ability to balance a number of tasks and commitments.
I look forward to scheduling an interview with you. It is a great opportunity and I feel that my background and current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification makes me a perfect candidate for this position. If you have any questions, or would like to schedule an interview, please contact me at (573) 882-2046. I look forward to meeting you and further discussing employment opportunities with Team Mizzou. Thank you very much for considering me for this opening.
Sincerely,
Abby ApplicantAbby Applicant Resume, references and application enclosed.
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Education University of Missouri Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Minor: Underwater Basketweaving Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2019
Awesome High School, St. Louis, MO College Prep Diploma – 2015
Work Experience
Lifeguard, Arnold Rec Center, Arnold, MO; April 2013 – August 2015 • Responsible for opening the pool and closing pool • Maintained patron safety and enforced pool rules • Monitored pool chemistry
Pool Supervisor, Arnold Rec Center, Arnold, MO; June 2014 – August 2015 • Conducted in-service skills training • Created monthly schedules • Evaluated peer performance
Swim Instructor, The Cool Pool, St. Louis, MO; Summers 2014 & 2015 • Taught pre-school age children the basics of swimming • Discussed progress of students with the parents • Coached parents on how to continue practice with their child
Honors & Activities
Honor Roll for 8 semesters in high school Scholar Athlete, Varsity Swim Team
Certifications American Red Cross — Professional Rescuer Certification (expires March 2016)
Abby Applicant100 Hudson
1202 Rollins StreetColumbia, MO 65201
Sample résumé for someone who HAS work experience
Use same font as cover letter.
Great info to include for reviewer to knowhow long you’ll be on campus.
KEEP IT TO ONE PAGE
We want to know!!
Objective To obtain a position as a TigerX instructor with MizzouRec.
Education University of Missouri Bachelor of Art in Journalism Minor: Spanish Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2019
St. John’s High School, South Townsville, MO Diploma earned May 2015
Leadership Qualifications
Team Captain of High School Debate Team 2014-2015 Team Captain of JV and Varsity Hockey Team 2014-2015 National Honor Society President 2013-2015
Achievements
2012-2015: Competitor, High School Hockey 2012-2015: National Honor Society Inducted Member 2014: Regular (weekly) Volunteer, Community Soup Kitchen 2015: High Athlete of the Year, St. Louis Athletics Organization 2015: Regional Debating Championship Winner
Certifications
Currently enrolled in TigerX Instructor Training Course.
Interests
Public Speaking, Athletics, Fitness, Politics and Movies
References
Mrs. Sarah Finn — Youth Leader Mr. Mike Raphone – Debate CoachSt John's Parish St. John's High School South Townsville, MO South Townsville, MOPhone: 314-555-5555 Phone: [email protected] [email protected]
Nathan Jones50 Jacobs Avenue, South Townsville, MO 65233 • 573-555-5555 • [email protected]
Sample résumé for someone who has NO work experience ONE PAGE
Same font!
When you do not have work experience, leadership roles are just as valuable to note!
Best indicator of rightfit for the position.
