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THE FIRST IMPRESSION

Developing Your Resume and Cover Letter. THE FIRST IMPRESSION. Elements to Consider Presentation Language Parts of a Resume Ethics Avoiding Common Errors. Developing your resume. Résumés give the first impression of you Never provide negative information

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THE FIRST IMPRESSION

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  1. Developing Your Resume and Cover Letter THE FIRST IMPRESSION

  2. Elements to Consider Presentation Language Parts of a Resume Ethics Avoiding Common Errors Developing your resume

  3. Résumés give the first impression of you Never provide negative information Print your résumé on quality paper Remember that résumés are not read Always, ALWAYS proofread For your consideration… Presentation Language Parts Ethics Errors

  4. Keep wording clear and concise Use action verbs Don’t overinflate Don’t underestimate For your consideration… Presentation Language Parts Ethics Errors

  5. For your consideration… Presentation Language Parts Ethics Errors

  6. It’s all very simple… DON’T LIE!!!! For your consideration… Presentation Language Parts Ethics Errors

  7. Inconsistency Misspelled Words Poor Spacing & Length Insignificant Information Denying or Building up of Information For your consideration… Presentation Language Parts Ethics Errors

  8. Elements to Consider Getting Started Basics of a Cover Letter Avoiding Common Errors Developing your cover letter

  9. Address the letter to the appropriate person Your letter should be organization specific Now’s the time to brag! Don’t provide another resume For your consideration… Getting Started Basics Errors

  10. For your consideration… Getting Started Basics Errors

  11. Addressing the wrong person No Contact Information Poor Spacing & Fonts Weak Closing Misspellings For your consideration… Getting Started Basics Errors

  12. identifying errors

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