Download - Resumes and job letters, part 1
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Truth About Freshman Composition
• different ≠ easier
• fewer rules ≠ easier
• must use judgment
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Rules still matter:
"Among those interviewed were his two ex-wives, Kris Kristofferson, and Robert Duvall" --LA Times, July 21, 2010
Grammar: prescriptive v. descriptive
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prescription?
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description?
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6 seconds
• Length of time professional recruiters self-report spending on each resume: 4-5 mins.
• Measured average time: 6 seconds.
Source: http://info.theladders.com/our-team/you-only-get-6-seconds-of-fame-make-it-count
What recruiters see
80% of attention
• Name
• Current title/company
• Previous title/company
• Previous position start/end dates
• current position start/end dates
• education
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Match résumé to job
• Think of a job you would like to have
• What are your best qualificiations?
– knowledge
– skills
– training/education
– ??
• Draft a resume to apply for that particular job
In pairs
• Exchange your draft résumés
• Guess what kind of job the résumé is for
• Give feedback for better matching résumé to job
Draft cover letter & resume
• Due Wed., Jan. 29, at beginning of class
• Find job ad for position you would apply for
• Draft cover letter & resume
• Bring 2 copies or resume, cover letter, and job ad to class