Module 27 & 28

Module 27 is about resumes. A resume is one of the few pieces of information a potential employer has about you when they are deciding whether or not you are right for their company. Although there are many formats for resumes the book illustrates several examples of resumes that can act as good examples for you when you begin putting yours together.

One of the most interesting points I found in the reading was the textbook’s suggestion to tailor your resume to the job you are applying for. For example, I have had various positions since I started working but when I applied for a position working with students I focused on my tutoring experiences to show my ability to work in that particular field. I also used references that could discuss my abilities as a tutor and my skills working with different types of people.

Module 28 is about job application letters, also called cover letters. There are two types of letters that are used in job applications: Solicited and Prospecting. Solicited is the type you would write if you knew they were hiring. For example, if you saw the application on a job search website or if a friend who works there recommended you apply then you would write a solicited letter. Prospecting is the type of letter you would write if you didn’t know if a company was hiring or if they were hiring but not in fields that interested you. This is a great way to put yourself on a company’s radar. In some cases they will even create a job for you if they know you would be an asset to the company.