Week 18: Features of professional correspondence

Question 1

the ideal resume contains the following information about you:

Answer 1

1. Contact details
2. Opening statement
3. List of key skills
4. List of technical/software skills
5. Personal attributes/career overview
6. Educational qualifications
7. Employment history/volunteering/work placements
8. References

Question 2

State what position or internship you are applying to; how you learned of the organization or position, and basic information or qualifications about yourself.

Answer 2

opening paragraph

Question 3

Tell why you are interested in the employer or type of work the employer does (Simply stating that you are interested does not tell why, and can sound like a form letter)

Answer 3

2nd paragraph

Question 4

Indicate that you would like the opportunity to interview for a position or to talk with the employer to learn more about their opportunities or hiring plans.

Answer 4

3rd paragraph