I think the tips on references are very important. It means quite a bit to have the correct people listed. Students need to understand that those references are important.
During this module I learned a students resume must be organized and very detailed. It should also be consistent with the formatting.
I think it is really hard to think about all of the skills that you have, especially if they are in their own section. I think it is important to think about the skills by job and then put them all together at the end.
I did not realize how detailed of a introduction letter you can have.
Avoid the 'Available Upon Request' section on a resume.
Organization is key when it comes to sorting out potential references (creating lists, sorting out relevant contacts, etc.) to have for a job application.
Having a list of references should be an automatic tool to have before applying for jobs in any industry and the way it is formatted should be also important.
The cover letter can make or break the resume; therefore, students should take writing the cover letter just as seriously as typing the resume.
I guess the changes and expections in cover letters and a Resume. I did not realize that references should be listed always and also the importance of a targeted letter.
Never realized the importance of a cover letter.
One thing that I was reminded of in this unit was the fact that we need to review formal etiquitte with students to make sure that they are coming off in the best light possible. There are some things that we recognize as expected but that students actually need to be taught these things.
This module reassured a lot of the things I already new which was great! It gave great tips on writing an effective resume and coverletter.
This section provided a lot of useful reminders of how to help students create professional resumes and cover letters to help them get an interview. Providing the "why" behind each section of the resume and cover letter will be helpful when working with students on creating these documents.
Something great for the students to learn is that they may have a lot of relevant skills and experience while working in an entirely different field, This is so important so that they do not disqualify themselves before truly looking at what all they have to offer. You learn so much from all different jobs and it is all valuable. When you word it the right way, it turns your cover letter and resume to gold!
I enjoyed the activities suggested when creating a student's reference list. This is an excellent tool to use with students!
I learned that it is very important to break down the cover letter format to better assist our students and graduates. Explaining to them what type of salutaion or how to conclude the last paragraph.
I learned more about specific details to include on cover letters and that 2 page resumes are acceptable.
I learned that "References available upon request" is no longer acceptable on resumes. Students should compile a list of references to give the potential employer. This section was filled with may great examples to help students see the importance of a strong cover letter and resume.
Reply to Mary Nourse's post: It's always good to surprise a prospective employer with that extra effort.
I found this module to confirm what I've practiced for many years. Excellent learning opportunity for those who are just entering the field.
