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• Full block format


  Every component of the letter (heading, address, salutation, body, salutation, signature, identification, enclosures) is aligned to the left. First sentences of paragraphs are not indented.
• Modified block format


  The heading, complimentary close, the signature, and identification are aligned to the right. Address, salutation, the body, and enclosures are aligned to the left. First sentences of paragraphs are indented.
• Memo format


  Every component of the memo is aligned to the left. Includes Date, To, From, Subject, and optional cc and enclosure.
• Components of a business letter


  • Heading (date, address)
  • Address (recipient's full address)
  • Salutation (Dear...)
  • Body (purpose, details, closing)
  • Complimentary close (Sincerely,)
  • Signature
  • Identification line (name, title/contact)
  • Enclosure/Distribution
• Resume


  A one-page summary of your skills, education, and experience
• The resume acts much like an advertisement for a company trying to sell something
• A resume is one of the most important pieces of writing you will ever create
• A solid resume is the key that will open the door to good jobs
• Necessary elements of a resume


  • Heading
  • Objective
  • Education
  • Experience
  • Activities
  • Summary of Skills
  • References
• Heading


  Your formal name, address, phone number, email address
• Objective


  A one sentence explanation of the type of job you are seeking
• Education


  Dates of attendance/graduation, major, degree expected
• Experience


  Previous employers, locations, dates of employment, job title, job duties and responsibilities
• Activities


  Special activities and organizations you participated in, including years
• Summary of Skills


  Special skills or talents relevant to the employer
• References


  1. 3 people who have observed your work habits and 2-3 people who can speak about your character
• There are two distinct types of resumes: Chronological and Functional
• Chronological resume


  Follows your work history backward from your current job, listing employers, dates, and job responsibilities
• Functional resume


  Concentrates on skills and responsibilities without employment dates or company names
• There is no one best resume format, but consistency is important
• Use action phrases instead of complete sentences when describing jobs
• Use white or off-white professional weight paper and black ink when formatting a resume
• Final hiring decisions are rarely based solely upon the resume
• The resume should be a concise, factual, and positive listing of your education, employment history, and accomplishments
• It only takes one error in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to cause an employer to stop reading
• Limit your resume to one page, unless you have a great deal of related experience
• Emphasize your accomplishments in and out of the classroom, such as volunteer activities, hobbies, sports, honor roll, and student organizations
• Present your job objective in a manner that relates both to the company and the job description
• Sell yourself by highlighting skills and abilities appropriate to the position
• Tell the truth and nothing but the truth on your resume
• Suggested action verbs for resume descriptions

  • accomplish; achieve; analyze; adapt; balance; collaborate; coordinate; communicate; compile; conduct; contribute; complete; create; delegate direct; establish; expand; improve; implement; invent; increase; initiate; instruct; lead; organize; participate; perform; present; propose; reorganize; research; set up; supervise; support; train; travel; work (effectively, with others)
• Textual Evidence


  Uses specific examples and ideas from a text to help, support, and further define your own claims and ideas
• General Statement


  A claim that needs to be proven. It presents the topic of a paragraph, essay, or book
• Example of General Statement


  • The rain forest is home to many creatures.
• Example of Textual Evidence

  • Monkeys, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals live in the forest
• Referencing


  Mentioning a specific in a text
• Paraphrasing


  Restating the text in your own words
• Summarizing


  Stating in a shorter way the text and other relevant details to support the idea
• Quoting


  Directly restating a part of text