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Use this Resume Writing Guide (electrical) for help getting started.

Engineering example.

• Resume Example when you have no work experience outside of school (From Business Technology)

• Skills Worksheet to brainstorm your skills (From Business Technology)
• Action Verbs for a resume
• Power Words for a resume
• Acceptable resume fonts include Calibri, Cambria, Garamond, Helvetica, Georgia, Tahoma, Verdana, Trebuchet MS, and Book Antiqua. 
• The ideal resume font size is between 10 and 12 pt.

Include the following in your cover letter:

• Header - Input contact information and date.
• Salutation to the appropriate person.
• Opening paragraph - Introduce yourself. State where you found the posting.
• Second paragraph - Research the company. Explain why you’re the perfect candidate for the job.  Describe your background and skills.
• Third paragraph - Express your interest for an interview.
• Formal closing with your signature.

Three Sample Cover letters from sampletemplates.com. 

Cover Letter Dos and Don’ts (from SampleTemplates.com)

• Do sell yourself. List your skills, capabilities and talents, but don't oversell them or you may create a negative impression. Stick to specific skills to illustrate how your expertise will directly benefit the company.
• Do your research to learn about the company. Check over their website, news articles, Google them to learn more.
• Do dedicate a couple of sentences to highlight positive aspects of the company which will create a positive impression.
• Don’t make mistakes. Check your cover letter for spelling and grammar before sending it.
• Don’t just rewrite your resume in your letter. It should bring something fresh and new.
• Don't sound like a robot. Exhibit your personality somewhat in your writing.
• Do sound professional however and don't use slang or be too forthcoming about your personal life.

What to Include in Your Job Application Email:
The intent of the email is to let the recipient briefly know:

• Try to find the correct name of the contact person.  If you can't then begin with "Dear Hiring Manager" or "To Whom It May Concern."
• State which job you are applying for. Mention the job title, where you saw the listing, and the date when it was posted (if available).
• If you were referred by a friend or colleague, mention it at the beginning of your email.
• In one sentence: Your qualifications for the job and/or what you have to offer the company.
• Mention what you have attached to the email (resume and/or cover letter).
• End with how the recipient can get in touch with you and thank them for their consideration.

Your email will contain roughly the same information as the first paragraph of a cover letter (see right).

How to begin a professional email:

Dear [name],
Dear Hiring Manager,
To Whom It May Concern,

How to end a professional email:

Sincerely,
Thank you,
Best regards,
Respectfully,

Note: Make sure you chose an email that you actually use and check it often.  Make sure it sounds professional (or create a new Gmail address). Your subject heading should refer to the job opening (Ex: Application for Court Researcher).  Double check spelling, especially for the subject heading.

This is a sample resume from a Google Doc. Click here, File and Make a Copy if you'd like to use it as a template. There are other templates that are part of Google Docs. Or you can go to this site for more: https://resumegenius.com/resume-templates/google-docs-resume-templates

This is a Google Doc based on the template above. Click here, File and Make a Copy if you'd like to use it as a template.

This is a Google Doc based on the template above. Click here, File and Make a Copy if you'd like to use it as a template.

This is a Google Doc based on the template above. Click here, File and Make a Copy if you'd like to use it as a template.