This week I finally applied for my first job. The job I applied for was a PR coordinator position at Universal Studios in Orlando,Fla. When applying for this position, I took the advice of Bruce Hammond an alumni of Ohio Northern University. Bruce currently works for the National Sporting Goods Association in Chicago. He gave a presenatation titled 30 tips in 30 minutes, which was very beneficial for internship and job searching. I was really impressed with his tips on the resume and cover letter.
With these tips I made sure to:
1. Include both a cover letter and a resume. They should always go together just like salt and pepper.
2. Make my cover letter stand out. Cover letters are the first impression an employer will have of you.
3. Tailor my resume to the job I'm applying for. Keywords are important and employers will be looking for words that they feel fit the job description.
4. Be creative with my resume. Make your resume unique by using a creative design, but don't be too unique.
5. Explain in my cover letter why I'm excited about the position and why I'm the perfect fit. Don't gloat but make sure employers know why you will be beneficial to their company.
With these tips I accumulated through Bruce's presentation, I feel very confident when applying for internships and jobs. Hopefully these tips will be beneficial to you as well as you start or continue your internship and job search.
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