how do you write a resume

Students will:

• Create professional cover letters, resumes, and portfolios

To Prepare for the Assignment:

• Review the Learning Resources concerning developing your professional cover letter, resume, and portfolio.
• Review the Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment Guide.
• It is highly recommended that you begin planning and working on this Assignment as soon as it is viable. The following checklists outline all of the items you should include in your cover letter, resume, and portfolio.

Checklist for Cover Letter (S/U grade)

Your cover letter should be:

• Presented and formatted in a professional business manner
• Addressed properly
• Clear and concise and include:
  • Content Introduction
  • Content Body
  • Content Conclusion
• Written in a professional style and include:
  • Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
  • Clear and accurate sentence structure

Checklist for Resume (S/U)
Your Resume should be clear, concise, and well-organized and it should also include your:

• Name, address, business phone number, and e-mail address (top center of resume)
• Profile: 2–3 sentences describing goal and positive attributes/characteristics
• Certifications and licensure
• Education
• Professional experience
• Honors/awards
• References

Checklist for Portfolio (S/U)

Your Portfolio should be clear, concise, and well-organized and it should also include your:

• Personal philosophy statement
• Self-assessment
• Personal goals (short term and long term)
• Achievements
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Diplomas for formal education
• Letters of recommendation
• References (list names, affiliation, and contact information)
• Certifications
• Certificates of attendance for continuing education
• Transcripts
• Publications
• Oral presentations and/or poster presentations