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EXCELLENT QUALITY RESUME cont’d. Source: Katie Munroe, Career Counselor, December 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vice President; Public Relations Officer • Served as Vice President and assisted with the planning and finalization of event details. • Served as Public Relations officer from 2007 to 2009, helped to market LSL upcoming events through flyers, student announcements, facebook, and other social networking sites. Comment [c29]: She includes her student leadership experience in this category because it includes marketing and communications skills necessary for her career interest. OTHER EXPERIENCE Spirit of Boston, Boston, MA May 2008 - December 2008 Hostess Comment [c30]: She has created this category to show that she has held other employment but they are not as important to her communications career and that is why they are simply listed with no descriptions. Crossroads for Kids, Duxbury, MA 2006 - August 2007 <strong>Summer</strong> Camp Counselor June PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • Color Magazine All Inclusive Awards, Volunteer Planner, Boston, December, 2009 • Leadership Summit, Participant, Bridgewater State College, October, 2009 • Fenway Comcast Latino Festival, Volunteer Planner, Boston, August, 2009 • PR Advanced Conference, Participant, Boston University, 2009 • Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Member, BSU, Spring, 2009 • Latino Leadership Conference, Participant, Boston University, 2007 SKILLS Computer: Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop Language: Fluent in English and Spanish, intermediate proficiency in American Sign Language Comment [c31]: She has created a category to include some of her volunteer work and conference attendances which show that she is motivated to learn about the industry and grow as a professional. Comment [c32]: She has qualified her level of understanding for these languages, fluent vs. proficient.. 23
POOR QUALITY COVER LETTER Source: Katie Munroe, Career Counselor, December 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nancy Nonprofit 600 Eastern Ave Boston, MA 02222 January 20, 2010 Adrienne Kimmell Political Director / Foundation Director Lee Family Office 131 Mt. Auburn St., Suite 3 Cambridge, MA 02138 Dear Adrienne: I would like to apply for the communications associate job at the Barbara Lee Family Foundation and Barbara Lee Political Office. I am the ideal candidate for this position and really would like to work at an organization that is geared towards enhancing women’s place in society. I am currently seeking a position that will match my passions and provide me with experience for my future career. Currently, I am taking several classes related towards social justice issues including Gender in Everyday Life, Psychology of Women, and Women in the Media. I have several transferable skills including communication and people skills. I have learned these from writing press releases for my local newspaper and interning at WBUR 90.9fm Boston. I have also volunteered in the development department at Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts. Overall, I am a very hard worker and remain persistent in achieving my goal. I feel strongly that I would do an excellent job in this position and could bring a lot to the table. I am prepared to roll up my sleeves and work as hard as I can for such a well-respected woman and her organization. Attached, please see my resume that details my work experience. I will call you within a week’s time to schedule an interview and to discuss this position further. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Nancy Nonprofit Comment [c33]: Never address them by their first name, it’s too informal. Comment [c34]: Every job title should be capitalized. Comment [c35]: This can come off as arrogant to employers, instead she should focus on her skills and interests. Comment [c36]: Too “me” focused. She wants the company to see that she can contribute as well, not just take. Comment [c37]: What did she learn in these classes, why is this important Comment [c38]: Why is this important She must detail what she does there and the skills she has learned and relate them back to the position she’s applying for. Comment [c39]: This paragraph is too focused on “soft” skills. She is only mentioning her personal characteristics rather than her concrete, measurable skills. She should go into more detail as to why she’d be a good fit for this organization and talk about why she is drawn to it and interested. Comment [c40]: This is too forward. She should mention the opportunity for an interview but never assume that she will automatically get one and schedule it on her own. 24
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