1. WRITE YOURSELF INTO A
J-O-B
Resume and Cover Letter
Tips for High School Students
by Kaleb Owens

2. WANT A JOB?
A Cover Letter and Resume can make
the difference in getting the job that can
CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

3. A RESUME…
WHAT IS THAT?
A brief account
of one’s work
experience or
qualifications
often submitted
with a job
application

4. THE RESUME…..……
Heading: Name, Address, E-mail Address,
Phone Number
Career Objective: A statement explaining why
you are a great fit for the job listed in terms of
skills
Experience: A List of the jobs worked and details
of the skills performed
Interests, awards, community service:
List awards and volunteer service you
participated in over the past year

5. PERRY JAMESON
1515 Stanley Drive #62
Hometown, KS 66202
perry.jameson@dbplanet.com
(913) 555-1938
OBJECTIVE
To obtain knowledge of the day-to-day workings of a
communications, public relations, or publishing firm through a
part-time job or summer internship.
EDUCATION
Completed three years at Hometown High School.
Graduation date: May 2005.
G.P.A. 3.85. Top 5% of class
EXPERIENCE
Newspaper Staff Member, Hometown High School
•Aug 2012 - present. Features editor of campus newspaper.
•Aug 2009 - Aug 2012. Researched information for news
articles using library and Web sources. Composed and edited
informational articles, columns, editorials, and advertising
copy.
Yearbook Committee Member, Hometown High School
•Aug 2012 - present. Editor-in-chief of yearbook staff.
Leader of design and publication teams from initial layout
through finished product.
•Aug 2009 - Aug 2012. Yearbook staff member. Experience
taking photographs, designing layout, and writing captions
and sidebars.
RELEVANT HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES
Technical writing; advanced composition; debate; video
production; computer classes providing knowledge of word
processing, desktop publishing, and Web software.
HONORS, AWARDS, AND MEMBERSHIPS
•U.S. Media Association Scholarship
Recipient
Scholarship based on academic achievement,
community service, and campus participation
and leadership in high school communications
projects and studies.
•2011 Best High School Newspaper Design
Winner
Central State Regional Communications
Contest, sponsored by the Communications
Department, State University.
•President of high school chapter of
Future Communicators of America (FCA),
2011 – present
•Treasurer of National Honor Society,
2011 – present
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6. PATTY JAMESON
1515 Stanley Drive #62
Hometown, KS 66202
perry.jameson@dbplanet.com
(913) 555-1938
OBJECTIVE
To obtain knowledge of the day-to-day workings of a day care
center through a part-time job or summer internship.
EDUCATION
Completed three years at Hometown High School.
Graduation date: May 2014.
G.P.A. 3.85. Top 5% of class
EXPERIENCE
•Aug 2007-present
Light House Baptist Church , Teaching Assistant
Assisted teachers in taking care of children ages 5-8, planned
activities and prepared snacks
•June 2007-present
Lighthouse Baptist Vacation Bible School—Teacher for 7-8
year olds; planned activities and field trips
•June 2007-present
Baby-Sitter (ages 3-8) for
Neighborhood families
RELEVANT HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES
Taking courses in childcare and business
HONORS, AWARDS, AND MEMBERSHIPS
•2011 Volunteer of Year Award
Volunteer for Big Brother’s Big Sister’s
YMCA Summer Camp
New Life Community Center
•President of high school chapter of
Future Communicators of America (FCA),
2011 - present
•Treasurer of National Honor Society, 2011 –
present
References upon request
2

7. Traci Hite
1206 Erin Lane
Nashville, TN 37212
256-338-1484
tracihite@yahoo.com
Objective
To use my enthusiasm, creativity, education, and
attention to detail to thrive for the betterment of the
company
Education
University of North Alabama, Florence AL May 2012
BS Degree in Communications, Magna Cum Laude
Wallace State Community College May 2009
Associates in Science Degree, Cum Laude
Experience
Sony Music Entertainment, Nashville TN
Radio Promotion Department Intern Spring 2012
Worked closely with Radio Promotion Coordinators from
RCA, Arista, and BNA-Columbia Record Labels for artist
events, mailouts, and miscellaneous station-related
activities
Country Music Association, Nashville TN
Media Volunteer
Escorted Media during the CMA Festival
University of North Alabama, Florence AL
Facility Monitor- Recreational Sports and Fitness
2012-2011
Managed facilities during regular operation hours
Center Singing River Records- Student Run Record
Label 2010-2011
Promotions Director
GrammyU 2010-Present
Mentored with Warner Brother's Scott
Hendricks
Attended the Grammy Block Party in Nashville
Phi Mu 2010-2012
Public Relations Chair
Publicized the first ever Casino Night which
raised over $4,000 for Children’s Miracle
Network
Student Government Association
2009-2011
Student Welfare Chair, 2010-2011
Coordinated the 2010 Lion Feedback Forum
Attended Higher Education Day, 2010
Honors and Awards
Phi Kappa Phi, 2010
Lambda Pi Eta, 2010
Phi Theta Kappa, 2008
Who’s Who Among American Colleges and
Universities, 2008
References
Lesly Tyson-Vice President Promotions
615-301-4421
Lauren Thomas-Regional Promoter- West
Coast
615-301-4421
Rusty Sherrill-Promotions Coordinator
615-301-4423
Sample Professional Resume 2

8. A COVER LETTER……...WHY DO I
NEED THAT?
a Cover letter introduces
you
to a potential
employer, lists
your experience,
interests, goals,
and tells why you are
the one to hire
for the j-o-b!

9. LETTER…………WHAT SHOULD
It Say?
Introduce yourself: Explain who you are and
what interested
you in the Job
Great Fit: A statement explaining why you are
the one for the job through life lessons,
experience and passion
Correct Grammar: Please use correct grammar
and punctuation! If not used correctly, this could be
an indicator that you can’t perform the JOB

10. John Henry
123 Blue Street
Coldwater, AL 56703
999-765-3421
jhenry@yahoo.com
Bill Jones
Columbia College
567 Happy Lane
Jacksonville, AL, 35308
Re: Position No. C188-200276
Dear Mr. Jones:
I read with interest your posting for an Academic Advisor in the
Student Academic Success Center at Columbia State Community
College. I know that this is the correct position for me as I feel
that my experience and education fit the type of person you are
looking for to fill this position. I am a firm believer that education
is an investment in oneself, having recently completed my MS in
Adult Education through Buffalo State College's on-line program.
I hereby enclose my resume, and other required materials for
your review.
I look forward to speaking with you further about what I may
offer Columbia State Community College as an Academic Advisor
in the Student Academic Success Center.
Sincerely,
Alison Pinsley

11. DO THIS………& WRITE
YOURSELF INTO A J-O-B
Be Honest
Get to the Point
Keep It Professional
Paint a True Picture of
Yourself
Tell Them Why You Want
to Work For Their
Company

12. DON’T WRITE YOURSELF OUT
OF A J-O-B!
Abbreviations
Bad Punctuation
False
Impersonation of
yourself
LYING
Over-selling
yourself

13. DO NOT USE
TEXTING
LANGUAGE IN
YOUR RESUME OR
COVER LETTER!
USE BASIC ENGLISH ONLY!!!!

14. SOCIAL MEDIA
Use Twitter, Facebook, etc.
for Job Networking
The Use of Social
Media Can
Greatly Enhance
Your Ability
to Land
a Great
Job Through
Networking

15. FINAL COVER LETTER AND
RESUME WRITING TIP
Always have someone
(either a career
professional
or an English Teacher)
look over
your resume and
cover letter before
sending it to a potential
employer