1. Resume and Cover Letter or Personal Statement
100 points total
The experience of writing your own resume and letter should empower
you as you pursue employment. Having these two sheets of paper as
you conclude Composition I puts you in the right position for seeking
summer work, a job in your field, or an internship. Together, they often
determine if you will get an interview, and so they are two of the most
powerful pieces of writing you will do. Paying careful attention to
crafting your ideas is critical as everything about this assignment must
be precise, including grammar, mechanics, and spelling. The goal is
for you to write a baseline resume and either a letter or statement that
you can customize in the future to any job for which you are applying.
Chapters 14 “Business Letters,” 15 “Résumés,” and 16 “Personal
Statements” discuss each topic with examples. Also, Eric Brandt with
LSC Career Services will be our guest speaker to talk about tips and
techniques for a professional look and results using LSC resources!
Your resume should include the following:
1. Basic contact information
2. Career objective
3. Educational attainments
4. Work experience
5. Other accomplishments (volunteering, scholarships, honors, merits,
publications)
Other categories may be added, too, depending on your field.
The Letter/Statement also needs a polished look:
1. Appropriate structure of information with addresses, date, greeting,
body, salutation, enclosure (resume, etc.)
2. 1-3 paragraphs to cover who are you, what is your interest and goal.
3. Audience awareness in your professional tone and original, clear

2. language.
Your resume and letter/statement will be graded on the following:
1. The overall design of the document is easy to read and consistent
(effective placement of dates, headings, columns, margins, etc.).
2. You include appropriate categories and information.
3. The elements are well organized.
4. Each topic is effectively expanded on (including active verbs to help
illuminate your experience).
5. There are NO grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors (because
even one error could cost you the interview).
Due: Resume peer evaluation 4/28, Conference draft 5/5, D2L
dropbox for grade 11pm 5/7.
Letter/Statement peer draft 4/30, Conference draft 5/5, D2L dropbox
for grade 11pm 5/7.
KEATON LONG
2X1 Dunedin Ave, Duluth, MN 55803 | H: 218-728-XX50 | C: 218-
4X1-4371
ObjectiveI am a dedicated student and athlete at Duluth East High School and am interested in
working at a local, neighborhood restaurant. I will be an asset to your team with my positive
attitude and strong work ethic.
Summary of Skills
• Work well with others

3. • I am a good listener
• I can take directions
• On time and efficient
EducationSenior at Duluth East High School
Cumulative GPA of 3.5
Honors core classes and electives in Psychology, Law, Spanish, Band
Work Experience
Landscape for David Arvo summer of 2014
Sales associate at Denny’s Ace Hardware spring of 2014
Volunteer ExperienceCHUM Food Shelf 2012, 2013
Incredible Exchange camp counselor at Hartley Nature Center 2011, 2012
Volunteer Hartley auction fundraisers and landscape work 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012
Chester Bowl ski cadet 2008, 2009
Server at the DECC Turkey Dinner 2007, 2008
Extracurricular Activities
Captain and State participant, Duluth East cross country running 2012, 2013, 2014
Skier and State participant, Duluth East nordic 2013, 2014, 2015
North Shore Rugby team 2010, 2011, 2012
Duluth East Track 2014
Duluth Rowing Club 2014

4. References
Dr. David Arvo (employer) 218-xx0-3644
Kim and Andy Hola (neighbors) 218-7xx-6443
David Wick (coach) 218-5xx-5988