Sample cover letter for Full Time position at kgbp

Resume & Cover Letter Guide for Accounting This handout serves as a guide for developing resumes and cover letters. As you develop your resume, answer three questions: 1. What do you want to communicate about yourself as a professional? 2. Who is your primary audience and what do they need to know about you? 3. How will they receive the resume (medium: paper, electronic, plain text, modified via an online application system) and what do you need to do to make the most of the medium? Sample Resume YOUR NAME Address City, State Zip Phone E-mail Address _________________________________________________________________ OBJECTIVE (optional) An objective should be brief and specific to a particular job or accounting area. EDUCATION San Diego State University San Diego, CA Degree and Major Expected graduation Include minor, emphasis, and study abroad. List your Overall, Major, and Accounting Grade Point Averages (if 3.0 or above). Be selective in listing academic honors. By junior year of college, limit or omit high school information. EXPERIENCE Job Title Dates of employment ORGANIZATION City, State • Describe your responsibilities here, starting with active verbs. • Make your descriptions energetic and short. • Present information in reverse chronological order. Job Title Dates of employment ORGANIZATION City, State • Bullet format is preferred by many employers. • Focus on results, skills, leadership, initiative and teamwork. SKILLS Include foreign language skills. Emphasize computer software knowledge, especially programs used in accounting, such as Excel. Avoid general descriptors (like “self-motivated”), but include skills specific to accounting, like tax preparation skills. OTHER HEADINGS Choose additional headings that highlight your strengths in areas such as Activities, Leadership, Athletics, Professional Organizations and/or Communit