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Resume
Resume
Some jobs and scholarships ask you to write a letter of interest.
Writing a formal letter can feel hard, but there are simple rules to follow.
Building Experience Before a Resume
Get involved in your community by volunteering. (See below)
Earning certifications (like CPR, Food Handler’s Card, or Lifeguard)
Proofreading
Always check your letter before sending it.
Read it out loud and ask a parent, teacher, or staff member to review it.
ALL students in NJUHSD have access to a Resume Builder in Xello.
ALL students in NJUHSD have access to a Resume Builder in Xello.
(You can access Xello through Clever - Look in your NJUHSD Bookmarks Folder)
Does your resume need improvement? Consider volunteering!
Does your resume need improvement? Consider volunteering!
Click the link below to see opportunities in our area. You can search by interest, location, availability and more!
Click the link below to see opportunities in our area. You can search by interest, location, availability and more!
Build your resume with valuable unpaid work experience. Contributes to your character, your community and "hire-ability"!
Cover letter
Cover letter
Some jobs and scholarships require a letter of interest.
Look at the example below.
Copy the letter, paste it into your own Google Doc, and make changes for your needs.
Always ask someone to proofread your letter before sending it!
Month day year
Your Name
Your Address
phone #
(email)
Business Name
Business Address
Introduction (To Whom it May Concern),
Briefest of bio's and the reason you are writing. If applying for a job- how you heard about it. If asking about a scholarship, share your grade level and areas of scholastic interest.
Your qualifications and the skills you bring to the job. For a scholarship add your career goals and notes on what drives you to reach your goals. Here is where you would add things specific to the scholarship, or for a job your interest and experience with the company. This section can be 1 or more paragraphs. Keep in mind, 1 page is best for these formal letters.
Your desire to (interview for the position, receive the scholarship). Express thanks for taking the time to consider your application.
Closing
Your Name
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