Phillip Said:

How to write a good resume and cover letter?

We Answered:

hmm, the method i used for the cover letter was.....

(name)
(address)
(Suburb)
(state)
(post code)
(phone number)

Tuesday, 19th May 2009 (date)

store name (e.g. Subway)
Shop 75 (shop address)
Golden Grove Village Shopping Centre (shop address)
(suburb)
(state)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I wish to apply for the position of ................... which was advertised in ................... on ......................(date)..

I am .... years old and a ....... student at ................ My subjects include; ......................,.................… My hobbies include; .................,.................,....… *also mention any hobbies which involve teamwork, e.g sports/groups/etc

*Include a paragraph about your previous work experience*

I am very interested in the position because it ........................................… I think I am suited to this position because ........................................…

I would benefit the company as a *insert job* because i am ...................

I am able for an interview after 4pm on weekdays and business hours on weekends. I have enclosed a copy of my resume, which is attached to this letter.

Yours sincerely,

*signature*

NAME


lol that was the application letter and the format of a resume is usually:


NAME


Address
phone
mobile
email


SKILLS AND ABILITIES

administrasive skills:
(in dot points)

Personal attributes:
(dot points)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

dates of work - job title
company
job duties:

education:
*focus on anything from highschool and onwards* and list your subjects and grades


Achievements/certificates:
*focus on anything from highschool and onwards*


hope that helps :-D