Sally Said:

Introductory Letter / Resume?

We Answered:

this is how i do mine::





April 2, 2007


Dear _________:

I learned through _____ that you are looking to fill a ______ position. I am interested in applying for this position. I feel that my education and work experience would be an asset to your company.

Through my past jobs, including ____________, I have obtained many skills. I have interacted with various personalities and have developed strong interpersonal skills to be effective in many situations, while maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and courteousness. Being a cashier has helped me to be able to adjust to different people’s personalities and be able to get along with them easily. I have the ability to multi-task, work independently, and I also enjoy working as a team. I am efficient with computers from being in school, along with my previous employments.

I am attaching my current resume for your review. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss my qualifications. Please feel free to contact me if you need additional information, a copy of my references or to arrange an interview. I may be reached at __________.

Sincerely,



Attachment
Resume



now you would want to personalize it and adjust it to your skills. good luck!

Georgia Said:

How many newspaper clips should I submit with a resume?

We Answered:

It doesn't matter how many you send; it only matters that you send your best stuff, and only your best stuff. Don't include extra stories that are weaker than anything else in your body of work.

And it's best to photocopy them on to a single sheet, using whatever size paper is necessary to make sure they're clear and readable.

Lydia Said:

When applying for an internship, how do you express interest in your cover letter?

We Answered:

Here's what I would do. Treat the email as nothing but formal, less than casual, but not exactly a cover letter either, because if they wanted a cover letter, likely they would have asked for it via word document and/or mail.

Start off with a salutation (if the person's identity you're addressing is applicable) and DO mention the 33 play thing......

Numbers look good. That is a lot of plays you saw, and that shouldn't hurt you one bit. To make up for what you feel is a lack of experience in theatre, be honest and heartfelt why you want to be involved in theatre, and complement it with a tidbit of something you have done.

Better yet, mention particular sequences and/or themes of 2-3 of the plays you saw to illustrate something that has struck a cord with you and applied in your own life. I'm telling you, not only will it be sincere, but they should love it.

I presume it is not an easy field to get into and the veterans there (directors and the like) are likely stern people who don't have much time and won't take on just anyone.

Don't come off as desperate either. Good luck to you......