1. In "Why ‘optional’ cover letters aren’t really optional," Lauren Nevidomsky states: " Never miss an opportunity to sell yourself. A resume can only tell an employer so much. The cover letter is the time to sell yourself and prove that you are actually the ideal candidate for the job." What are some things that you, personally, can write in your cover letter to sell yourself? Do you agree that a resume does not give your employer enough information?
2. In Vince Gotera's article, he says that "All of us have had some event, some experience… which drives us toward the discipline(s) we inhabit." According to Gotera, you should draw from this experience in writing your "hook" for a statement of purpose. What was it that made writing or teaching so special for you? What are your "true and profound" reasons? Even if they seem mundane, how can you make them sound more interesting?
3. "40 Stunningly Creative Resume Designs on DeviantArt" features innovative, colorful, and imaginative designs for a resume. Do you think these are too impractical, even for more artistic jobs? What are other, safer ways to make a resume or CV stand out to employers?
2. In Vince Gotera's article, he says that "All of us have had some event, some experience… which drives us toward the discipline(s) we inhabit." According to Gotera, you should draw from this experience in writing your "hook" for a statement of purpose. What was it that made writing or teaching so special for you? What are your "true and profound" reasons? Even if they seem mundane, how can you make them sound more interesting?
3. "40 Stunningly Creative Resume Designs on DeviantArt" features innovative, colorful, and imaginative designs for a resume. Do you think these are too impractical, even for more artistic jobs? What are other, safer ways to make a resume or CV stand out to employers?