Mastering the School District Application

Your résumé forms part of the basis for a legal agreement ______ with your employer.

On average, employers look at resumes for six to seven ______.

Typeface (font) should NOT be ______.

Career Objective statement describes the ______ being sought

Profile Statement summarizes the ______ found in the body of your résumé

Education section should start with current or most recent ______

Activities and Accomplishments section includes in-school and ______ activities and awards

Your ______ is your first impression.

List any ______ skills or experience you gained from the position

A carefully written cover letter should accompany your ______ every time you respond to an ad or job posting.

Consider what you could bring to the ______ or the organization over and above the requirements mentioned in the ad

Write a compelling opening to capture the reader’s attention. Explain why this opportunity appeals to you. Write a comment that illustrates your effort to learn something about the ______.

Demonstrate that your skills match those mentioned in the ad or posting by briefly highlighting one or two ______. Describe the added value you would bring to the position.

Describe your competencies and characteristics in terms that mirror the ad or job posting. Indicate your interest and enthusiasm for the ______.