Introduction to Multimedia

Chapter 11: Your Career in Multimedia

Go Online Activities 11.2

11.2 Learn about Résumés and Cover Letters

Introduction:
Learn how to write résumés and cover letters that will attract a potential employer's attention and aid you in getting job interviews.

Directions:
Read the questions below.
Click on the Destination Site link(s) to open a new browser window.
Apply what you learn to answer the questions.
Check your work carefully, and click Submit.

Destination Site: 4 Essential Functions of a Résumé
Destination Site: About.com: Job Searching--Cover Letters

Note: If a link is inactive or to find other Internet sites with similar information, get permission from your teacher to use a search engine.
Here are some keywords you might use:
résumé, cover letter, job searching

1
List the four functions that a good résumé should perform as described in the first destination Web site.
2
According to the first destination Web site, in what ways does a résumé structure the job interview?
3
As explained in the second destination Web site, how should a cover letter differ from a résumé?
4
What does the second destination Web site say are the three general types of cover letters? Provide a brief description of each type.
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