134 Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Section Tips Contact Information „ Make sure the information is up-to-date and current „ Be sure that your email address is straightforward and includes your name Objective „ Look at the job description for the job you are applying for customize your objective to the job description „ Make sure that you include proactive words in your objective so the employer knows you are motivated Education „ If you have not yet graduated, it is appropriate to list the “anticipated graduation” date in the education section „ Make sure you highlight the things in your education that will be helpful to the specific job you are applying for Work History „ You can list positions even if they weren’t paid internships are work experience, too „ List the work experience beginning with your most recent experience „ Think about the skills that you acquired at each position and include relevant skills with the work history Awards and Honors „ Think about any school or community awards that you have received these can all be helpful to obtaining a job „ Leadership positions in student, community, or church groups can also be included in this section References „ Rather than writing “available upon request,” try to identify 2–3 trusted adults who would give a good report of your skills „ Make sure that you ask someone before listing them as a reference „ References can make or break your chances be certain that the people you list have confidence in your abilities Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Figure 3-33. Have you written a résumé before? Consider these tips to make sure that your résumé will stand out from the others. work together is the first step in developing a quality résumé. Some tips for writing each section are included in Figure 3-33. Cover Letter A cover letter is a document that is sent with a résumé to give the employer information about your interest in the position and additional information about your qualifications. The same rules for writing a formal letter, as discussed in Lesson 2.2, apply to writing a cover letter. A good cover letter should include information related to the position, how you learned about the job, how your qualifications fit the job description, and contact information for the employer to reach you. An example cover letter is shown in Figure 3-34. Interview Doing a good job on your paperwork will lead you to the next step in the hiring process, the interview. Although the application, cover letter, and résumé will give the employer an overview of your skills and abilities, the