Outline of Group Project Presentation

Presentation outline for final group project:

Project: Informative Booklet on Resume, Cover letter and Personal Statement writing.

I. Intro
A. Group member reads an introductory paragraph detailing what a resume, cover letter and personal are.
B. Group member reads supplementary paragraph about importance of said documents and provides brief statistics and information regarding their role in the life of a recent college graduate.
C. Group member introduces the concept of skills focused resumes vs. education focused resumes.
II. Skills focused resume example is presented (major structural and content features highlighted)
III. Education focused resume example is presented (major structural and content features highlighted)
IV. Group member begins explanation of resume formatting and structure
A. Basic details of resume formatting explained (bullets, white space, indention, etc...)
B. Group member explains "do's and don'ts" of resume writing
VI. Group member transitions into Cover letter formatting and structure explanation
A. Explains need to spark reader's interest in further reading

B. Explains how skills and or experience will be of assistance

C. Convincing the reader they need to schedule an interview

D. Do's and Don'ts explained

VII. Group member explains difference between cover letter and personal statement

A. Explains need to show current involvement and interest in field of study

B. Explain need to show skills specific to field of application

C. Do's and Don'ts explained (hopefully in a way that is not repetitive of the cover letter)

VIII-XII: Brief Explanations of each group members' individual area of expertise.

A. Each member gives Introduction to their area's "mindset" and duties

B. Each member gives major-specific resume tips (all the while, trying not to repeat each other)

1. Brief Example from each student (file displayed and remarks made on appearance and content)

C. Each member gives major-specific cover letter (personal statement) tips (again, no repeating)

1. Brief Example from each student (file displayed and remarks made on content and approach)

XIII. Closing statement reiterating the importance of these documents and information guiding the listener to further sources of examples and help if needed.