West Virginia University Resume and Cover Letters Evaluation Directions: Pick two of the four job application packages available (journalist turned econom

West Virginia University Resume and Cover Letters Evaluation Directions:

Pick two of the four job application packages available (journalist turned economic developer–my husband, lol–; fashion merchandiser; accountant; or copywriter). After reviewing the ads, cover letters, and resumes for the two you picked, please answer the questions below.

general response

1. Which resume do you think was stronger? Why?

2. Which cover letter do you think was stronger? Why?

pick one or the other, then answer the following

1. What are the key words, skills, or concepts in the job listing?

2. Does the applicant address these key words, skills, or concepts in their resume? What did they do well? Do you think that there is anything they could do better?

3. What about in their cover letter? What did they do well? Do you think they could have made their cover letter stronger?

4. If you were hiring for this position, would you give this person an interview? Why or why not?