Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio

Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio

Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio Assignment Guide

Your professional cover letter, resume, and portfolio are due by Day 7 of Week 10. It is highly recommended that you begin planning and working on this Assignment as soon as it is viable. The following checklists outline all of the items you should include in your cover letter, resume, and portfolio. Additionally, the resources below have been provided to assist you in developing your professional cover letter, resume, and portfolio.

Also, refer to the Walden University Career Center website for resources and develop your cover letter and resume with the assistance of the Walden University Career Center website for resources and make your cover letter, resume, and portfolio accessible online to your faculty and potential employers.

Checklist for Cover Letter (S/U grade)

Your Cover Letter should be:

• Presented and formatted in professional business manner • Addressed properly • Clear and concise and include:

o Content Introduction o Content Body o Content Conclusion

• Written in a professional style and include: o Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar o Clear and accurate sentence structure

Checklist for Resume (S/U)

• Your Resume should be clear, concise and well-organized and it should also include your: • Name, address, business phone number, and email address (top center of resume) • Profile: 2-3 sentences describing goal and positive attributes/characteristics • Certifications & Licensure • Education • Professional Experience • Honors/Awards • References