PSY201: The Psychology Major Module 6:
Assignment 6a: Résumés and Cover Letters
Directions: Important – You may have written many cover letters and resumes before, but do not submit an old cover letter and resume that you have used in the past! Instead, “pretend” you are applying for one of the internships listed below as part of your undergraduate degree in psychology and that you have acquired the necessary skills, experiences, awards, etc. needed to do so. (i) First, from the three listings below, choose an internship that interests you the most. (ii) Then think about the accomplishments and skills that you should have developed as a psychology major that are relevant to that internship (hint: look at that qualifications section of the internship listings). (iii) View the “Constructing a Résumé” tutorial and “Sample Cover Letter and Résumé” in Module 6. (iv) Then, tailor both a cover letter and résumé to the specific internship as if you have achieved those accomplishments and skills. Include any relevant psychology classes, any relevant internship, and any additional, relevant skills, awards, etc. Do not include irrelevant work experience (e.g. sales clerk, waitress, manager of restaurant, front desk clerk, etc). Instead, list important experiences and skills that you should have developed as a psychology major. Feel free to construct a chronological or functional resume. You must include the following elements: Contact information (Name, email, phone number, local and permanent addresses) Education (College) Qualifications (List any specific skills that you possess) Previous relevant employment (List positions and dates of employment) Volunteer experience (List relevant positions and dates that you volunteered) Extracurricular activities (College and High School) Awards received/Hobbies and interests *When completed, submit your cover letter and resume to the designated Dropbox no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT.
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Your name
Your Address
Your city, state, zip code
Your phone number
Your email
October 3, 2014
Mrs. Jane Doe
Director of Personnel at Imation
555 Street Address
City, State, 33333
Dear Mrs. Jane,
My friend Abcede Mary, currently working in the sales department at Imation recommended that I contact you about the marketing internship as a marketing researcher that is currently available in your organization. I am very excited about the opportunity thus would like to be an asset to your institution based on my coursework and prior…
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