Computer Science -Resume and Cover Letter GUIDE.pub

StepsforUsingthisGuide

1. ChooseYourPositionandBeginTailoring

Reviewthesethreejobpostingsandselecttheone

ofmostinteresttoyou.Beginadjustingyour

resumeandcoverletterdraftsbyevaluatingthe

organization’sneedsandwantsfromtheir

jobposting.Successfuljobseekerstailortheir

documentstohighlightthequaliicationsand

experiencessoughtbytheorganization.

2. DraftYourResumeandCoverLetter

Reviewthecoverletterandresumesamplesto

begindraftingyours.

 GetFeedback

HaveyourdocumentsreviewedbyaCDCstaff

member,receivingfeedbackin‐person,during

Quick‐Question/Walk‐InHoursMon‐Fri2‐4pm.

DotNetDeveloper

Our services combine technical knowledge and business

savviness to enhance IT capabilies in a cost eﬀecve manner.

Developers must possess strong knowledge of object oriented

programming with some experience in C/C++. Knowledge of

C#, VB.Net, ASP.Net. Understand basics of HTML and

Javascript. Possess working knowledge of database

technologies such as SQL, MS SQL Server. Self‐starter with an

ability to troubleshoot and seek answers to problems. Team

player, self‐movated, collaborave, accountable and

humble. Hands‐on design and development of soware

applicaons/systems. Proven analycal skills with excellent

oral and wrien communicaon skills.

Coding, tesng, and implementaon of soluons within

established standards and documentaon guidelines,

Enablement to support growth and reach business targets.

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SoftwareDevelopmentAssociate

TheSoftwareDevelopmentAssociateisresponsibleforthe

technicaldesign,codingandunittestingofsoftware

solutionsforavarietyoftechnologyplatformsinsupportof

systemmaintenanceorenhancementefforts.

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KeyResponsibilitiesinclude:Technicalanalysis,design,

codeandtestingofsoftwarecomponents.Developing

technicalsystemspeciications.Participatinginstructured

peerreviews/walkthroughs.Creatingoperational

documentationfortheSAPapplications.Meetservice

commitmentsforassigneddeliverablesandproactively

providingworkstatus.Provideinputtoassistin

determininglevelofworkeffortforassignedactivities.

Anticipating,identifying,trackingandresolvingissuesand

risksaffectingtheapplications.Providesecondarysupport

towardapplicationreleasesintoproduction.Maintenance,

enhancementand/orprojectsupporttasks.

Programmer/SoftwareEngineer

IntegralpartoftheResearch&Developmentteam

responsibleforthedesignofourapplicationsoftware,

aswellasongoingapplicationmaintenance,

enhancements,andissueresolution.Workboth

independently,aswellasinclosecollaborationwith

othermembersoftheR&D,support,andQuality

Assuranceteams.

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Partneredwithaseniorteammemberwhoservesas

yourmentorandassistsyouinbroadeningyour

programmingskills,duringthistime,youwillworkon

simplerissuesandproductenhancements.Asyour

knowledgeofoursoftwareandindustrygrows,youwill

gainincreasingresponsibilitiesonmorecomplex

projects.Customerservice,problemsolvingand

communicationskillsrequired.

113 Straon Administraon Center • careerhelp@kutztown.edu • 610‐683‐4067

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RESUME&COVERLETTERGUIDE

Computer Science Majors

CaitlinComputer‐Science

123EmploymentAvenue,Kutztown,PA19530

[email protected],555‐555‐5555

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OBJECTIVE

 Entry‐levelpositionintheieldofcomputersciencewithafocusonsoftwaredevelopment.

TECHNICALCOMPETENCIES

 OperatingSystems:Windows,Linux 

 ProgrammingLanguages:C++,Java,Python

 WebLanguages:HTML,JQuery,PHP

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EDUCATION

  B.S.KutztownUniversityofPennsylvania Kutztown,PA

 Major:ComputerScience/SoftwareDevelopment Dec20xx

   GPA:3.73

   Dean’sListFall20xx‐Spring20xx

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RelatedCourses:WebProgramming,JavaProgramming,ProgrammingLanguages,OperatingSystems,

Software,Engineering,Web‐basedSoftwareDesignandDevelopment,HumanComputerInteraction

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INTERNSHIP&EXTERNSHIPEXPERIENCE

 ComputerAid,Inc. Allentown,PA

  ProgrammingandDevelopmentIntern Spring20xx

  Assistedwithcodedevelopmentfortaxprocessingsystem

  Testedanddebuggedvariousapplications

  Createdcodedocumentation

  Presentedgroupcodesummaryprojectatannualcompanyseminar

  StudentExtern  Sept20xx

  Observedprocessofcodedevelopmentandtroubleshootingtechniques

  Attended“TechTalk”focusedonanalysisanddesignfornewapplications

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RELATEDEXPERIENCE

 KutztownUniversityResNetHelpdesk Kutztown,PA

 StudentSupportStaffMemberFall20xx‐Present

 AssistwithAdware/SpywareandTrojanremoval

 Performanti‐virusinstallation,systemupdatesandsystemrestorations

 Completetroubleshootingtasksrelatedtodatarecoveryandprinter/scannerissues

 Aideinsecurityproceduressuchasstudentpasswordchanges

 CommunicateeffectivelywithResNetstaffandstudents

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CAMPUSINVOLVEMENT&PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT

 Member,KutztownTechnologyAssociation Fall20xx‐Present 

 Member,PhiKappaPhiNationalHonorsFraternity Fall20xx‐Present

 Member,AmericanComputerScientistsAssociation(ACSA) Fall20xx‐Present

 Volunteer,SpecialOlympics,KutztownUniversitySpring20xx&20xx

 Recipient,CareerSuccessCertiicate,KutztownUniversityCareerDevelopmentCenterSpring20xx

 Recipient,CareerExplorationCertiicate,KutztownUniversityCareerDevelopmentCenterFall20xx

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WORKEXPERIENCE

  BestBuy Wyomissing,PA

  SalesConsultantSummers20xx‐20xx

 Answeredtechnology‐relatedinquiriesregardingdesktops,laptopsandtablets

 Communicatedwithdiversestafftoprovidepositivecustomerexperience

 Resolvedissuesandcompletecustomerreturns

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QUALIFICATIONS

FluentinSpanishandEnglish 

Experiencecommunicatingwithdiversepopulations

Stronginterpersonalandproblemsolvingskills

Resume Sample

Anita Jobb

123 Main Street 610 123‐1234

Coopersburg, PA 18036 [email protected]

Objecve

An internship in the ﬁeld of human services; special interest in working with at‐risk teens

Qualiﬁcaons

Fluent Spanish Experience working with diverse populaons

Well organized and dependable Excellent interpersonal skills

Educaon

B.S. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA

Major: Criminal Jusce May 20xx

Minor: Psychology

GPA: 3.40

Honors

President’s Scholarship, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 20xx‐20xx

Girl Scouts Gold Award, Troop 123, Coopersburg, PA 20xx

Related Experience

Volunteer, KUBok Neighborhood Watch, Kutztown, PA November 20xx‐Present

In conjuncon with Kutztown Borough residents and police, monitor streets

of Kutztown during peak social hours to keep students and residents safe.

Extern, Coopersburg Police Department, Coopersburg, PA July 20xx

Observed daily dues of police oﬃcers during a ride‐along experience.

Work Experience

Desk Receponist, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA January 20xx Present

Greet guests and residents, enforce visitaon policy and check guest idenﬁcaon.

Answer quesons, perform administrave and clerical tasks.

Head Life Guard, Hillcrest Swim Club, Center Valley, PA Summer 20xx

Life Guard Summers 20xx and 20xx

Insured safety of patrons, enforced all rules and regulaons, coordinated

emergency procedures, provided ﬁrst aid in emergency situaons, maintained

posive relaonships and rapport with patrons, and performed general maintenance.

Campus Involvement

Criminal Jusce Club January 20xx‐Present

Career Exploraon Cerﬁcate, Career Development Center Spring 20xx

Berks Hall Council October 20xx‐Present

Women’s Lacrosse Club September 20xx‐Present

Use 4‐6 strengths that

are RELEVANT to your

objecve and to your

potenal employer.

Use acon verbs (past tense for past ex‐

perience and present tense for current

experience) to describe your experience.

FOCUS on those tasks that relate to your

career objecve.

Do NOT include the names and contact informaon of your references on your resume.

Align non‐substanve info such

as dates, cies, and states on

the right margin.

Indent body text under the

secon heading, all body text

should align to one point of

indent.

Formang Tips:

 Emphasize your name

 Set margins to 1/2”‐1”

 Use 12 –14 point font for

headings

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Cover Leer Sample

January 20, 20xx

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Ms. Laura Mellner

Execuve Director

Northeast Youth Programs

01010 Norway Drive

Philadelphia, PA 19114

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Dear Ms. Mellner:

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As a senior English/professional wring major graduang this May from Kutztown University, I was very excited to ﬁnd your

Markeng, PR and Community Outreach Specialist posng on KU Career Network. I grew up in Philadelphia and am familiar with

Northeast Youth Programs and the extraordinary service it provides to youth and families in Delaware County.

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You will note on my enclosed resume, I have experience in various areas of public relaons and markeng.

My public relaons internship with the American Red Cross of Delaware County provided me with the

opportunity to work closely with a Board of Directors in a non‐proﬁt seng. I also worked daily with the

director to plan, market, and execute the agency’s largest fundraiser of the year: a beneﬁt dance which

raised over $30,000. My dues included wring press releases and arcles for the monthly newsleer,

updang content on the agency website, solicing donaons from area businesses, maintaining a guest

and donor list in Microso Access, and communicang with vendors. Planning an event of this magnitude

requires the ability to multask, as well as excellent communicaon skills, close aenon to detail, and the

ability to work both independently and as part of a team. In addion to this internship, I had the privilege

to serve as my sorority’s Community Outreach Chair where I communicated and worked with both campus

and community residents to organize volunteer acvies for my chapter. I coordinated a small team of

volunteers who organized a fundraising project neng over $5,000 for a charity; the experience of

creang both on‐line and in‐print campaigns further strengthened my public relaon skills.

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I am very excited about the possibility of working at Northeast Youth Programs and would appreciate the

opportunity to meet with you to discuss my credenals. Please let me know if you need addional

informaon or wring samples. I am available for an interview at your convenience. Thank you for your

me and consideraon.

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Sincerely,

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Anita Jobb

123 Main Street

Coopersburg, PA 18036

610‐123‐1234

ajobb***@live.kutztown.edu

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Enclosure

BEFORE YOU START wring, review the internship/

job posng to determine the needs and requirements

of the posion or program for which you are

applying. In your leer, make every eﬀort to show

the connecons between your qualiﬁcaons and

their requirements/needs.

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reader’s aenon with a strong ﬁrst

sentence. Be sure to include:

 The posion or program for which you

are applying.

 How you heard about the posion.

 Why are you interested in this

posion, program or organizaon.

In the second paragraph

(and possibly the third),

explain:

 How your skill,

knowledge, and/or

experience relate to the

posion requirements or

qualiﬁcaons.

 What you can contribute

to the organizaon and

how you can help them

meet their goals or

support their mission.

In the closing paragraph, reiterate your interest

in the posion or organizaon.

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 Thank the reader for his/her consideraon.

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closing under your name.

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you have included your resume.

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the job posng in the

second paragraph, (ex:

communicaon, website.

Markeng materials,

press releases,

fundraising, outreach).