TH 4351
Portfolio Preparation and Presentation
Resume and Letter of Application
Project Objective
This project includes finding a job opportunity that meets your current credentials, composing a cover letter and creating an appropriate resume. The project is due in draft and final form. The draft will be presented to the class for feedback. The final project is to be submitted to the instructor. Actually mailing the application is optional.
• Sample Resumes
• Layout for Cover Letter
• Sample Letter
To Be Handed In
• Copy of job announcement
• Cover letter with your signature
• 1-2 page resume with references
• Addressed legal envelope (postage not required)
• Photo collage of design work (optional)These materials will be sent to the person conducting your mock interview. Copies will be made for grading purposes.
Links to Other Sample Letters
- The Purdue University Writing Lab
- http://owl.english.purdue.edu/workshops/hypertext/Coverletter/index.html
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- UMD Career Services
- http://careers.d.umn.edu/handbook/
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Links to Job Listings
Warning: Some of these placement services may require a subscription.
Backstage Jobs.com <http://backstagejobs.com>
ESTA Job Board < http://www.esta.org/jobs/index.php>
www. TheatreJobs.com < http://theatrejobs.com/ >
For links to additional placement services, go to Mark Harvey's Job Opportunities web site at: <http://www.d.umn.edu/~mharvey/websitejobs.html>