Deck 14: Writing for Employment: Résumés and Letters of Application

Question 1

Imagine that you are an employer who received the résumé shown in Figure 14-4. How would you react to the résumé? Would you be likely to give the applicant an interview? Why or why not?
Examine the résumé closely, noting the applicant's accomplishments and experience. Does this person have credentials that might make him a good employee?
Rewrite this résumé so that the applicant's credentials show to good advantage. You may have to make up some details so that the résumé is complete.

Answer 1

Resume is a document used by a person to present their backgrounds and skills it is a single document and represent whole past educational and other qualifications of the person. The resume must be effective and in formal format.
As an employer, one will make up my mind for rejecting this candidate because this resume is not representing proper qualification and past performance of the candidate. I would not give a chance of interview to this candidate because The resume is not significant to call for an interview therefore, the candidate will not get a call for interview.
After examining closely it can be concluded that candidate has credentials that might make him a good employee.
Rewriting of resume
W. H.
745 Main St.
City A, 30600
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To build opportunities for bright future in terms of money as well as in terms of reputation as a good accounting professional
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION :
Degree in accounting, the experience of working in many working environments
EDUCATION:
Graduation from University of G.
June 2013
Major: Accountancy
GPA 3.5/4
WORK EXPERIENCE:
July 2012: A stores incorporation. in C, as a cashier.
May 2012: H incorporation, as a cashier.
Nov 2010: T stores as a salesperson.
June 2010: S as office/ customer service.
July 2012: T incorporation in city A as a telemarketer.
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
Honor's program
Dean's list
Golden key
Outstanding College Student of country A
Phi Chi theta Business Fraternity
Association of students in accounting
J. E. C. Scholarship

Question 2

Visit your school's placement office to find out about jobs for which you will soon be qualified. If you're close to graduation, consider positions that require a degree. If you still have a year or more before you complete your degree, identify internship positions.
Draft a résumé suitable for submission for a position that interests you.

Answer 2

Resume is a document used by a person to present their backgrounds and skills it is a single document and represent whole past educational and other qualifications of the person. During resume writing for internship position one must reflect in his resume that he is having a good learning skills because internship positions are for seeking a person who can learn from them and can apply that learning with their organization.
Required resume:
XYZ
Contact no. 123456789
Email id: [e-mail]
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking an appropriate position in the field of accounting for utilizing my skills in the organization and can grow myself
SKILLS
1. Excellent knowledge of accounting
2. Good communication skills
3. Quick learner
4. Proficient with MS Office
5. Knowledge on SAP Business One modules
EDUACTIONAL QUALIFICATION
1. Perusing graduation
2. Completed 10+2 with good GPA
3. Having certification of Tally and SAP Business One ERP
HONOUR AND ACHIVMENTS
1. Gold medal during first year of graduation.
2. SAP Certification with distinction.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth:  XX/XX/XXXX
Languages:  English, Spanish
Hobbies:  learning new softwares
Address:  abc colony, xyz city, 01245 fax

Question 3

Locate an accounting position online for which you may soon be qualified. Write a résumé to respond to this job announcement.

Answer 3

A resume must represent qualification and past performance of the candidate properly. If someone is going to write a resume for accounting position then he must consider his educational qualification as well as knowledge regarding the working of softwares like tally, SAP etc.
Resume required is as follows:
ABC
745 Main St.
City A, 30600
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
CAREER OBJECTIVE;
To build opportunities for bright future in terms of money, as well as in terms of reputation as a good accounting professional.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION:
Degree in accounting, the experience of working in many working environments.
EDUCATION:
Graduation from the University of A, in June 2013 with GPA 3.5 out of 4
Major: Accountancy
Have certification of Tally and SAP Business One ERP
WORK EXPERIENCE:
July 2012: XYZ Incorporation as a cashier
May 2012: Company A as a cashier
July 2012: Company L as an Accountant
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
1. Honor's program
2. Dean's list
3. Golden key
4. Outstanding College Student of A
5. Phi Chi theta Business Fraternity
6. Association of students in accounting
7. James E. Cassidy Scholarship
PERSONAL DETAIL:
Date of Birth: DD/MM/YY
Languages: English, Spanish
Hobbies: Learning new software

Question 4

Exchange résumés with one or more of your classmates. Critique the résumés, checking for effective organization, wording, and page design.
Proofread each other's résumés to be sure there are no mechanical or typographical errors. After you receive suggestions from your classmates, revise your résumé accordingly.

Question 5

Imagine that you find the following job announcement at your school's placement office. Prepare an application letter for this position to accompany your résumé.
ACCOUNTANT Entry-level staff accountant for a mid-sized business services fi rm. Degree required. Send résumé to Hugh Lee, Director of Human Resources, North Carolina Systems Consultants, Durham, NC 60314. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Question 6

The application letter you prepared for Exercise 14 - 5 was so effective and your résumé looked so impressive that you had an office interview with North Carolina Systems Consultants. At the interview, you met the company's president, George Owen, and several other accountants in the accounting department. You had lunch after the interview with Mary Wilson, a senior accountant in the firm, as well as the controller, Robert Wages. You learned that the company has been in business for six years, but that it is now expanding into a larger market and adding additional services for its customers.
Write a thank-you letter to follow up on your interview.

Question 7

The job listing for Johnson Peters, CPAs, shown in Figure 14-5 , is a typical listing of an entry-level job opening in a small to medium-size CPA firm. Assume you have all the qualifications for this job. Write your résumé and a letter of application to respond to this listing. Invent any facts you may need to complete this assignment. Address your letter to James Sorbon, Director of Personnel.

Question 8

The job listing for a tax analyst for National Chemical Corp., shown in Figure 14-6 , is typical of many job listings for this type of job. Assume you have all the qualifications for this position. Write your résumé and a letter of application to respond to this listing. Address your application to Susan Charon, Director of Human Resources. Invent any facts you may need to complete this assignment.

Question 9

The job listing for a corporate accountant, shown in Figure 14-7, is typical of many job listings for this type of job. Assume you have all the qualifications for this position. Write your résumé and a letter of application to respond to this listing. Address your application to Thomas Lombardo, Director of Human Resources. Invent any facts you may need to complete this assignment.