Resume / Cover Letter Project

Scenario: Spokane Community Colleges has recently posted an ad in the Spokesman Review.

The ad reads:

The Community Colleges of Spokane seeks a production artist with Macintosh platform and software experience. CCS 's in-house design department is currently seeking an individual proficient in Quark and/or InDesign, PhotoShop, Freehand and/or Illustrator applications. The candidate should also be able to write HTML and design for the World Wide Web using Dreamweaver, ImageReady or Fireworks. Flash animation and knowledge of actionscript a plus. Ability to work in teams and produce quality design work a must. Starting pay is $10.50 -$12.50 an hour with room to grow. DOE/DOQ and full benefits after 90 days. Send cover and letter resume to:


Spokane Community Colleges
Attn: Greg Stiles
MS3190
3410 W Fort George Wright Drive
Spokane, WA 99224-5288

Cover letter and resume application need to be postmarked by June 1st.
Spokane Community Colleges is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In order to make your cover letter and resume stand out from the other possible candidates for the job, you will need to create a stationery design that reflects the quality of your work. This stationery design should be flexible enough to print out a business card, letterhead and envelope on a standard color printer. (The business card will be used for networking.)

Along with your cover letter, resume, and business card you will need to submit the following...

Graphic Designers:

A Logo Sheet that matches the design of the cover letter / resume
(ex: Karli Fairbanks | Lindell Serrin)

Web Designers:

Screen Captures of page of Designs that matches the cover letter / resume
(ex:Tansy Mitchell | Adler | Martin )

 

Course Calendar

 

Step 1: Meet with your Coop-Seminar instructor.

  1. Go to the Resume coverletter project page and collect the project information:
    1. View Student Cover Letter / Resume examples above.

  2. Schedule a meeting with the Coop- instructor, to answer any questions for this project.

Step 2: Research standard cover letter and resume formats.

Use the resources provided in class along with the following links for your research:

http://www.eresumes.com/
The electronic resume page covers a lot of information about creating ascii and web, and scannable documents.

Resume Templates
Micorsoft Word templates for job resumes. Includes "Advertising industry professional" template.

www.collegegrad.com
Lots of detailed information on resume preparation.

www.staffingworld.com
Even MORE resume tips.

http://www.blueskyresumes.com/resume_sample_03.html
Before/after sample

Step 3: Send your cover letter, resume and business card via standard US postal mail to:

Spokane Community Colleges
Attn: Greg Stiles
MS3190
3410 W Fort George Wright Drive
Spokane, WA 99224-5288

Step 4: Submit a PDF file of your business card, cover letter, resume and logo sheet to the Coop Seminar folder provided.

Step 5: Fill out self-assessment: