JOB MATERIALS

About this Project

The job materials assignment required me to create two professional career-oriented documents, a resume and a cover letter, and practice writing to a hiring manager. These documents would be based on a real-world job position I found on the career management platform, Handshake, to give me practical experience that can be used in the future. At the time of writing these documents, I was enrolled as a computer science major, though I am now a graphic design major with a game design track.

Before I started working on the resume, I created an outline of my credentials, education, important links, and work experience. I also had my portfolio website up and running at this time, so I was able to put this on my resume as well. This allowed me to stay organized and keep track of relevant information so I could focus on designing the layout and structure of the document.

For the cover letter, I found an internship position that matched my interests and worked well with my current resume. After I found the listing, I created another planning document that held the title of the position, its location, and work responsibilities. From there I noted my qualifications and how my experience can be beneficial for the company.

After writing up the documents and submitting them, I received very helpful feedback. My cover letter needed the most work where my resume had minimal issues. When making updates to my cover letter, I mainly reorganized the content and was clearer on what my thesis was. I ended up moving my address and contact information into the header section up top instead of below the date. I removed duplicated references to contact information at the end of the document and split a big central body paragraph that explained my experience into two sections, one specifically for my experiences at UCF.

From this project, I learned how to create a resume that highlights my strengths in an easily scannable format. Additionally, I practiced writing a potential cover letter to a real employer that expresses my interest in a specific job position and shares how I can be a valuable member of the organization. Finally, I got the chance to reflect on my skills and what I have learned from my experience throughout my life.