Resumes and cover letters should be targeted (i.e., customized) to every position you apply for. Although resumes have standard categories, their arrangement and content should be strategically planned.

A customized/targeted resume emphasizes skills and achievements aimed at a particular job. Cover letters do more the list what's in your resume; they are persuasive sales letters that explain how you (the applicant) meet the employer's needs (as explained in the job ad).

Resume and cover letter content is critical, but format is just as important. Review your text for specific cover letter and resume formatting guidelines.

Scenario:

Isabella R. Jimenez, an accounting student at Colorado State University-Pueblo, is applying for accounting internships and asks you to review her application package and give her some feedback.

1. Review theattached job announcementDownload attached job announcement for an accounting intern position.
2. Analyze, group, and categorize the key abilities and attributes being sought (e.g., technical skills).
3. Review Isabella'scover letterDownload cover letterandresumeDownload resume.
4. Describe your first impression. Is the package effective?
5. Using your textbook's formatting guidelines and what you know about targeted cover letters and resumes, list five weaknesses of Isabella's cover letter and five weaknesses of her resume.
6. Describe the feedback you'd give to Isabella about how she can improve her package (i.e., what should she focus on?).

Reference:

Attached job announcement:

Intern. Accounting *INNOVATION STARTS WITH YOU\" Are you interested in working for an organization that is making a difference in people's lives every day? We're a medical devices company that develops innovative neuroendovascular technologies for the treatment of vascular disease. We're a high-growth, customer-focused company with an entrepreneurial spirit producing some of the most reliable and technologically advanced products supported by proven clinical data. Take a closer look at what *Micro* Vention *TERUMO* has to offer. Our summer internship program immerses each intern in an interactive. project-based work environment. Over the span of three months, interns will participate in an in-depth orientation week, virtual facility tours, Leadership Speaker Series Q&A panel, community service activities, and virtual outdoor social events (including a Virtual Escape Room and Virtual Trivia)~al| crafted to invest in our interns' personal and professional development. Year over year, MicroVention continues to have best-inclass conversion rates, converting interns in the following departments: HR, HR Communications, Talent Development, Marketing, REID, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Accounting, and more. - Accounting Intern* The Accounting Intem will assist with the day-today Accouming functions in a manufacturing environment. The Intern may assist with month end close procedures, while completing other projects as assigned. Duties may include: - Reconciling subledgers to general ledger account balances ' Assist with maintaining and reconciling xed assets and preparing associated reports - Supporting the quarterly and annual audit process and preparing necessary schedules, reconciliations and analyses. - Assist Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable with daily processes and selected month-end activities. Assist HCP compliance specialist with data retrieval, reporting and ling. - Assist with internal audit control testing (J-SOX compliance) - Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned Assist with special projects - Assist with SAP ERP implementation. ' Auto req |D:* 96973R Location:* too-General and Administrative ' Qualifications:* 1. Working toward Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other related discipline. 2. Demonstrates a working knowledge of relevant GL accounting principles 3. lntennediate/advanced MS Excel knowledge and experience 4. High degree of accuracy in working with large amounts of data 5. Must assume responsibility for timeliness of work completion and perform to meet strict deadlines 6. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision - Desired Qualications* 1. Familiarity with US GAAP and IFRS technical accounting skills, 2. Skill in analyzing and interpreting nancial data in a manufacturing environment 3. Procient with ERP systems and accounting software (JDE a plus) - Additional lnfonnation* - This position will be a hybrid of onsite work and remote work. - Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. and not require visa sponsorship. . Relocation may be available for qualied candidates. - For more information, visit our website at {removed} and our Linkedln page at {removed}/company/microventioNlife/ur . ' ExternalFacing Title:* To Whom It May Concern: I saw your internship position yesterday and would like to apply right away. It would be so exiting to work for you esteemed rm! An internship would really give me much needed real-world experience and help my career. I have all the qualications you require in your add and more. I am a junior at Colorado State University-Pueblo and an Accounting major (with a minor in Finance). Accounting and Finance are my passion and I want to become a CPA and a nancial advisor. I have taken Intermediate I and II and now work as a nancial advisor with Primerica Financial Services in Pueblo. I should also tell you that I was at Target for four years. I leaned alot, but my heart is in accounting and nance. 1 am a team player, a born leader, motivated, reliable, and I shop excellent composure in stressful situation, for example, when customers complain. I put myself through school and always carry at least 15 units while working part time. You will probably agree that I am a good candidate for your internship position, which should start July 1. I feel that my motivation, passion, and strong people skills will serve your company well. Sincerely, Isabella R. Jimenez Resume of Isabella R. Jimenez 1340 East Phillips Ave., Apt. D Littleton, CO 80126 Phone 455-5182. E-Mail: Hotchilibabe@gmail.com OBJECTIVE I'm dying to land a first job in the "real world" with a big profitable company that will help me get ahead in the accounting field. SKILLS Word processing, Internet browsers (Explorer and Google), Powerpoint, Excel, type 40 wpm, databases, spreadsheets; great composure in stressful situations; 3 years as leader and supervisor and 4 years in customer service. EDUCATION Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, Colorado. AA degree Spring 2021 Now I'm pursuing a BA in Accounting at CSU-Pueblo, majoring in Accounting; my minor is Finance. My expected degree date is June 2023; I recieved a Certificate of Completion in Entry Level Accounting in June 2021. I graduated East High School, Denver, CO in 2018 Highlights: Named Line Manger of the Month at Target, 08/2018 and 09/2019 . Obtained a Certificate in Entry Level Accounting, June 2021 Chair of Accounting Society, Spring and fall 2020 Dean's Honor List, Fall 2020 . . Financial advisor training completed through Primerica (May 2021) Webmaster for M.E.Ch.A, Spring 2020 Part-time Employment Financial Consultant, 2020 to present I worked only part-time (January 2020-present) for Primerica Financial Services, Pueblo, CO to assist clients in refinancing a mortgage or consolidating a current mortgage loan and also to advice clients in assessing their need for life insurance. Target, Littleton, CO. As line manager, from September 2017-October 2019, I supervised 22 cashiers and front-end associates. I helped to write schedules, disciplinary action notices, and performance appraisals. I also kept track of change drawer and moeny exchanges; occasionally was manager on duty for entire store. Mr. K's Floral Design of Denver. I taught flower design from August, 2016 to September, 2017. I supervised 5 florists, made floral arrangements for big events like weddings, send them to customers, and restocked flowers