Whether you're ready to start applying to a Work-Based Learning opportunity, or just want to get a head start on application materials, MajorClarity will guide you through the needed details for a resume and cover letter. These documents are very common when it comes to applying to an opportunity. You can share these with your Counselor or Teacher for review, or even have them on deck for an internship or job application.
Resume Builder
Work your way through the tabs at the top of the page to add your details and build your resume. When complete, you can view and download a PDF version. 
Basic Information
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First and Last Name
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Email Address
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Phone Number
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Your address (street, city, state, zip)
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Objective
Click Save Basic Information.
Experience
Click Add Experience to add details about an opportunity you've completed or started.
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Company Name
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Company Location
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Start Date
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End Date
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Job Title
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Job Description
Click Save. You can come back to this section anytime to Edit or Delete a Job Experience.
Education
Click Add school to add a new school.
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School name
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School location
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Start date
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Graduation date
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Degree awarded (college only)
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GPA
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Honors
Click Save. You can come back to this section anytime to Edit or Delete a school.
Skills
Did you pick up some industry-specific skills while working a job? Any areas you excel in? This is a good section to highlight some of those acquired skills.
Click Add skills to add the Skill group and accompanying Skills. Click Save. You can come back to this section anytime to Edit or Delete your skills.
Managing your Resume
Once you've added your details, click Review/Download as PDF to see your finished resume and download or print it. If you'd like to make additional edits in Word, you can click Download Customizable DOCX.
Cover Letter Builder
A resume's best friend is a Cover Letter. In writing a cover letter, you have a chance to connect with the recipient (employer) and let them know why you're a great fit for the opportunity. You can create multiple Cover Letters within MajorClarity so that each Cover Letter can be catered to the specific opportunity you're seeking.
At the bottom of the Resume Builder page, click New Cover Letter. 
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Give your Cover Letter a name (this can be generic or specific to an application).
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The first section of your cover letter is your contact information. Include your preferred contact information where the employer can reach you.
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Name
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Email
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Phone Number
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Next, include the name of the company and the individual you are addressing the letter to, such as the recruiter or hiring manager.
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Company Name
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Contact Name
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The final section of the Cover Letter builder guides you through what should be included in the body of your letter. The body of your letter should include:
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Introduction - introduce yourself and your background
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Reason for applying - express your interest in what the company does, and why you want to work for the company.
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Why you are a great candidate - describe why you think you are a great fit for the position.
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Closing - including a closing, such as "Sincerely" or "Best Regards", or another professional closing that you prefer.
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Click Save Cover Letter when you're done. 