Kinsey Lanier

Kinsey Lanier4048 Quail Nest Ln New Smyrna Beach FL, 32168 | (386)451-7319 | [email protected]

April 27, 2016

Dear Interviewer:

I am interested in working for your company as an intern this summer.

I have done extensive research on the intern opportunity and believe I would be a good fit for this company. My focus on team work and strong communication has bestowed in me good work ethic and the importance of customer service.

My experience in sales at Culvers of Port Orange has taught me how to coerce customers to get them to buy the product we are trying to sell. After working at Culvers for almost a year, I have learned the importance of teamwork in the workplace and how important it is to have superb communication skills with anyone and everyone you encounter.

Thank you for your time and for considering me as a candidate for the studious internship this summer. I look forward to talking with you again in the future.

Sincerely,

Kinsey Lanier

Cover Letter Notes Kinsey Lanier5th Period

Cover letters should talk about the skills you can contribute to the company

Do research into the company you are interested in working at

Cover letters are short and precise

Cover letters are introductions for your resume

The information in a cover letter is crucial in the initial screening process

Include points such as your main objective to work, your expertise, and how enthusiastic you are about working there

Kinsey Lanier

4048 Quail Nest Ln, New Smyrna Beach FL, 32168 | (386)451-7319 | [email protected]

EXTRA CURRICULARS

Latin Honor Society: Helps advance vocabulary and helps in all academic area

Academy of Finance: Prepares us for the business world and our financial futures

Varsity Tennis: Gives me a sense of teamwork and leadership to get our team to states this year

SKILLS

Communication Skills

· Able to Communicate with customers about what they need and parents about wellbeing of their child.

Problem Solving Skills

· Answer customer inquiries and make sure all issues are resolved efficiently and quickly.

EXPERIENCE

June 2015-Present

Crew Member,  Culvers of Port Orange

· Train new team members on guest service expectations and safety procedures

· Monitor dining room to ensure optimal guest experience

· Communicate with kitchen and coworkers

July 2013-present

Nursery Volunteer,  Christ the King Community Church

· Work closely with infants and young children

· Schedule other nursery volunteers and inform them of their responsibilities

EDUCATION

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Spruce Creek High School August 2013- May 2017

Daytona State College August 2015-Presnt

Resume Notes

Communication is one of the most important skills you can have You should include research skills You should include computer literacy You should include flexibility and adaptability You should include your interpersonal abilities You should include your leadership and management skills You should include your multicultural awareness You should include your planning and organizational skills You should include your problem solving skills You should include your teamwork skills

The top ten values to have are:

Honesty Adaptability Dedication and Hard work Dependability and responsibility Loyalty Positive attitude Professionalism Self confidence Self motivation Willingness to learn

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Sample interview questions:

Tell me about yourself Tell me about your strengths What are your weaknesses? Why did you apply for the job? Why do you want to leave your current employment? Tell me what you know about our company Where do you see yourself five years from now? How would you describe yourself? How has your college experience prepared you for a career? What influenced you to choose this career? Why should we hire you? How do you deal with conflict? Which college classes or subjects did you enjoy the most? Do you have a geographic preference? To what extent would you be willing to travel for the job?

Part Five Summary

1. Employers look for candidate’s communication skills, their dedication, their teamwork skills, their hard work, and their flexibility.

2. When an employer asks what your weaknesses are they don’t really want you to give a real weakness. They want something that is a good weakness. For example, my response would be that I never say “no” meaning that I always agree to everything and sometimes forget to focus on things that matter to me. This is a good weakness because it shows that you are hardworking.

3. You should say the employment style was different than you were expecting. You should never talk bad about a previous employer.

4. Dress one step higher than the job you are applying for, make sure you look professional, and don’t wear too much makeup or jewelry.

5. The goal of a cover letter is to display your skills and give a summary of why you want the job in a concise document.

6. You should always write a thank you letter to show that you appreciate the employer for giving you the opportunity, show them that you are serious about getting the job, and sending a thank you letter will help you stand out from the rest of the candidates.

7. Nonverbal cues can make you seem approachable or like you are standoff ish.8. What are you looking for in a candidate? Can you tell me about the day to day

responsibilities of the job? What are your expectations for someone that works here?

9. You should have multiple copies of your resume and cover letter and pick out an outfit so you can be on time for your interview.

10. Showcase your skills, address the interviewer, and explain why you want the job11. Communication because I can talk and understand my coworkers and teamwork

because I am able to work well with everyone.12. If you don’t have any previous employment you should list your skills and your

volunteer work.

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