KANSAS CITY, Mo. _ As college students inching closer and closer to the real world, we all know resumes and cover letters are important.
After speaking with Carlton Thompson, VP and executive editor at MLB.com, and Jim Jenks, VP and executive producer MLB Advanced Media, at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, I learned a few new things.
Jenks, for example, said he doesn't give cover letters a lot of weight. I thought a cover letter was maybe even more important than a resume when applying for a job. But both he and Thompson agreed strong letters of recommendation are more significant.
Jenks and Thompson also suggested including all relevant organizations in which you've been involved on your resume. (But don't forget to prioritize). Ever since middle school, I remember people talking about participating in everything from chess club to intramural football to "boost your resume." But the MLB.com executives' advice was a little different _ demonstrate your passion for the job by including relevant organizations. SJI, they said, is a good start.
Probably the biggest takeaway from the question-and-answer session Sunday was to start early. Both Thompson and Jenks said experience is what they look for most when scouring resumes. Jenks, in fact, just hired someone right out of college, largely due to her impressive four internships. Despite her youth, she could talk the business.
So even though you might want to make your resume fancy, colorful and jam-packed, take some tips from the experts: Keep it simple. Keep it relevant. And start early.
— Anne Dankelson
After speaking with Carlton Thompson, VP and executive editor at MLB.com, and Jim Jenks, VP and executive producer MLB Advanced Media, at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, I learned a few new things.
Jenks, for example, said he doesn't give cover letters a lot of weight. I thought a cover letter was maybe even more important than a resume when applying for a job. But both he and Thompson agreed strong letters of recommendation are more significant.
Jenks and Thompson also suggested including all relevant organizations in which you've been involved on your resume. (But don't forget to prioritize). Ever since middle school, I remember people talking about participating in everything from chess club to intramural football to "boost your resume." But the MLB.com executives' advice was a little different _ demonstrate your passion for the job by including relevant organizations. SJI, they said, is a good start.
Probably the biggest takeaway from the question-and-answer session Sunday was to start early. Both Thompson and Jenks said experience is what they look for most when scouring resumes. Jenks, in fact, just hired someone right out of college, largely due to her impressive four internships. Despite her youth, she could talk the business.
So even though you might want to make your resume fancy, colorful and jam-packed, take some tips from the experts: Keep it simple. Keep it relevant. And start early.
— Anne Dankelson
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