Odysseus’ Resume and
Cover Letter Assignment
Odysseus is applying for the position of “Ancient Greek Hero” and has asked you for help in drafting a resume and cover letter for the application. A resume is a specially formatted list of jobs or activities that you have participated in that show that you are a good match for a job. A cover letter is where you explain why you are a good fit for a job based on your resume. Almost every job that you apply for requires a resume and cover letter so this is a good opportunity for you to learn how to write both of them.
Part 1: The Resume (50 points)
For the purpose of Odysseus’ resume we are going to have a list of obstacles that he has overcome (such as They Cyclops’ Cave, The Sirens Songs, A Journey to Hades, etc) instead of jobs or activities. A resume has the following parts and should be formatted like the examples provided:
· Name
· Contact Information (address, email address, phone number, etc)
· Schools attended and grades received
· Honors received (optional)
· Jobs or activities (in this case it will be Obstacles Overcome)
o A short, but specific description (2-3 sentences) of the obstacle and how it was overcome
· Skills
Obviously you do not know all this information about Odysseus so you will need to make some of it up. Be creative and show what you do know about Odysseus to help make up your answers (for example you may not know his address but you do know he lives in Troy).
Your resume needs to be neatly written and formatted like the examples provided for you.
Resume Rubric (50 points total)
ÿ includes at least five obstacles that Odysseus faced on his journey (10 points)
ÿ includes a 2-3 sentences description of each obstacle on resume (10 points)
ÿ each description describes the obstacle and how it was overcome (10 points)
ÿ has creative contact information, school attended and skills that Odysseus may have
possessed (10 points)
ÿ follows the format of the resume, is typed and includes all the necessary components (10
points)
Part 2: Cover Letter (50 points)
A cover letter follows a specific format, each paragraph has a purpose:
· First paragraph (can be one or two sentences): Tells the employer why you are writing
o In this case Odysseus should be explaining why he wants to be considered a Greek Hero
· Second and third paragraph: Explain why you are a good fit for the job by using information from your resume to explain why you are a good fit for the job.
o In this case Odysseus should be explaining what traits he has that Greeks would be looking for in a hero and when, in his journey, he showed those traits
· Fourth Paragraph (can be one or two sentences): Tell the employer that you would be happy to provide any additional information and that you are looking forward to speaking with him/her in person in your interview
Your cover letter should be written neatly and formatted as a formal cover letter (see the attached examples).
Cover Letter Rubric (50 points total)
ÿ first paragraph describes why Odysseus wants to be a hero, last paragraph says that
Odysseus will be in touch with the employer(10 points)
ÿ middle paragraphs list at least three obstacles that Odysseus faced (10 points)
ÿ middle paragraphs explain the traits that are illustrated by Odysseus’ actions (10 points)
ÿ middle paragraphs connects Odysseus traits to values of Ancient Greek society (10
points)
ÿ follows the format of the cover letter, is typed and includes all the necessary components
(10 points)