Without a doubt, one of the most important moments in the selection process for our master's programs happens even before registration: preparing the necessary documents!
To compete for a position in either Master's Degree in Public Administration how much in Master in Economics For IDP, you need to prepare a resume and cover letter, which must be attached when filling out the application form.
For being the first contact between the evaluation committee and the candidateIt is essential to have these documents well-written and correctly formatted to move on to the next phase – the interview with our coordinators and professors.
But don't worry! We're here to help.
Therefore, we've prepared some tips to help you make a good first impression with your resume and cover letter.
Check out:
Curriculum
A resume is a document that presents a A summary of their entire professional and academic career. and points Where do you want to go?In the selection process for master's programs, the curriculum is the very first contact The first impression that evaluators have before meeting you in person will be the first impression they get of you.
Pay attention to these details:
1. Header: Please provide your updated personal information, such as your name, profession, and contact details.
2. Training: In this section, list your academic experiences, starting with your most recent course and continuing on. For each topic, remember to include the course name, institution, and year of completion.
3. Professional experience: Also in reverse chronological order, list the name of the organization you work/worked for, your position, the period during which you worked, and a brief description of the activities you performed.
4. Additional information: It's also interesting to include your other achievements and skills, such as foreign languages you are proficient in, publications, awards, certifications, exchange programs, and more.
Presentation letter
The purpose of the cover letter is to present a summary, written in letter format and as a historical and reflective account, of your experiences. In this section, you will have the opportunity to detail the main projects and activities developed in the places you have been, the role each played in your career path, and how they influence your decision to pursue a master's degree now. It's time to "sell your product"!
Check out our tips for writing your cover letter:
1. Select the experiences you want to mention: Which ones were the most important? Which one impacted you the most?
2. Organize a logical sequence to present them.Not necessarily in chronological order. How about starting with the high point of your career and working your way back?
3. Highlight experiences that were not sufficiently valued in your resume: Because it's more objective, we know that sometimes important details about topics mentioned in a resume are missing. Use the cover letter to elaborate on these points!
4. Look for connections between your professional and academic experiences and the master's program position: Why do you want to pursue a master's degree? What impact do you hope to have? What areas of interest within the master's program are you interested in?
5. Do you already have any ideas for the research project? You don't need to go into too much detail, but presenting the committee with an outline of the path you intend to take leading up to your dissertation defense can be a very positive point.
6. Pay attention to formatting and spelling: Review the text as many times as necessary and, if you prefer, ask someone to double-check it!
7. Read the master's program announcement.This way, you can check and score everything that is being required.
Want some more tips? Click here to download our complete material, which Includes resume and cover letter templates. which you can use as a basis for your own!
Furthermore, our team of consultants is always available. Need help? Find out who to ask:
Camila Holanda, relationship consultant for the Master's program in Public Administration.
Telephone and Whatsapp: (61) 99923-9947 / E-mail: ppga.atendimento@idp.edu.br
Túlio Moraes, relationship consultant for the Master's program in Economics at IDP.
Telephone and Whatsapp: (61) 9853-8698 / E-mail: ppge.atendimento@idp.edu.br
