Help with resume/cover letter?

Question

Is there a website where I can find how to write an effective resume or does anyone have any comments on what an employer looks for in a resume..or any tips on resumes? Also, what should a cover letter have in it, does a cover letter make a difference? Thank you

Answer 1

Spark enough interest from your resume to get an interview! Present your assets in a professional, interesting, positive, short but detailed, pleasing to the eye document that is focused on the employer's needs. Remember that your resume is a snapshot of your background, education, experience, and personality. It should display qualifications that focus each position or firm's needs. Your resume will be a springboard for interview questions; therefore, include positive information that you will want to expand on when you meet your potential employer.
Blow the dust off of that old resume! Remember that contemporary resumes are QUICK! Use bullets not paragraphs. Change words like "Responsible for" to action verbs like managed, created, coordinated, expanded, edited, budgeted, designed, facilitated. (View more action verbs below.) With the most current job having the most detail, include essential information like dollars saved, number of clients served, and computer skills obtained.
Top 10 Checklist for Your Updated Resume:
Is my resume tailored for the particular position?
Does it show the match between my related experience and the employer's needs?
Does it display my increased responsibilities/successes?
Does it list employers, titles, and duties chronologically?
Is it clean and attractive to look at?
Are there different fonts and styles that make it easy to read?
Does it include all the necessary information for further correspondence?
Is it produced on quality stationery?
Has it been critiqued by a number of people?
Is it accompanied by a cover letter?
Resume action verb include:
AcquireAdministerAdviseAnalyzeCompleteConduct CoordinateDetermineDevelopExamineEstablishFacilitate ImplementInterpretMaintainManageObtainOrganize PerformPreparePromoteReviewSuperviseSupport
Use the cover letter - a faceless, ageless message - to communicate your core qualifications for the job opening. Resist the temptation to cite years of experience or encyclopedic knowledge of your industry's history. Instead, concentrate on recent, specific accomplishments that make you a match for the job. Also use the cover message to showcase your business writing skills and familiarity with the language of your industry or occupation. You're likely to have emerged from the US education system before it descended into its present state of mediocrity, and this should show in your writing. If elements of your resume might raise substantial questions for its reviewers, it's best to address these in the cover letter, where you can carefully calibrate your response -- without revealing your age. It's important to get stuff like resume gaps out of the way immediately. The second half of the cover message is a good place to do so.

Answer 2

You can find appropriate resume templates from Monster or any job board for that matter. Make sure that your resume is any the appropriate format for your industry and is concise and clean.
Also, make sure that you send the correct version when emailing your resume. As your resume might need to be in plain txt version.

The Cover Letter should be sincere. Have a eye opening statement. The a brief paragraph on how you found the job and who you are. Highlight, relevant experiences and make the connection back to the job that you are applying for.

I hope this helps!

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Answer 3

resume making is a very crucial process for everyone who is serious about his/her career!

I would suggest you take some professional help from MS word which has inbuilt resume templates for making your resume.

You can also follow the step-by-step instruction to make your free resume, using the resume builder provided with MS office.

Resume styles differ according to profession, and sources of sample resumes are available in my profile, have a look :)

all the best :)

Answer 4

Resume tips:

* Format and proofread carefully!!!! Employers want to see your most professional side.

* For each position, give a specific, active sentence describing what you did. Not good: "Office work." Good: "Managed payroll and accounts receivable. Developed more efficient filing system."

Cover letter tips:

* You need one short paragraph telling which position you are interested in and why; one short paragraph explaining your qualifications or contributions; and a concluding line or two. ("I feel that my talents make me a great fit for XX Team, and I look forward to hearing from you. Please contact me if I can provide any additional information.")

* Your cover letter is your chance to give your own spin to the facts in the resume. In each paragraph, include 1-3 sentences of summary ("I studied electrical engineering at Michigan State University") and 1-2 sentences of commentary ("The opportunity to experiment sparked my enthusiasm for a research-oriented position.")

* If you need to explain or excuse anything, this is your chance ("I spent the year after my college graduation traveling, and I hope to apply my experiences to my position at Team XX.")

Hope this helps. Best of luck to you!