The
Perfect Resume The Resume Commandments Thou
shalt not write about your past; thou shalt write about your
future!
Thou
shalt not confess. Stick to what’s relevant and marketable.
Thou
shalt not write job descriptions; thou shalt write achievement
statements.
Thou
shalt not write about stuff you don’t want to do again.
Promote best skills.
Thou
shalt say less rather than more. Distill qualifications into
a minimum of words.
Thou
shalt not write in paragraphs; thou shalt use bullet points.(quick
and easy)
Thou
shalt not lie. Be creative, but always be honest.
Cover Letters that Connect Think of your letter as the basis of the ideal script for the job interview you’ll have with the person to whom you’re writing. Let your letter indicate the following things: What
topic could break the ice at the beginning of the interview
What
kind of personality you have
What
types of things you have to talk about in your meeting
What
you hope to get from the interview
If your cover letter can say these four things, it will make an employer start imagining that you and she are having a conversation. When she does that, she’ll be more apt to read your resume and then reach for the phone to call you for an interview. Other tips: Put
together a business card that works like a “mini-resume.”
Showcase
skills and experience (volunteer work) you might not think to
include.
Search
for a job even while in your current job.
Search
and apply for jobs online!
Network
to scout out the perfect new position.
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