Tips on how to write a resume and cover letter

When employers are looking to hire someone, the important thing to realize is that they don’t want to spend all day reading a single resume.

Looking for a job is hard work and can be very frustrating. That’s why it’s helpful to know what employers are looking for with resumes and cover letters, so you can stop looking for a job and get hired.

How to write a resume

Here are 5 quick tips to follow to make your resume stand out among many others a potential employer will see:

• Be brief: New employers don’t want to take the time to review a three-page resume. Try to fit all your information on one page if you can.
• Bullet your key qualifications: Using a bulleted list is a quick way to highlight all of your experience. This is much easier than adding separate listings for each work experience and is a quick reference.
• Include main points: Your resume should include employment history, education, experience, defined purpose, affiliations, and references. His interests and hobbies are unnecessary at this time. If they want to know, they will ask you in the interview.
• Update information: Be sure to include up-to-date contact information.
• Keep it simple: Resumes should be simple and professional, so skip the flashy fonts and colors. Follow 12 pt Times New Roman or 12 pt. Messenger for your resume.

How to write a cover letter

Cover letters allow you to add all the information about yourself that you shouldn’t include on your resume. This is where you can point out all the reasons a company wants to hire you. For example, you want to let them know that you are a motivated entrepreneur, etc.

The cover letter should be approx. a spread page and include your contact information on the top left, the date, and be addressed to Human Resources or any contact person the company requests.

When you can, you’ll want to research your potential position and include your past accomplishments from your past experiences. You will also want to include what makes you want to work with their company, for example, saying that they are a cutting-edge company, etc.

Finally, when writing your cover letter, make sure you don’t make any grammatical errors and that all your spelling is correct.

Don’t use people’s names unless you’re sure who you’re talking to. If you do not have a specific person to contact, please write to the Department you are looking to work for.