ELEMENTS OF A RESUME THAT WILL IMPRESS
The primary element of an ideal resume contains powerful and assertive statements about your talents, characteristics and accomplishments. No need to be shy. You are going for the gold so sell yourself with all that is in you!
The secondary element of an ideal resume will show “you know your stuff” and know it well! This will be proven by education, experience, work history and any other relevant affiliations that shows the prospective employer that you are a person of substance and not only of design.
Keep in mind that the more standard resume will simply be a chronological account of a very boring life and most people will not give it a second glance. Write your resume to be interesting and even impressive and watch as your phone rings for that important interview!
You will write a resume that does much more than just inform; you will write a resume that compels to action! Your resume will become as a good bargaining tool! Your prospective employer will be interested and will stand up and take notice! This is exactly what you want.
Be bold about your assertive statements, but, not too bold. Leave them wanting for more. Tease a bit with nuggets of information and let them be interested to know more.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Template for Cover Letters
BASIC COVER LETTER TEMPLATE EXAMPLE
Using a good cover letter template, you can simply fill in the blanks. You might want to do this until you feel entirely confident in designing your own. All of the samples given are just a few appropriate ways to write a good cover letter.
Your full name
Your full mailing address
Your City, state, and zip
Your Telephone number(s)
Your Email address
Today’s date
Your addressee’s full name
Their professional title
The Organization name
Their mailing address
Their City, state and zip
Dear Mr. (full name here) or Ms. (full name here)
Open your letter with something that will command attention—a statement that establishes you to your reader. Briefly state which job or position you are applying for.
The secondary section of your letter should be highly relevant to the position applied for. Offer one or two (brief) paragraphs that point to why you are the best one for the job. Do NOT simply summarize your resume!
Your closing paragraph is critical to your success! You need to initiate action! Do this by explaining what action you will take, such as: I will call you at such and such a time to arrange an interview. If not being so forward, end with: I look forward to your response. If you leave the calling in their hands always state: Please contact me to set up a good time for an interview and make certain they have your contact information at hand.
Always finish your letter with:
Sincerely yours, or Yours truly, or similar
Your signature written by hand
Your name (typewritten)
Enclosure (you can type in “resume” after Enclosure, or leave blank)
Using a good cover letter template, you can simply fill in the blanks. You might want to do this until you feel entirely confident in designing your own. All of the samples given are just a few appropriate ways to write a good cover letter.
Your full name
Your full mailing address
Your City, state, and zip
Your Telephone number(s)
Your Email address
Today’s date
Your addressee’s full name
Their professional title
The Organization name
Their mailing address
Their City, state and zip
Dear Mr. (full name here) or Ms. (full name here)
Open your letter with something that will command attention—a statement that establishes you to your reader. Briefly state which job or position you are applying for.
The secondary section of your letter should be highly relevant to the position applied for. Offer one or two (brief) paragraphs that point to why you are the best one for the job. Do NOT simply summarize your resume!
Your closing paragraph is critical to your success! You need to initiate action! Do this by explaining what action you will take, such as: I will call you at such and such a time to arrange an interview. If not being so forward, end with: I look forward to your response. If you leave the calling in their hands always state: Please contact me to set up a good time for an interview and make certain they have your contact information at hand.
Always finish your letter with:
Sincerely yours, or Yours truly, or similar
Your signature written by hand
Your name (typewritten)
Enclosure (you can type in “resume” after Enclosure, or leave blank)
Cover Letters
HOW TO WRITE A GOOD COVER LETTER
Top left hand corner of letter, write your contact details, date
Howard Johnston Tilly
2150 Orange Grove
New York, NY 55555
(555) 555-5555
January 2, 2008
Write contact details of prospective employer
Mr. John Smythe
Director
Icon Management
5854 Tombon Road
New York, NY 55555
Dear Mr. Smythe
Opening paragraph - Use an opening that will bring yourself to the attention of the reader and make clear the exact job you are applying for. Use one of the following:
1. Summarize the opening
2. Name the opening
3. Request an opening
4. Question the availability of an opening
Secondary paragraph(s)- Provide descriptive information to provide the reader with good reasons to invite you to an interview. Use a variety of the following:
1. Education
2. Work experience
3. Ability to work with others and/or alone
4. Interest in your field
5. Interest in the company
6. Responsibilities in previous positions
Closing paragraph - This will be written so your prospective employer will take action!
Take the initiative and suggest a good time for you to come in for an interview. Be sure to include all of your contact information, including your email and fax numbers.
Close with:
Sincerely,
Enclosure (this will be your resume)
To review, you will always begin your cover letter by placing your full name, address, telephone number and email address, if you have one, in the top left hand corner of your letter. You will follow this with the same information addressing your letter to your prospective employer.
When addressing your prospect, always use full name, address, etc., and do not use abbreviations.
Address your letter directly to the person in charge of hiring.
Sign your letter by hand.
KEY PHRASES TO BE USED IN YOUR COVER LETTER
1) I am writing to you in response to your advertisement in the Washington Post, dated May 13th, 2004.
2) As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and accomplishments match this position’s requirements.
3) I would like to point out......(add text that is most relevant to the position.)
4) During my 5 yrs. with Amsted and Querns, I initiated extensive improvements that resulted in garnering 30 more clients for the period ending....
5) I would appreciate the opportunity.... to meet with you to discuss my qualifications for your position, OR,...to speak with you in person.
6) Please accept this letter as an expression of my interest in the position of...
7) A copy of my resume has been enclosed for your review.
8) I believe that my skill-set matches perfectly with your requirements.
9) I possess the right combination of nursing skills to be an asset to your organization.
10) I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my potential contributions to your company.
11) I look forward....to hearing back from you....OR.....to your reply.
Top left hand corner of letter, write your contact details, date
Howard Johnston Tilly
2150 Orange Grove
New York, NY 55555
(555) 555-5555
January 2, 2008
Write contact details of prospective employer
Mr. John Smythe
Director
Icon Management
5854 Tombon Road
New York, NY 55555
Dear Mr. Smythe
Opening paragraph - Use an opening that will bring yourself to the attention of the reader and make clear the exact job you are applying for. Use one of the following:
1. Summarize the opening
2. Name the opening
3. Request an opening
4. Question the availability of an opening
Secondary paragraph(s)- Provide descriptive information to provide the reader with good reasons to invite you to an interview. Use a variety of the following:
1. Education
2. Work experience
3. Ability to work with others and/or alone
4. Interest in your field
5. Interest in the company
6. Responsibilities in previous positions
Closing paragraph - This will be written so your prospective employer will take action!
Take the initiative and suggest a good time for you to come in for an interview. Be sure to include all of your contact information, including your email and fax numbers.
Close with:
Sincerely,
Enclosure (this will be your resume)
To review, you will always begin your cover letter by placing your full name, address, telephone number and email address, if you have one, in the top left hand corner of your letter. You will follow this with the same information addressing your letter to your prospective employer.
When addressing your prospect, always use full name, address, etc., and do not use abbreviations.
Address your letter directly to the person in charge of hiring.
Sign your letter by hand.
KEY PHRASES TO BE USED IN YOUR COVER LETTER
1) I am writing to you in response to your advertisement in the Washington Post, dated May 13th, 2004.
2) As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and accomplishments match this position’s requirements.
3) I would like to point out......(add text that is most relevant to the position.)
4) During my 5 yrs. with Amsted and Querns, I initiated extensive improvements that resulted in garnering 30 more clients for the period ending....
5) I would appreciate the opportunity.... to meet with you to discuss my qualifications for your position, OR,...to speak with you in person.
6) Please accept this letter as an expression of my interest in the position of...
7) A copy of my resume has been enclosed for your review.
8) I believe that my skill-set matches perfectly with your requirements.
9) I possess the right combination of nursing skills to be an asset to your organization.
10) I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my potential contributions to your company.
11) I look forward....to hearing back from you....OR.....to your reply.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
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