This is the time of year when many people start working on their resumes and doing job searches. People who are in college are about to graduate. People who work in education are considering their options for next school year. People in healthcare jobs may find this a good time to look for a change in facility or job title. The summer seems to get people motivated to make changes. On the other hand the economy is in a rough position so there are many people who are having trouble just finding a job much less changing jobs. In either case one of the most important things a person can do is to have a professional looking and sounding resume.
The resume is the first impression potential employers have of the person applying for a position. Most people do not know how to prepare a good resume. In the past I have used a specialized program that guides you through the process of choosing the wording to use and ordering of the information. I liked this idea when I first started but then I found that the resumes started to sound scripted. I then found that using the information given but changing the wording made the resume much more interesting. Employers want to know why they should hire you instead of someone else.
The cover letter of a resume can make all the difference in the world. This letter will give the person applying a chance to catch the employers attention and also to explain what they are looking for in a career and what they have to offer the employer in the way of experience and talent. This letter gives them a chance to show their personality in a way the actual resume doesn’t allow for. However, this does not mean that people should use colored font, cartoon fonts or outrageous colored paper to write their cover letter. Resumes and cover letters should be written in black ink and printer on white or cream colored paper. The font should be a professional font that would be used for any professional letter or document.
The words are what make the difference. The first two lines need to catch the employers attention so that they will read the rest of the letter and move on to the resume itself. Make sure to point out the experience and skills that are pertinent to the job. A person could be the fastest typist in the world but it would make no difference to someone looking for a dental hygienist. Highlighting the skills that are necessary for the job and your experience in those areas will catch the employers eye and help them decide whether you can do the job they are advertising.
Resume writing is an art form for some so if all else fails and you are unsure of your ability to create a professional and workable resume it is worth the money to pay a professional to help you build a resume and cover letter. It could make all the difference between finding a position immediately and waiting around for months for a phone call.
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