Resumes And Cover Letters-4 Secrets Every Job Seeker Needs To Know
Posted on December 25, 2007
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Many people know that employers tend to hire and promote people who dress and look like they do. That’s why we wear blue suits when we interview with banks or insurance companies, dress in clean slacks and a nice button down shirt when you interview for a maintenance position, and creative positions call for an interview outfit that is a bit more unique. Unfortunately, many people do not realize the importance of stylizing their resume in a way that matches their prospective employer. This explains why many highly qualified candidates do not even get an opportunity to interview. Here are four secrets you need to know in order to be successful with your resume response.
1.Learn the terminology. For example, lawyer’s call the people they serve clients, doctors call them patients, and retail organizations call them customers. Spend some time reading and speaking to people in the industry. Learn their terminology and make sure your resume consistently uses the correct terms.
2.Match tonality. Tonality is the voice that comes across on paper. If you are applying for a conservative position such as a bank or government organization, you want a resume that has a conservative tone. You want to sell yourself but in an understated formatted manner. If you are applying for a position in marketing or the creative arts you want to catch the company’s eye while maintaining clarity.
3.Don’t try to mask career changes. Sometimes when people have had several jobs or they’ve worked in several industries they assume prospective employers will be taken aback. Rather than being candid, these job seekers may try to mask their employment history by writings a “skills” resume. The truth is that people with diversified backgrounds can bring tremendous skills to a new industry or a new position. Take time to think about what skills you learned that may be useful to this employer.
4.Think like them–not you. If you were the person hiring, what skills would you be looking for in a job candidate? What qualities would be important?
Your resume is usually your first introduction to perspective employers. If you think you might need help, it is well worth the cost to hire a professional writer or visit a career counselor.
Kate Garvey can help you with resumes and cover letters. She is an experienced freelance writer with an extensive business background including real estate, information technology, telecommunications and publishing. http://www.kategarvey.net As founder and director of the Pet Care Resouce Center of America. (www.PetCareRCA.com) Kate provides free pet care tips, and resources for animal lovers. If you are seeking employment, business funding, start up, planning or expansion, Kate is available as your personal coach.
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