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 RESUME' TIPS - MORE TOOLS for JOB SEEKERS
 

It's very important that you make a good impression on "paper".  A professional looking résumé and cover letter will take you far. Employers receive many résumés for any given position and generally don't spend a lot of time studying each one.  If your résumé is difficult to read, it could be passed-up for those that are easier to skim. Below are examples you can download which demonstrate how to properly put yourself on paper.

 
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1. Although we live in these modern times, some employers still like to receive resumes by way of antiquated means such as "FAX".  Most people don't own a fax machine, but if you are serious about finding a job, you may wish to consider investing in one, otherwise you may miss out on an opportunity with an employer who provides no other form of contact. 

Download this FAX Cover example to help you create your first form of contact with a potential employer.
 

2. In addition to your fax cover, you should also have prepared a Résumé Cover letter.  This is great way to introduce yourself and give a very brief overview of your qualifications.  This is also a great way to wet the appetite of potential interviews and a good way to gain a few points by making their job easier.

Download the Résumé Cover letter example below to help guide you in creating your own.

3. The Résumé. This is the most important part of your job seeking tools. Your résumé should be easy to read, have a consistent flow and provide pertinent information and highlights about your pervious positions.  Your résumé should never be printed on strange colored paper.  Only white or a light-cream are considered professional and acceptable.  When preparing your résumé, the general expectation of provided information should go back 10 years, beginning with your most recent employment.  If you have more than one employer for the last 10 years, don't try to fit everything on one page.  If a potential interviewer has to work extra hard to understand your résumé, they will likely skip it.

Use the example Résumé below to help guide you in creating your own.

4. Follow up.  As we mentioned earlier, it is very important to follow up with your interviewer by sending a letter thanking them for the interview and to briefly touch on why you are the right candidate for the position.  This is often something many job seekers fail to do and could be the one thing that sets you apart from the others which could land you the position.

Use the example of a Follow-up letter below to help you tailor your own.

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