Tips for resume?
I’m updating my resume for a new position. I have never given a cover letter or an objective statement. But this is a larger company and so they probably receive a lot more resumes. So I need to stand out in a positive way. I have been using a resume for a while now so I know the basics – watch for typos and grammatical errors, spell correctly, sufficient detail but not to long…
I also don’t use the “one resume fits all” tactic. I only apply to a couple of positions at a time. That gives me the opportunity to I personalize my resume to what they are looking for.
1) Are there any other tips that will really catch the hiring manager’s attention?
2) What are some tips for a cover letter and/or objective statement?
3) Would it be redundant to have both a cover letter and an objective statement (I think they would be, but tell me if I’m wrong)?
4) Which should I use?
Thanks in advance!
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Don’t use an objective. generally you state: my objective is to be ____________ – and it’s the spot you’re applying too. That’s redundant. Instead, use a summary. It would be in the same spot – right under your name, address, etc, positioned on the left margin and it would read like this: Sales manager (or whatever position) with over ten years experience dealing with low margins with demonstrated abilities to close the deal. Able to lead teams to success, yada yada yada.
As for the cover letter: This is where you brag – keep the resume to bullet points only. It should reflect points that the job you are applying to has listed and make the reader curious for more (thus the interview). The cover letter should go into a LITTLE more detail. So, if you said you are adept at creating training materials on the resume, on the cover letter you could say that you developed training materials for salary/hourly team members and the processes are still in place today. And then throw in some details of the project (did you lead a crew to help you, did you deliver it on time, that sort of thing)…anything that talks in a bit more detail to the job description.
That’s the stuff that impresses us.
I hope that makes sense.
Good Luck!