Getting a Job
To make the process of securing a job as painless as possible, there are several basics to bear in mind. While it is unlikely your résumé or cover letter will land you a job on its own — you do that yourself during the all-important job interview — your résumé and cover letter are vital tools that help to get you an interview. More
Elements of a Good Résumé
A résumé is a “snapshot” of you as a professional person. It is generic and can be sent to anyone, anywhere. A good résumé serves many purposes and should accomplish a multitude of tasks — some directly, some by inference. It shows off your abilities, demonstrates your good taste and organizational skills, and shows your advancement within your profession. More
The Cover Letter
In a sense, the cover letter is the opposite of the résumé. It is a specific document, written to a particular person about a specific job. The cover letter “tweaks” the résumé, bending it to fit a given circumstance. In extremes it can even be used to explain why you wish to explore career changes. Unlike a résumé, it can be a personal document — in fact, it should be. More