So you need a great resume and cover letter to help you land your dream job.
In this video, you'll learn how to engage a hiring manager, a recruiter and an
employer with your resume and cover letter so you can land an interview and
ultimately a job offer and if you stay around until the end you'll find out
where you can grab your free resume template that you can download today and
tailor for your next position. If we've never went before, I'm Heather Austin
from ProfessorAustin.com and #TheCareerClub on Facebook and on this
channel I teach simple solutions to help you launch a career you love so if
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biggest question or frustration is when it comes to writing a resume or a cover
letter. A great resume and cover letter are simply the first step to landing
your dream job. They are the resources that get you in the door for an
interview. These two items work together to showcase your greatest
accomplishments and demonstrate your proven ability for the position so
making sure they are spot-on is essential to securing your ultimate job
offer. Let's jump into how to write a great resume and cover letter. Tip number
one, tailor both documents. This might sound time-consuming but trust me, it is
so worth it. Tailoring both documents to the position you are applying for will
show that you are a serious candidate. Generic resumes and cover letters are a
huge turnoff to employers so think of it this way, someone else out there is
tailoring their resume and their cover letter to the exact position you are
applying for so you want to do the same and then make yours even better. The best
way to customize your career documents is to narrow in on key words and phrases
that are in the job posting then reiterate those key words and phrases in
a meaningful way in both your resume cover letter. For example, the opening
paragraph in your cover letter should state the exact position you're applying
for and should mention how you heard about the position. Likewise, the opening
paragraph in your resume referred to as your professional summary or profile
statement, should state your greatest accomplishments as they relate to the
position you're applying for. Tip number two, show you are the solution. To really
stand out, your resume and cover letter should show that you can help the
company solve their problems. To find out what problems the company is facing, go
back to the job posting for clues. Research the company's activity on
social media and if you know someone that works for the company which is a
huge bonus, talk to them about their insights into what the company's biggest
problems are. With this information, compose statements validating how your
skills and expertise are the perfect match for the position. This can easily
be done in a professional highlights section with bullet points on your
resume or by telling an interesting story on your cover letter. Tip number
three, don't rehash. Make each document unique. The last thing you want to do is
to copy and paste directly from your resume to your cover letter. Each
document serves a unique purpose. Think of your cover letter as a supplement or
an introduction to your resume. Your cover letter is the perfect opportunity
to share details about your most important accomplishments, whereas your
resume will emphasize your skills, your experience and your expertise. Think of
it as a summary to your background and your work history. Tip number four, focus
on your accomplishments. Use your cover letter and resume to emphasize your
talent. Give clear and direct examples of your accomplishments in action and how
they relate to the position you are applying for and try your best to
quantify your accomplishments. Employers love to see numbers. For example, what was
the number of people you managed, or the percentage of time you saved, or the
amount of money that you raised. Quantifying your accomplishments will go
a long way and to get it right when it comes to your resume make sure you take
a at the Six-Second Resume. It's a quick
easy-to-use resume template that you can download today and customize to apply
for your next position. I'll go ahead and link it up below and if you know anyone
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