Writing excellent resumes and cover letters for business jobs
When writing a resume for a business job, the most important thing to remember is that the only purpose of a resume is to get you an interview. A resume is nothing more than a marketing tool; a great resume by itself will not land you the job, and the following items are essential:
1. Contact Information. I have frankly been amazed at the number of people over the years that have sent in resumes with incorrect or missing contact information.
2. Objective Statement. An objective describes the type of work or specific position you are seeking; it should also tell the prospective employer what you are offering them. Avoid general phrases such as “challenging and rewarding career” and “potential for growth” which don’t tell the reader anything anyway.
3. Experience: Your prior work experience is the most important section of your resume. List your current or most recent company first, along with dates of service (the month and year are usually sufficient), and then list all previous employers or positions in reverse chronological order…
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