Putting Your Best Foot Forward
In today’s digital world, job hunters introduce themselves to potential employers through a cover letter and resume. You create your first impression, summing up your entire professional life, through these two pages. No pressure. But don’t worry; as the employment process entails more rejections than offers, misses is just preparation for later makes.
Cover letters and resumes best serve you when their information compliments each other. The resume provides the facts about your experiences and the cover letter uses them to tell your story.
Most often, you will apply for only one specific position, in which case a resume and cover letter customized for that position are highly recommended. For the Gorge Works application, use a general cover letter and resume, editing it as necessary.
To help you put your best foot forward in your Gorge Works application, below are some tips for writing an effective Cover Letter and Resume.
Your Best Cover Letter
Cover Letter Tips
- Be succinct – keep it to 2-3 short paragraphs, covering the following:
- Who you are
- How you can help the business
- Why you want to work at the business
- Try to tell your story to capture the reader’s attention
- Use professional, specific language (no “etc.”)
- Proofread!!!
- Read it aloud
- Have a good writer proofread it
- Proofread it again
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Your Best Resume
Resume Tips
- Limit to one page – if it is longer, remove the least relevant information
- Use professional language
- Keep a consistent format: spacing, bullet points, italics, font sizes
- Keep consistent wording: verb tense (past, present), all/no bullet points phrased in complete sentences
- Using keywords from job description
- PROOFREAD!!!
- Read it aloud
- Have a good writer proofread it
- Proofread it again
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