How to Write a Resume and Cover Letter

Hiring managers will not connect the dots for you. If you leave it up to the hiring manager, they will not make the connection between your experience and their needs. Your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile must spell it out for them. - Clearly. - Simply. - Quickly. Here's how to do that. 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 and note the key hard skills and experience the company values. I recommend that you identify at least 3 major needs the employer has that this position will address. 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 3 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 that align with the needs you’ve identified and demonstrate an example of how you’ve met them in the past. Use the CAR format to make it easy for employers to see how you’ve solved similar problems. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞: What problem did you face? 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: What steps did you take to address it? 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭: What was the outcome? 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 3 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 at the top of your resume. I recommend a Signature Accomplishments section separate from the other content, perhaps set off in a shaded border. 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬. If you're looking to switch industries or roles, identify the skills that are transferable. List these prominently and provide context for how they can be applied in the new role. 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬. It’s so important, especially if you’re switching industries, that you make sure your resume isn’t full of jargon from the industry you’re leaving. Use the language of the industry you’re trying to transition into. I also strongly recommend that you choose 3 high-priority keywords and place these at the top of your resume right underneath your target job title. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟. Add metrics to quantify your results. Even if you’re not responsible for revenue generation, you can add in how much, how many, size, time, or comparison to work in numbers. 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫. Explicitly draw lines between your experience and the company’s needs. State specifically what they need and how you have relevant experience doing that. Give an example. This leaves no room for doubt that you are a fit for the role. How do you connect the dots? #resumes #Careers #LinkedInTopVoices

I recently ran a job hunt experiment. I applied to 12 job postings and received 7 interview invites, completed 4 interviews, and secured 1 job offer. Here’s what I’ve learned: 1. Tailor Your Resume to Each Job Posting. → I applied to 3 jobs without tailoring my resume and received no responses. → I tailored my resume for 9 other jobs and received responses from seven. 2. Write a Cover Letter. → Include a cover letter with every application. → If a cover letter isn't requested, use the extra comments section if necessary. → Four companies specifically mentioned how they loved my cover letter. 3. Apply to Recently Posted Jobs. → Applying within the first 48 hours. → This timing helps your application get noticed before the hiring manager is overwhelmed with candidates. Applying these strategies can make a significant difference in your job search success. Tailoring your resume, writing a compelling cover letter, and applying promptly are key actions that helped me stand out. Give them a try and let me know how it goes! #resumewriting #jobsearching #resumetips #careeradvice __________________________ P.S. I help job seekers with their resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles to leverage their experience and stand out in the job market. If you need assistance, feel free to connect with me! __________________________

Job Seekers: Craft a Compelling Resume and Customized Cover Letters to Stand Out You’ve applied extensively, yet your resume keeps vanishing into the abyss. Don’t lose hope – with a stellar core resume and tailored cover letters, you can capture recruiter attention and showcase your value to advance to next stages. First, optimize your core resume around your target role or industry. Lead with a powerful Profile Summary that concisely conveys your unique value proposition in 4-5 compelling sentences. Demonstrate how you specifically address key business needs. Only include your most relevant content. Remove outdated or irrelevant activities that dilute your focus. Feature skill sets, achievements and metrics specifically tailored to your desired position or field. Showcase growth in key competency areas required for your goals.  Additionally, quantify achievements instead of simply listing responsibilities. Use metrics like percentage increases, dollar amounts saved/generated, goals exceeded, and awards won. Data tells a memorable story and illustrates your tangible impact. This core resume pops with your profile summary, targeted content, and quantified achievements. It dynamically highlights your background for opportunities in your field. Then customize cover letters to align your value directly with each opening. Research the company, role and industry trends. Articulate specifically how your experience addresses their unique business needs and furthers strategic goals. With a stellar core resume and tailored cover letters, you remain efficient while showcasing your fit. Let’s connect if you’d like complimentary guidance to create these crucial materials for success! The right role is out there – I’m here to help you seize it with a resume that shines. #ResumeTips #CoverLetter #JobSearch #CareerGoals