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13 Tips for Resumes, Cover Letters and Applying for Jobs
- 1. Lessons I’ve learned about resumes, cover letters, writing samples, and prepping for interviews JOB APPLICATION MATERIALS
- 3. Create master lists Address list of everywhere you’ve lived Employer contact list of every job you’ve had Lesson
- 4. Create master lists Address list of everywhere you’ve lived Employer contact list of every job you’ve had Update each time you move or get a new job Lesson
- 5. Create master lists Address list of everywhere you’ve lived Employer contact list of every job you’ve had Update each time you move or get a new job Keep handy for filling out applications or background checks Lesson
- 6. Brand yourself with one header Lesson
- 7. Brand yourself with one header Use it throughout all your application materials: resume, cover letter, reference list, first page of writing sample Lesson
- 9. Keep a master resume Include every single job, and every single thing that you’ve done. Lesson
- 10. Keep a master resume Include every single job, and every single thing that you’ve done. Use that to create tailored resumes for each job application accordingly Lesson
- 12. Consistency is key Make sure each level of your resume is formatted the same: uniform job titles, uniform employers, uniform dates, uniform headers Lesson
- 13. Convert submission docs to PDFs Lesson
- 14. Convert submission docs to PDFs Lock in the format so it won’t change when printed or viewed on different screens Lesson
- 15. Save a copy of the job description Lesson
- 16. Save a copy of the job description Save as a PDF from Chrome or use a tool like CutePDF Writer Lesson
- 17. Save a copy of the job description Save as a PDF from Chrome or use a tool like CutePDF Writer Store with the application materials for that job Lesson
- 19. Create basic “talking points” Think about each major transferrable skill you have: customer service leadership organization attention to detail research and writing communication using technology etc… Lesson
- 20. Create basic “talking points” Write 2-4 sentences on each of those skills. Summarize experience, class work, results. Articulate: What do you bring to the table with this skill? Lesson
- 21. Use those talking points in cover letters Lesson
- 22. Use those talking points in cover letters Look closely at the job description. Which transferrable skills are required? Lesson
- 23. Use those talking points in cover letters Look closely at the job description. Which transferrable skills are required? Choose 3 that fit you well and turn your talking points into bullet points in the body of your cover letter. Lesson
- 25. Keep recognition Create a folder of emails, notes and all recognition you’ve received from employers, professors, colleagues, when working on major projects, etc. Lesson
- 26. Keep recognition Incorporate significant results from recognition into your resume and talking points. Review this folder before an interview to help pump yourself up Lesson
- 27. Use a cover page on your writing sample Lesson
- 28. Use a cover page on your writing sample Include your header. Put the sample into context: What was it written for? Did you omit parts? Lesson
- 29. Create writing samples of different lengths and different types Lesson
- 30. Create writing samples of different lengths and different types straight memo, persuasive brief, research paper, article, etc. Lesson
- 31. Prep for interviews by reviewing Lesson
- 32. Prep for interviews by reviewing Your recognition folder Your master resume Your talking points The job description Lesson
- 33. Try to anticipate possible questions Lesson
- 34. Try to anticipate possible questions When asked “tell me about yourself” use your talking points, not your life history Lesson
- 35. I analyze. I strategize. I tell the story behind the scenes. JENNY WEIGEL Check me out on: @weigellaw goo.gl/O9FoLB /in/jrweigel “tell me about yourself” use your talking points, not your life history
- 36. Image Credits • Lesson 1 | The list by sunshinecity: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunshinecity/985725985 • Lesson 4 | Keep your fingers away from my butter! by Pulpolux !!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/pulpolux/386352311 • Lesson 7 | Casino Jack Screening in New York City by Jens Schott Knudsen: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pamhule/4542656646 • Lesson 8 | Radio Show Talking Points and Notes by Michael Porter: http://www.flickr.com/photos/libraryman/4479055769 • Lesson 10 | Beacon, Wind Vane, Float and Rope by Verona Stellett: Sculpture in Context 2012 by William Murphy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/infomatique/7952325880 • Lesson 11 | Do NOT Compare! by Harald Hoyer: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hhoyer/3249473645 • Lesson 12 | Preparation by Garrett Coakley: http://www.flickr.com/photos/garrettc/3386398736 • Lesson 13 | Anticipating….. by Daniel Go: http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielygo/7212581720