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Selling Yourself:
Three Basic Resume Elements
Name, address, and telephone number
Skills and experience
Education and t raining
Optional Sections
Job objectives
Summary of qualifications
Volunteer experience
Outside interests
Awards and honors
Professional and social affiliations
The Three Basic Formats
Chronological
Functional
Combination
Style Considerations
Length
Color
Weight
Size
Typestyle
The Resume Sins
Including the word "resume" on the paper
Salary information
Testimonials
Personal statistics
Personality profile
Photographs
Leisure time activities
Using the same word often
Guidelines to Follow:
Address a specific individual
Error-free
Show confidence
Not too wordy
Typed
The Three Parts to a Cover Letter:
Introduction
Rationale
Call to Action
How to Write The Introduction
Tell how you heard about the job
State why you are writing
Specify the job you are interested in
The Rationale:
Set yourself apart from other applicants
Identify what you know about the company's mission, short-term goals, and client list.
Give a logical rationale for your candidacy
Relate your strengths to the requirements of the position
The Call to Action:
Tell the reader what will happen next
Allow a maximum of 36 hours
Interviewing
Complete a dossier on yourself that covers the following areas:
What will convince the recruiter that you deserve the position?
What separates you from other applicants?
Common Killer Questions
"Tell me a little bit about yourself."
"What are your most memorable accomplishments?"
"What interests you most about this company?"
the company's leading product(s)
the products to be introduced
key market(s)
share of the market
competition
plans for growth
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