Dr. Mark Wells is a world renowned career specialist and professional resume writer with more than 10 years of broad experience in writing resumes and career marketing tools. He completed a Doctor of Philosophy degree in English from Harvard University. At present, Dr. Wells is the Executive Editor and Head of the Writing Department of www.ResumeActiveWriters.com.
Resume Help Tips
By: Mark Wells
Your resume is your first tool to get the job of your dreams. No matter how much talented and experienced you are, a poorly written resume may be the cause of your nightmares.
Following are tips that will guarantee you of a fresh and effective resume that sells your capabilities:
Pay attention to details
Don't do shorthcuts because it might make your way to your dream job impossible. Proofread your final draft at least three times before sending it to employers or recruiters. Take the time to make sure the details and information sent is correct and error-free.
Be clear and conscise
Organize your information in a logical manner and keep descriptions clear and get to the point immediately. The hiring managers have no time to spare and waste reading a very long and boring resume. Use a simple, easy-to-read font and know the correct formatting set by employers. If you were confius, try asking for a help of a professional resume writer and/or career coach.
Include Cover Letter
While many job seekers buy the idea that cover letters are merely nuisance and not necessary part of job serach, they are wrong. After asking a number of hiring managers, it was learned that if there is no cover letter, there is no interview. Cover letter lets the employers know that you are really interessted in the position they are offering.
Address the hiring manager directly, and include the name of the company and the position for which it is hiring in your cover letter/e-mail response.
Develop a strategy
Focus on what you bring to the employer, not what you want from the job—This is an opportunity for you to market yourself and stand out from the other candidates. What can you do to make the hiring manager'
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