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November 11, 2005

10 Tips for finding the job you want

Here is the Cover Letter Blog's top ten tips for finding a job in today's market

1. Research the company using its website. This will help you learn about the company and its culture.

2. Create a new resume for every position you apply for. Use the keywords from the job announcement.

3. Be honest when writing your resume. Eventually you will have to interview and it will be obvious if you do not have the experience they want.

4. Always submit a cover letter with your resume (you didn't think we'd leave this one out :) )

5. Concentrate on the content of your resume - not the design.

6. Include examples of your accomplishments at the company in your resume and cover letter. Employers want results!

7. Keep resumes brief. The average resume is two pages long.

8. Proofread you resume and cover letter carefully, and then check it again!

9. Be patient. You won't get every job you apply for, and it is not a good idea to stalk the companies you want to work for (it doesn't work in relationships either).

10. Be early for your interview and show enthusiasm for the position. Dress professionally.

Posted by Jon at 2:32 PM | Comments (0)