| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| Can I include experience in my cover letter that is not on my resume? |
| It is not advisable to include in the cover letter any experience that you have not listed on your resume. The experience on your resume should be the basi |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| Do I need a cover letter if I am only looking for entry-level work? |
Yes, because it is the standard practice. Complying with the standard practice makes you look professional and knowledgeable. The cover letter is an imp |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| How can I make my resume stand out? |
Your resume can stand out if it has good content. You should catch the employer's attention by customization and by using action verbs in your work achi |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| How far back should I go with experience on my resume? |
Experience sections of resumes demonstrate specifically what you have achieved during your paid or volunteer experience. An effective way of writing it is to |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| If I email my resume, do I need a cover letter? |
| Yes, a cover letter should always accompany your resume or application to a potential employer. Incorporate your cover letter into the email document when email |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| Is a portfolio better than a resume? |
It depends on the situation. A portfolio is a demonstration of your accomplishments and abilities in your field. It displays your growth in your understandin |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| Is it okay for a resume to exceed one page? |
Yes, in some instances. Just be sure you have enough good, solid material to justify two pages and that you're not padding your resume to make it look more i |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| Is it okay to address a cover letter Dear Sir or Madam? |
| No, using generic addresses like "Dear Sir or Madam" should be avoided. Address your letter to a specific individual whenever possible such as the person in cha |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| Is there more than one style of resume? |
Yes, there are actually four resume styles which you can use in writing an effective one. These are:
- Traditional Style – This is the most common |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| Should I customize my resume for each employer? |
| Yes, you should present the information in the order of what will be most appealing to a specific employer. Replace your objective with a skills statement |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| Should I have a professional write my resume? |
You can hire the services of a professional resume writer to do your resume, if you wish. Just provide him or her with full information so that your resume w |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| Should I include an objective statement in my resume? |
| It is a good idea to state your objective in your resume so your prospective employer can know up front what you are looking for and expecting. It is not requir |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| Should I include what I am presently earning on my resume? |
| No, it is not advisable to include your current salary in your resume unless it is specifically requested in a job posting. Don't lock yourself in to a salary t |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| Should I put things I did in high school on my resume? |
Not unless you have no work experience and what you did in high school was spectacular, or at least relevant to the job you are applying for. For instance, i |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| What if I do not have anything to put on my resume? |
| Even if you have no previous work experience, you have lots of things to put on your resume, like skills you have acquired from your life experiences. Consider |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| What kinds of references are best to include in my resume? |
| Past employers, advisors and professors are the best professional references to have who can confirm and elaborate on your professional experience for a prospec |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| What should I avoid in my cover letter? |
| Avoid making grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors in your cover letter. Careless mistakes like these can give the employer the idea that you will also |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| What should I include in my resume and what should I leave off? |
| Include in your resume information that is really necessary and will meet the needs of your potential employer. You should put information that the employer wil |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| What should I put in my cover letter if I have no relevant experience? |
| If you don't have any relevant experience to the position you are applying for, you can just write about how you will do the job and stress your qualifications |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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| (Published: Sat, Oct 28, 2006 10:36:55) |
| What should my cover letter say? |
A cover letter's purpose is to catch an employer's interest so that they go on to read your resume and schedule you for an interview. A cover letter act |
| Author: Ron Erolia |
| Category: Career - Resume Questions |
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