Posts Tagged ‘ resume ’

How to write a résumé, Part 3: Writing a cover letter

Oct 3rd, 2008 | By John Roach | Category: Big Picture

We’ve talked about the different kinds of résumés and how to polish your résumé.  Now it’s time to discuss the résumé’s best friend, the cover letter.
You’ve found the perfect job opportunity: The pay is good, you have the required skills, and it’s close to home. So you run home, send out a résumé, and wait. And wait, and [...]



How to write a résumé, Part 2: Making your résumé shine

Oct 1st, 2008 | By John Roach | Category: Big Picture

Last time, we talked about two different kinds of résumés; today, we’re going to discuss ways to turn your résumé from a bland, boring list of jobs into a gleaming testimony to your abilities.
Make no mistake: Your résumé is a sales document.  Although many might think of it as a dry list of your experience, it [...]



How to write a résumé, Part 1: Types of résumés

Sep 26th, 2008 | By John Roach | Category: Big Picture

Your résumé is one of the most important documents you will write. It is a sales brochure about you – your experience, your strengths, and your life.