This blog post, courtesy of fellow blogger AND DFS Hudson County client Cristina Nieves!!
The TripI personally view a resume as your transcript for the “real” world. You want to make sure it has everything and not too much at the same time.
Yes I know it sounds a little confusing. You want to let the employer know enough but not overwhelm them with an over-packed resume. We were lucky enough to have Debra Stark at this week’s session to help answer a few of the “confusing” questions about Resumes and Cover Letters.
Debra is the Assistant Director of Employer Relations and Alumni Career Development for Ramapo College of NJ. The girls were very enthusiastic about working on their resumes and cover letters after Debra’s wonderful presentation. She came back to the Dress for Success Hudson County Computer Room to personally assist a few women with their resumes and contacted others via email. She had a lot of useful information to share.
Your Guide
Resumes: Be clear, concise (one page) but compelling
- Remember a resume is used as a tool to match you to opportunities and generate interest
- First rate resumes describe duties and responsibilities while focusing on accomplishments and achievements
- You want to show them that you go beyond just taking care of the duties
Cover Letters: Block Format with a Salutation and Closure and make sure to include the whys:
- Why are you writing
- Why are you qualified?
- Why are you the right fit?
“She was extremely helpful, I am very confident about my resume now.”
“She killed it.”
“I learned how to write an eye-catching resume.”
“I feel more secure when I give out my resume.”
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