Why is my Entry Level Resume Cover Letters Not getting Results?
ÂFor me job hunting is no fun. I don"t know who has fun doing this but the constant uncertainty doesn"t sit well with me. For that reason I wanted to cut my job hunting time down to as little as possible. I decided to make my entry level resumes and cover letters as strong as I could. I didn"t want to lie so I focused on what I could bring to the table and the skill set I already poses.
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Being entry lever doesn"t automatically mean you have nothing to offer. I realized that the generic letter I was using initially wasn"t doing me any favors. It did nothing to sell me and a poor job of introducing my resume, which is what I consider it does.
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I decided to focus on my communication skills and the professional language I felt would be appropriate for the position. This is where I utilized the manual to make it look as professional and industry appropriate as possible. I wanted to come across as new but not oblivious to the job and its requirements. I noticed a change in results as I applied more of the techniques I learned.
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I already knew that addressing the letter to the correct person was a good thing, I just had never taken it a step further and delivering it in person. It"s very common now for employers to request the resume be emailed. I did this but never heard back. I decided to drop it of in person and being that I already know who the person reviewing them was I could ask for them by name.
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I know it worked. I later over heard that most people emailed their resumes and I stood out when I showed up at the door. I was surprised. I initially thought it would be a distraction but it actually helped make a good impression. Convenience isn"t always the best route to take.
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That"s what worked for me. Getting hired at a place where I wanted to work at was the best thing that could happen. Absolutely worth the effort!