Keep Your Resume Out of The Slush Pile

Do you wonder why you're not getting any results from your resume? After all, it's neat and shows all of your experience right? And you just know based on the qualifications you're a perfect fit for the position right? Well... if your resume doesn't show that then guess what? On to the slush pile. One way to avoid the slush pile is by listing your accomplishments. Remember this rule.... the average employer spends less than 10 seconds reviewing a resume. If it doesn't jump out at the interviewer right away then guess what? On to the slush pile.
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Who Says Cover Letters Are Important?

I do! That's right. Think of a cover letter as breaking the ice, and a way to get the interviewer to put your resume ahead of all other candidates. It gets you noticed quicker. I always advise my clients to address each cover letter to a specific person and their company. It's much more professional and it impresses them. Your cover letter should not say all of the same things your resume says, because then it sounds redundant. Make it stand out and answer most of the questions that your resume just can't put into words, because after all, your resume isn't a letter, it's a profile, or you could call it... a blueprint!