Writing a Cover Letter and Resume That Gets Noticed
Your resume and cover letter are your response to the job applications duties and responsibilities. It’s not easy, however, to present your skills, knowledge and characteristics in writing so that a recruiter invites you for an interview – especially when they may have many applications to choose from. This session will provide you with practical and creative tips to increase your success in being selected for an interview. You will also understand why the cover letter is so important and how to make it stand out.
Expected Outcomes:
- Understand the unique expectations of a government vs. a private sector application
- Understand the purpose and benefits of functional vs. chronologic resumes
- Learn how to effectively and creatively present several similar jobs, numerous short-term or seasonal jobs, or a gap in your work history
- Highlight your “value proposition”
- Write effective accomplishment statements
- Understand the role of the cover letter and how to customize it for each job application
