There is a debate over whether a cover letter is necessary. I have spoken to some recruiters who say no one reads cover letters. While I have talked with other recruiters who say that they love cover letters. I say cover letters are important if they are used correctly.
A cover letter should serve as an introduction to your resume. You should start off by letting the recruiter know why you are writing them. It may be about a specific position or it could be to determine if there are opportunities within the organization. Following that you should describe your strengths. These strengths can be your soft skills or hard skills. After listing your strengths you can discuss specific positions you have held and how you made a difference using your strengths. The cover letter should be closed by stating that you are confident that you can bring value to the organization and that you welcome an opportunity to further discuss your qualifications in person. Hopefully, the combination of a well written resume and well written cover letter will be an interview.
If you have further questions regarding a cover letter you can Google cover letters on the internet to generate samples. You can also check your library or bookstore for books on cover letters. If you don't have time for that you can hire a professional like Resume Solutions, LLC. Go to our website www.resumesolutionsllc.com for more information.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
The Job Fair
A Job Fair is a place where employers get to inform or interview numerous potential candidates for hire. To make the most of the Job Fair you should follow a few basic practices.
The first item on your agenda is to find out which employers are going to be at the Job Fair. You need to know this because you want to make sure you talk with representatives from the companies that most interest you. The key here is to treat the Job Fair like an amusement park. There are alot of rides and attractions to see at an amusement park but you only want to invest time to see your favorites.
The second item on your agenda will be to make plenty copies of your resume. You will want to bring one resume for every company that interest you. It is also a good idea to bring four additional resumes that you will give to the Job Fair hosts who oftentimes adds your resume to their database and companies that you may have overlooked.
The third item on your agenda is to remember to stay positive during the Job Fair. Sometimes a company that you thought would be present does not show up. Sometimes you might be presented with some questions that you weren't prepared for. Or maybe your nerves just get the best of you. In any case remain calm and do your best.
The fourth item on your agenda should be to practice your pitch. Included in your pitch is a firm handshake, a smile, and a brief description of yourself, and what you are looking for.
In the end a Job Fair is like most other things in life it is what you make of it. It is also an opportunity to practice your presentation skills and possibly find a lead for a job opportunity.
The first item on your agenda is to find out which employers are going to be at the Job Fair. You need to know this because you want to make sure you talk with representatives from the companies that most interest you. The key here is to treat the Job Fair like an amusement park. There are alot of rides and attractions to see at an amusement park but you only want to invest time to see your favorites.
The second item on your agenda will be to make plenty copies of your resume. You will want to bring one resume for every company that interest you. It is also a good idea to bring four additional resumes that you will give to the Job Fair hosts who oftentimes adds your resume to their database and companies that you may have overlooked.
The third item on your agenda is to remember to stay positive during the Job Fair. Sometimes a company that you thought would be present does not show up. Sometimes you might be presented with some questions that you weren't prepared for. Or maybe your nerves just get the best of you. In any case remain calm and do your best.
The fourth item on your agenda should be to practice your pitch. Included in your pitch is a firm handshake, a smile, and a brief description of yourself, and what you are looking for.
In the end a Job Fair is like most other things in life it is what you make of it. It is also an opportunity to practice your presentation skills and possibly find a lead for a job opportunity.
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