Jaime Cooper Consulting (sample resumes Part 2)

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Resume Writing TipsPart 02 : 

Resume Writing TipsPart 02

ByJaime Cooper : 

ByJaime Cooper

If you are relocating, consider using an address in the area that you are targeting : 

If you are relocating, consider using an address in the area that you are targeting Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

Between local candidates and non-local candidates, with the exact same experience, the local candidate will win all the time : 

Between local candidates and non-local candidates, with the exact same experience, the local candidate will win all the time Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

Another option is to omit your address entirely, along with the cities and states that you have worked in : 

Another option is to omit your address entirely, along with the cities and states that you have worked in Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

Cell phone numbers are so transient these days that no one pays attention to their area codes : 

Cell phone numbers are so transient these days that no one pays attention to their area codes Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

Do say in your cover letter if you are willing to pay for your own relocating package, and if you are being open about your current status : 

Do say in your cover letter if you are willing to pay for your own relocating package, and if you are being open about your current status Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

If you have been out of work due to raising a child, maternity leave, or caring for elderly parents, make sure to note it on your resume : 

If you have been out of work due to raising a child, maternity leave, or caring for elderly parents, make sure to note it on your resume Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

This is a completely acceptable situation and you want employers to know that you have been doing a family service, not sitting at home collecting unemployment : 

This is a completely acceptable situation and you want employers to know that you have been doing a family service, not sitting at home collecting unemployment Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

Consider using a functional resume if you are applying to positions that are more relevant to what you did earlier in your career : 

Consider using a functional resume if you are applying to positions that are more relevant to what you did earlier in your career Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

If you are looking to make a career change, consider using a skills-based resume : 

If you are looking to make a career change, consider using a skills-based resume Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

If your current career has been a logical progression and has no major gaps, a chronological format is best : 

If your current career has been a logical progression and has no major gaps, a chronological format is best Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

Do list volunteer experience and any civic activities that you have been a part of. : 

Do list volunteer experience and any civic activities that you have been a part of. Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

Make sure to include your education below your work experience but above your volunteer experience and training : 

Make sure to include your education below your work experience but above your volunteer experience and training Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

Unless you are a new graduate, education should come after work experience : 

Unless you are a new graduate, education should come after work experience Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

A resume and a CV are two totally different things : 

A resume and a CV are two totally different things Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

A resume is used in the private sector for getting a job in the for-profit world, and generally has descriptions of each position you have held on the document : 

A resume is used in the private sector for getting a job in the for-profit world, and generally has descriptions of each position you have held on the document Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

A CV is used in academia and rather than descriptions of each position, it has a synopsis of work history, publications, and other research that you have been involved with : 

A CV is used in academia and rather than descriptions of each position, it has a synopsis of work history, publications, and other research that you have been involved with Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

Always enclose a cover letter with your resume : 

Always enclose a cover letter with your resume Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

Address it to the contact name if there is one given, and always make sure to include the company name and one line about why you are interested in working for them : 

Address it to the contact name if there is one given, and always make sure to include the company name and one line about why you are interested in working for them Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

Put the cover letter in the body of the email rather than as a separate word document : 

Put the cover letter in the body of the email rather than as a separate word document Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

If HR managers have 100 applications, they are more likely to click on yours if they see something compelling in the body of your email, rather than having to open 200 word documents (from each applicant a resume and cover letter) : 

If HR managers have 100 applications, they are more likely to click on yours if they see something compelling in the body of your email, rather than having to open 200 word documents (from each applicant a resume and cover letter) Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

When ending the cover letter, always note that the enclosure is a resume : 

When ending the cover letter, always note that the enclosure is a resume Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

That’s all for now…….. : 

That’s all for now…….. Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

If you need professional help regarding your resume then contact meJaime Cooper : 

If you need professional help regarding your resume then contact meJaime Cooper Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912

Thank You…… : 

Thank You…… Jaime Cooper Consulting www.jcresumes.com info@jcresumes.com | 888 610 1912