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Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Become unforgettable to employers
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In the millions of resumes that are out there, how do you stand out to a hiring manager? Here are a few easy tips that make an amazing difference.
Personalize the summary in your resume to be the perfect candidate. A summary gives an overall idea of your strengths. Be sure you go the extra mile to read the job description and adjust your summary to include strengths from your career that apply.
Get the cover letter to precisely the correct person that will be reviewing it - KNOW THEIR NAME! Don’t just address your information To Whom It May Concern. Find out the hiring manager’s name. The extra effort you put into your cover letter will be appreciated. Think of your mail. If it is a handwritten envelope with your name, aren’t you more likely to open it? So is the Hiring Manager.
Intelligent questions in the interview are key. Research the companies that you will be working for. Most people forget that aspect. Have some great questions when the interview is winding down and you get the typical, “Do you have any questions?”
Don’t be a quitter. Be armed with information so you don’t give up on the job search to quickly. It is said that for every $10,000 you want to make it takes about a month to land that job. So if you want to make $70,000, you may have seven months of job search before you land your dream job. Don’t be hard on yourself - all good things come to those who wait.
Why do you have two ears and one mouth? Listen more than you talk in an interview. Gain further knowledge about the job you are seeking before the interview and gather information during the interview to be sure this job will be a good match long-term. You are in an interview to decide if you want to take this position, so focus on weather or not it will be a position you will enjoy.
These minor tweaks to your job search will make a lasting impression on the interviewing manager. Make yourself a top candidate and your job search will be a breeze.
