Recruitment

Having a well-formatted resume is almost as important as having a well written resume. Most employers receive a stack of resumes of qualified candidates and scan them quickly before they decide whether or not hey want to read further. In addition to key words, what stands out the most about your resume is its format. It is essentially the first thing people will notice, whether on paper or in electronic form.

As you sit down to write your cover letter, do you ever stop and think, "Who the heck is going to read this?" You may believe that just because employers get hundreds of resumes per job posting that they tend to skip the cover letter part. That is just not true.

One Size Doesn't Fit All

The fact of the matter is that working sucks. No one is really into it just because he wants to. But then again, working is a lot better than asking for loose change. Therefore, a cover letter will be a necessity at least once in your life.

Take note that sending a cover letter to your potential employer denotes your desire to really work for your preferred company as well as your respect for the employer. Meanwhile, not having a cover letter and simply dropping your resume' off translates laziness and you as being impersonal. A lot of private firms avoid such traits.

When writing a cover letter, the heading includes the address and the date. The name of the employer is written underneath, as well as his title/position. Indicate the company name and the address.

The heading usually goes "Dear Mr/Ms (name of the employer)". It is preceded by the position you desire. Make sure it is short and sweet. Two to three sentences can do.

The second paragraph is the longest. You can break it into two so it won't look too boring to read. Indicate your accomplishments and skills. Highlight on why you are qualified for the job.

The recruiting industry has changed dramatically since the mid-90’s when the Internet began to catch fire as a networking tool. Prior to the advent of online job boards such as CareerBuilder and Monster, your local newspaper had a monopoly on “help-wanted” advertising going back pre-Industrial Revolution (I remember a few years back being quoted $450 to run a 3-line ad over the weekend--for $50 more I could add a black border around it).

In order for your letter to be at its most efficient (for short, getting the reader's attention), it must follow the basic guidelines of a business letter.

A business letter addresses three general issues. These are:
- why you are writing, indicated in the first paragraph
- what you can provide or offer to the company, indicated in the second paragraph
- how you will follow up, indicated in the third paragraph.

A resume is a condensed format of personal achievements and qualifications. It is the initial communication with a potential employer. A good resume is the first step in identifying and pursuing a career opportunity. The most important consideration when drafting a resume is to determine whether it will create the desired impression on a recruiter, enough for him to schedule an interview.

Here's the situation: the job posting has only the title of the hiring manager or simple just "Hiring Manager". Frustrating, isn't it? Many times job seekers don't do much, if any, digging around to see if they can up with that ever-important name. Are you one of them?

For job seekers who really want to impress and get noticed when they submit their resume packages, there are some 'secret' ways to find out the name of the elusive hiring manager so you can address your cover letter to the correct person in charge.

Tip #1: Search Online

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