Tuesday 23 December 2008

Writing Letters/ Resumes

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Writing Letters/ Resumes

© Paym Bergson

Lessons

Lesson 1: In the Beginning there was the Resume
Introduction: Your resume is probably the most important document in your business career. You have to realize it is not just a list of jobs and...
The Three Main Styles/Formats of Resumes
Slowly and surely, section by section, font by font.
What do you do if you are a Student, Returning to work, Changing Careers, One job all your life.....
Taking Stock and Inventory - Your accomplishments
Points to Ponder:

Lesson 2: Now Do It!
Introduction Now you have a general resume to work with, or at least an idea of how to create one. This lesson will focus on massaging the...
Do you really need an Objective/Do you really need a job
To Template or Not Template
Action, Action, Action
Square Peg into Round Hole: How do you fit in?
Write, Read, Edit, Write, Read, Edit, Write, Read, Edit AGAIN.
Resume Services: Pros and Cons
CONCLUSION:
Points to Ponder:

Lesson 3: Cover Letters Made Easy
  • Introduction While the Resume gives the full details on you and your experience, the cover letter helps sort and point out the...

  • What is a Cover Letter / Why do you need one?
    Proper Set Up
    Back to the Format

    Lesson 4: Call for Action!
  • Introduction Got that Cover letter with the changes? Good. Now re-edit it. Nope, not finished. Re-edit again – action words...

  • Doing It
    The Hard Part
    What They Say ...