WildflowerMom Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Can y’all give us (me) some resume and cover letter tips? Anything you think a SAHM for a million years could post on a resume or cover letter to get noticed? Any site you recommend for resume templates? Anything at all you think you would be helpful for us who are starting to look for work? Also, anyone know of any legit WFH jobs or job sites? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyacinth Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) I’m a resume writer. Here are some tips: Target the resume for the job. This might mean you have to tweak your resume several times for several different job applications. Use the language from the job posting in your resume. Keep in mind that the first “screen” of your resume could be applicant tracking software (ATS) so your resume needs to be appealing for both those systems AND human eyes. While some ATS can handle it, many versions don’t “read” content inside text boxes, tables, or headers. So avoid them. Networking is still the best way to find out about jobs and get your foot in the door. So let people you know that you’re looking. When possible, apply directly with the company rather than through third parties like LinkedIn and Indeed. When possible, use metrics to demonstrate accomplishments. (Raised 112% of fundraising goal for swim club. Led 7 volunteers through 6-week training course. Maintained 100% compliance rate with state regulations for blahbidy blah blah. You get the idea.) Ask a Manager has great tips on resumes, cover letters, interviews, and general workplace issues. She’s also super entertaining regardless of your current work status. Edited December 6, 2021 by Hyacinth 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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