Resume & Cover Letter "Do's and Don'ts"
DO Keep Information Brief and Relevant
Include only relevant information, list in order of relevance to the employer, group similar items together, use white space thoughtfully.
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DO Use a Consistent Style
Format repeated elements in a consistent style.
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DON'T Use "First Person" Form
Keep descriptions of work experience objective. No use of first person.
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DO Open Cover Letters with Your Unique Qualifications
Use opening paragraphs that are individualized to your particular strengths and employer’s particular practice.
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DON'T Mislead with "Name Dropping"
"Drop names" accurately
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DO Make Every Paragraph Count
Construct paragraphs that have a clear explicit claim supported with more than one concrete example (and also contain implied claims)
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DO End Cover Letters Strategically
Construct paragraphs that have a clear explicit claim supported with more than one concrete example (and also contain implied claims)
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