Resumes and Cover Letters

I love it when I find reinforcements on the Web. Sometimes it seems that I am swimming against the tide when it comes to my requirements for cover letters and resumes. I try to be clear about my expectations in this blog site and on the Hire Well Company Profile page on www.jobsinme.com/.

Recently I was directed to a delightfully fun post by the Salad Sisters on You Tube. Their musical tirade was directed to people who respond to and critique on You Tube and other sites. Hopefully some of the things that bother the Salad Sisters would never show up on a resume, cover letter, or email note to an employer -- but it is distressingly surprising how many of these errors have appeared in emails and cover letters sent to me by candidates.

There is a lot of competition out here and you only have one chance to make a first impression. You should be putting your best self forward when you are applying for a job.

More recently, Calvin Gilbert, a Graphic and Web Designer from Portland, posted a blog advising potential interns about resumes and cover letters.

So, I am not alone. Intelligent people -- who have the power to hire you or not -- have requirements and expectations regarding how you present your materials. Take heed and put your best self forward. Good luck!