We have all made mistakes on our resumes and cover
letters. However, there is one correctable mistake I see applicants make all of the time: not tailoring a
resume/cover letter for the position.
Applicants need to draft their cover letters and
resumes to show how they meet the listed job qualifications. If a job posting
says the position requires five years of supervisory experience, that should be
one of the first items an applicant shares on his or her cover letter/resume.
A cover letter should mirror the job description--except it will describe how an applicant specifically meets the stated qualifications. For example: While employed for XXXX, I spent four years supervising a staff of eight employees. In this supervisory role, I helped each employee set goals, monitored their project status, etc.
A cover letter should mirror the job description--except it will describe how an applicant specifically meets the stated qualifications. For example: While employed for XXXX, I spent four years supervising a staff of eight employees. In this supervisory role, I helped each employee set goals, monitored their project status, etc.
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