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Believe it or not, writing a cover letter can make a big difference. The more you are able to communicate with words, the more likely you are to get to the next level. Completing an application, following email protocol, even how you address your envelope speaks volumes about you before you get in the door. At TMASF Connects we know there are four essential elements to good resumes and cover letters: be concise, be truthful, be appropriate and be clear. Think of these two pieces as your calling card, so don't get caught up trying to be someone you're not. Let a little of your personality shine through but don't forget that "less is always more". Before you sit down and write your resume and corresponding cover letter, remember that the resume should be factual about you, "the product", and a cover letter should be intriguing enough to open the door. Bottom line, the relationship between the resume and the cover letter should be reciprocal. Resume Hints: Keep it organized, brief and factual: emphasize appropriate accomplishments, but do not change titles, salary, period of employment, supervisor information. Goals/Objectives are tough to describe in a resume - it's better to have goals clearly in mind and cover this ground in the interview. References should be available on request.
Cover Letter Hints: Write respectfully. While it's best to write to a specific person when submitting a cover letter, sometimes this information is hard to find. In cases like this, think broadly: "Dear Selection Panel", "Dear Search Team", or "Dear Interviewing Board" are options. The same applies for emails. Do not list every task you've completed. Broad descriptions are better because they lead to a discussion of your tranferable skills. A brief statement talking about your ability to learn new things and acquire new skills is INVALUABLE.
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