Cover Letters
A cover letter introduces and markets you effectively by complementing your
CV. It tells your story by highlighting your relevant strengths and motivation
for the person and organisation you are writing to, rather than listing all the
things that can already be seen on your CV.
Nowadays, cover
letters are often optional. However, if you are contacting a recruiter or
hiring manager to submit your CV, your e-mail is your cover letter and should
adhere to the standard cover letter format. Your cover letter is a key
marketing document; a strong cover letter will make someone open up your CV to
learn more.
Cover letters serve
two purposes. First, they enable a recruiter to
quickly glance at a
document to see if you match the position’s
requirements. Second,
they allow the company to ask for a writing sample, without directly asking for
it.
Always take the opportunity to submit a cover letter if you are given the
opportunity. The cover letter gives you scope to showcase what interests and
drives you, and your enthusiasm for an organisation and the role. You can use
it to align yourself with the organisation’s strengths, values and culture, and
highlight in a targeted way your knowledge and strongest, most relevant skills
for the position.
There are Three Types
of Cover Letter
- Solicited
- Unsolicited
- Broadcasted
Solicited Cover Letter
Most cover letters
are solicited; that is, the cover letter is responding to a specific job
opening advertised online, on your campus, or anywhere else. The job opening
likely lists specific skills or backgrounds desired, and you need to appeal to
those specific attributes. Your cover letter should explain exactly how you
match those qualities, and should provide evidence using your prior experience.
If you don’t exactly
match every requirement, don’t let that stop
you. Sometimes ads
are written by recruiters or managers who don’t understand that the combination
of skills they want is impossible or very unlikely. Or sometimes you have other
skills that may compensate for your weaknesses.
You need to identify
what you think the company would want and match that. You can often extrapolate
the company’s needs from looking at the company’s other job ads, or from
looking at ads for the equivalent job at other companies. If you think this
approach seems hard, you’re right. But the good news is that you
will have substantially less competition if you pursue it.
Unsolicited Cover Letter
An unsolicited cover
letter taps the hidden job market by contacting recruiters about positions that
may not be advertised. Obviously, getting a job through these means is more
challenging, but not at all impossible. Sometimes positions are created only
when a sufficiently good candidate comes along, as is often the case with
start-ups. Or other times, a friend inside the company might be able to tip you
off to a new opening that has only been advertised internally.
Broadcast Letter
While all cover
letters should be tailored, sometimes you have no choice but to create a
general cover letter. This is often the case when using online job boards. The
job board might encourage you to post a cover letter along with your CV.
If you’re looking for
a sales or customer support role, emphasize the skills that those positions
have in common (communication, etc.). Recruiters won’t expect your cover letter
to be very specific but will look at it for a quick list of your
accomplishments and skill set, so make sure to really emphasize what you’ve
achieved in your career.
While this letter
certainly won’t win any awards for prose or creativity, it’s short, concise,
and gets the point across: that you match the employer’s needs and that you can
perform the job effectively. It’s communicated to you with employer clearly and
effectively.
A cover letter should
introduce you, demonstrate how your background matches the job description, and
state your interest in the position. When writing yours, keep these five
suggestions in mind. Recruiters are busy and, frankly, often just looking for
an excuse to toss your application in the trash. They want to hire, too their
job depends on it. Their job description will tell you what they’re looking
for; it’s up to you to show that you match it as closely as possible. If they
say they want a highly quantitative marketer, then you must address that in
your response.
If There Is No Job Description
In cases there is no
job description to be found, then you’ll need to guess at the preferred skill
set. If it’s a software engineering job, try to find out what languages or
technologies the team uses. For a job that’s heavy on communication, call
attention to your public speaking skills. You can also track down other job
ads, both from similar positions with the same company and from the same
position at other companies. Look for similarities. If you find that the
company always looks for someone with a particular background or that one skill
is highly in demand for your position at other companies, then you can safely
assume that this position will desire it, too.
Supported with Evidence
Anyone can say that
they are hard working, or have strong communication skills; not everyone can
prove it. Use your education, work experience, and accomplishments to show the
recruiter that you have the skills they need. As with your CV, accomplishments,
especially when quantified, carry more weight than any vague discussion of your
background:
I have strong public
speaking skills, a skill which was developed
through four years of
college Speech & Debate Team. In my final year on the team, I placed second
in the state-wide Impromptu Speaking category.
Structured and Concise
Your cover letter
should show that you can communicate in a concise and structured way. All you
need is three or four short paragraphs that clearly address the company’s
needs. And remember, when people say that cover letters should be only one
page, they don’t mean one full page. Babbling is not rewarded.
Simple, Direct Writing
Never try to
demonstrate expansive vocabulary on your cover letter, no one would be
impressed by this. You should write to communicate, not to impress. Use short,
familiar words, and get to the point.
Professional
As a cover letter is
often the best and only writing example a company has, being professional and
using correct spelling and grammar is extremely important. You should proofread
your own letter multiple times, and give it to a trusted friend to review as
well. Additionally, you should address the letter to the individual, if you
know his or her name. If you do not know the recipient’s name, never assume a
gender.
One start-up founder
discovered this firsthand when she posted a job opening for her new company.
The ad lacked her name, but mentioned that her background included a PhD in
electrical engineering. Over 70 percent of applicants chose to address the
recipient of the cover letter as “Dear Sir” instead of a more gender neutral
opener. Don’t make this mistake. HR departments are awfully touchy these days
about sexism.
Layout
Set it out like a business letter. Brevity adds power, so do not exceed one
A4 page in length. An exception is if the job has a person specification
consisting of a detailed list of skills, and selection is based on applicants
demonstrating in this letter that they have them all (i.e. there is no other
application form). In that case you can exceed one page but remember that being
concise and relevant is still important!
Introduction
Introduce yourself and explain why you are writing. If you are responding
to an advertisement, state where you saw it. This tells the recruiter why they
are reading the letter, and it gives them feedback on which of their
advertising sources are working. You need to think about how you would like to
introduce yourself; it could be that you mention the course you are studying
and when you plan to finish it along with your place of study.
Why you are interested in the job and the
organization?
Explain why you are interested in the job and the organisation. Tailor the
letter to the organisation and job description and make it implicit that you
have not sent out multiple copies of the same letter to different employers. If
you can, say something original about the organisation: don’t just repeat the
text from their publicity material. Draw on your research, especially what you
have learnt from speaking with their staff
Draw on your research, especially what you have learnt from speaking with
their staff (e.g. whilst meeting them at a fair or event, or during work
shadowing/experience) as this will demonstrate an awareness and understanding
of them that goes beyond the corporate website. Be specific about why the
position is particularly attractive for you, and back this up with evidence from
your past, or by linking this to your overall career plans, and what you find
exciting about this sector.
Why you are well-suited to the position?
Explain why you are well-suited to the position. Refer to the relevant
skills, experience and knowledge you have and match what you say to the
requirements outlined in the job description. Tell your story and highlight key
evidence so that you are building on, but not using exactly the same phrases
contained in your CV.
Even if you think that this position is out of reach, your job is to
convince the recruiter that you are qualified enough and able to do the job.
Focus on your accomplishments and the transferable skills that are relevant to
the role. State explicitly how you match the job criteria don’t expect the
person reading your letter to infer your skills or experiences for themselves.
Support your claims by referring to examples that are already detailed in your
CV. You can make a stronger, more credible case by linking different
experiences that highlight similar skills or competences.
Conclusion
Reiterate your desire to join the organisation and end on a ‘look forward
to hearing from you’ statement, followed by ‘Yours sincerely’ if writing to a
named individual, and ‘Yours faithfully’ if you have not been able to find a
named contact. Type your name, but also don’t forget to sign the letter if you
are printing it out.
A cover letter should roughly match the following template:
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Cell Phone Number
Your Email
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Cell Phone Number
Your Email
Date
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear [Recruiter or
Hiring Manager’s Name]:
I am interested in
the [ Job Title] advertised on [web site or other source]. With a strong
background in [list of tangible skills], and [number of] years of experience in
[area], I am confident that I can [general problem you can solve].
My qualifications
include the following:
[Desired
Qualification #1]:
[Proof that you have
qualification #1]
[Desired
Qualification #2]:
[Proof that you have
qualification #2]
[Desired
Qualification #3]:
[Proof that you have
qualification #3]
[Desired
Qualification #4]:
[Proof that you have
qualification #4]
I would love to
discuss this opportunity further. I will follow up within a [time frame] to
confirm that my application was received, and to schedule a time to talk
further.
Or
I look forward to
talking with you more about this opportunity. Please contact me at
206-555-9323.
Thank you for your
consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Top tips
- Write to a named person if you possibly can – rather
than Dear Sir/Madam.
- Check your spelling and get someone else to read it
over.
- Check that it says clearly what you want it to say.
Are there any sections that are hard to read or follow? If yes, try to
simplify the language, avoid jargon, use shorter sentences or take out
that section completely.
- Make the letter different each time. If you insert
another company name, does the letter still read the same? If so, try to
differentiate each letter more!
- Don’t start every sentence with “I”.
- Give evidence for all your claims.
- Be enthusiastic and interested.
- Don’t repeat your whole CV.
Academic Cover Letters
Academic cover letters vary in length, purpose, content and tone. Each job
application requires a new, distinct letter. For applications that require
additional research or teaching statements, there is no point repeating these
points in a cover letter – here, one page is enough. Other applications ask for
a CV and a cover letter only, in which case the letter will need to be longer
and require more detail.
In all cases:
2 pages is the maximum: show that you can prioritise according to what they
are looking for Your letter is a piece of academic writing – you need a strong
argument and empirical evidence
Research Statements
Some applications ask for a short research statement. This is your
opportunity to propose a research plan and show how this builds on your current
expertise and achievements. It forms the basis for discussions and your
presentation if you are invited for interview.
Remember to
Tailor each statement to the particular role you are applying for
Make sure there are clear links between your proposal and the work of the
recruiting institution.
Write about your research experience stating the aims, achievements &
relevant techniques.
Write about your research experience stating the aims, achievements,
relevant techniques and your responsibilities for each project.
Write as much (within the word limit) about your planned research and its
contribution to the department, and to society more broadly Invest time and ask
for feedback from your supervisor/principal investigator or colleagues.
Example of Cover Letters
CV Cover Letter (Market Research)
Jesus College
Cambridge
CB5 8BL
Ajs22@ cam.ac.uk
07797264505
- Your address and
telephone number top right
Ms Jenny Miles
ISIS Research Ltd
The Boathouse
The Embankment
Putney
London
SW15 1HL
- Contact name,
contact title and organization address top left
15th April 2006
- Date
Dear Ms Miles
- Write to a named
person.
You recently advertised Vacation
placements for this summer through Cambridge University Careers Service, and I
would like to be considered for the scheme.
- What you are
writing about, where it was advertised and what you’re applying for
I was especially attracted by the
emphasis on healthcare. This placement would combine any interest in a career
in commercial research with a particularly worthwhile market sector.
- Why they attract
you
- Selecting a
specific aspect of the job
- And how it
relates to you
My greatest strength, I feel, is the
ability to work with a wide range of people. As you will see from CV, this has
ranged from dealing with some difficult bar customers to local business
managers-and from the womens’ football team members to senior academic staff.
It has, on occasion, required a high degree of sensitivity and social
confidence. I really enjoy planning and organizing. My job at the Canterbury
Visitor Information Centre was especially difficult at first as they had no
formalized booking systems. It gave me considerable satisfaction to see that my
suggested design for an electronic hotel booking system has now been adopted on
a permanent basis.
- Why you are
attractive to them, with special reference to the job description
- Able to deal
with all sorts of people (useful for market research interviews)
- Planning and
organizing (picks up employer’s own words)
- Specific example
of successful planning and initiative
- Reinforces IT
abilities
- Responds to
report writing requirements of job
The
Camelot Post involved writing a brief visitors’ guide leaflet for the park.
This helped me to appreciate the need for clear, concise and unambiguous
information. It also improved my IT skills as I had to produce it myself. I am
fully confident of my numeracy skills.
My preferred dates
for a 6 week period would be from 5th July to 13th
August. I am available for interview any time. As I am particularly keen not to
miss this placement opportunity, it could still br possible to renegotiate my
plans for travel during September, when I hope to visit Tanzania to research my
dissertation. If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact me by
phone or email. I look forward to hearing from you.
- Facts about
availability clearly stated
- Positive
approach to potential problem
- Exploits
potential problem to reinforce suitability for market research job (trip
will be for research)
- Encourages
further contact
- Straightforward
final sentence (nothing flowery or hectoring)
Your sincerely
- End with this
phrase, not ‘Yours faithfully’
Alison Sprite
·
Type your name below your signature.
CV Cover Letter (Leisure Industry)
Jesus College
Cambridge
CB5 8BL
Ajs22@ cam.ac.uk
07797264505
- Your address and
telephone number top right
Ms Marie Hunt
Barracudas Summer Activity Holidays
Graphic House
Ferrars Road
Huntingdon
Cambs PE18 6EE
- Contact name,
contact title and organization address top left
10 April, 2006
- Date
Dear Ms Hunt
- Write to a named
person
As you will see from my CV, I am in my
second year at Cambridge University, studying Geography after one year reading
Economics. I originally intended to go into teaching after my degree, as at
school I enjoyed teaching remedial maths to Year 7 and discovered I could achieve
results through patience and persuasion. However, I’ve since realized that my
natural context is not equations in the classroom but activities outdoors.
- Suitability for
the job
- Keen on
communicating with youngsters
- This keenness is
used to give explanation for uneven education history
- Evidence that
you have the qualities needed
- Pulls together
everything so far with contrast between classroom and outdoors(this job is
largely outdoors)
- ‘Natural
context’ = clever way of saying you are a natural for the job
Motivating people and making things
happen are what I most enjoy. As leader of the College Rag fundraising team,
for example, I was really pleased that we doubled the amount our College raised
for charity this year. But it was working as a games operator at Camelot Theme
Park last summer that convinced me I want a career in the leisure industry. I
love working with both children and adults, and particularly enjoyed organizing
a mock medieval staghunt in which student actors played the royal hunting party
and children were given the roles of hounds, hornblowers and unruly henchmen.
This proved very popular and has now been adopted as a regular Camelot event.
- Why you want to
work in the leisure industry
- Affinity with
major elements of the work
- Evidence you can
do it (results)
- Draws most
details from the work experience that more closely parallels the job
you’re applying for
- Specific
details, in the form of mini-narrative(stories hold the attention)
- Enthusiasm
trigger words: enjoy – really pleased – convinced – love working –
particularly enjoyed
I realize entry to the industry is
very competitive and the applicants need as much relevant experience as
possible. After visiting the Career Services I found your website and realized
immediately that your summer job vacancies are exactly what I’m looking for. My
youngest brother (aged 10) has just spent a very happy Easter week at
Huntingdon. When I collected him and talked to his camp counselor she said,
‘for this job you need patience, humour and stamina.’ I would use the same
words about persuading reluctant women students to play football, and dealing
with a stream of rain-soaked customers at the Canterbury Information Centre
during a very wet July certainly required me to show all three qualities on a daily basis.
- Why this particular
job: as a way into the industry as whole, i.e. committed
- Has done
research: went to Careers Service, used websites, read theirs, talked to
someone who appreciated their work, talked to someone doing the job (best
possible source)
- Shows
understanding of job by quoting an authority, but not the employer or
other routine source
- Relates findings
to own experience and success, again with specific, vivid, concrete detail
As you may have guessed, my preferred
job is multi-activity instructor, but I am flexible and interested in other
areas too. My preferred dates for a 6 week period would be from 5th
July to 13th August. I am available for interview any time. As I am
particularly keen not to miss this placement opportunity, it could still br
possible to renegotiate my plans for travel during September, when I hope to
visit Tanzania to research my dissertation. If you have any queries please
don’t hesitate to contact me by phone or email.
- State preference
(i.e. knows nature of jobs and which would suit you)
- But willing to
be flexible (employers like you to be)Facts about availability clearly
stated
- Positive
approach to potential problem
- Mention of
Tanzania shows outward bound spirit which this job needs
- Encourages
further contact
Thank you for considering my
application. I look forward to hearing from you.
- Straightforward
final sentence (nothing flowery or hectoring)
Your sincerely
- End with this
phrase, not ‘Yours faithfully’
Alison Sprite
- Type your name below your signature
Cover Letter (Doctor)
Jesus College
Cambridge
CB5 8BL
Ajs22@ cam.ac.uk
07797264505
Ms
Marie Hunt
Nufflied
Medical Centre
Nuffield
House
Trump
Road
Cambridge
Cambs CB1 8NP
Dear Ms Hunt,
Today I am writing to apply for the position of General
Practitioner (ICU) with your hospital and I am submitting my letter and CV for
further perusal. I am sure that I can bring a warm welcome and comforting smile
for those patients who will require my services and will appreciate human touch
whenever visited by a physician, and for the same reason I am sure that I will
prove to be an asset for your organization.
Here is a summary of my attached resume:
Medical
♦ Accident and emergency (A&E) medicine
experience. ♦ Keeping up to date with the latest treatments, medicines and
medical developments. ♦ Experience of providing care to patients on hospital
wards and outpatient department.
Surgeries
♦ Assisted in the
operating theatres in surgical operations. ♦ A willingness to accept
responsibility. ♦ Experience of working in a pressurized environment.
ICU
♦ Administered and implemented all physician order
accurately. ♦
Assisted
patients in admitting and discharge of all patients. ♦ Maintained record of all nursing
functions and provided update to it. ♦ Participated in various counseling sessions for health
and emotional support to patients. ♦ Analyzed patient treatment plan and prioritized patient
requirements. ♦
Monitored
patient care plans and implemented as per facility requirements. ♦ Ensured compliance to all policies
guidelines and procedures.
Management
♦ Experience of the day to day management of
a busy doctors practice surgery. ♦ Able to lead and motivate staff. ♦ Ability
to prioritize work loads during busy periods.
My ability for helping those who are not well gives me
tremendous joy for this profession. I take immense pride in working and
diagnosing skills will prove to be an asset for your organization.
I would like to meet you in person for discussing my
experience and qualifications further and you will come to know that I will be
the perfect fit for this job. You can contact me at any time on 0546561420 or e-mail me at drsyedsyed@gmail.com.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Dr. Syed N Syed
Enclosure: CV
Consultant Cover Letter Example
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Cell Phone Number
Your Email
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Cell Phone Number
Your Email
Date
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name,
I am a second-year Smith Business
School student interested in interviewing for a full-time consultant position
with The ABC Consulting Group.
I believe that
The ABC Consulting Group has the ideal culture in which to pursue my goal of
becoming a strategic business leader and thinker.
My professional experience and Smith
Business School education prepare me to be successful at The ABC Consulting
Group. Leading a high-level project to develop a China entry and growth
strategy in the new media industry for Television Networks Asia gave me
invaluable global strategy experience.
Furthermore,
interviewing senior executives and entrepreneurs of top media and technology companies
gave me the unique opportunity to engage in high level business discussions
with leaders of industry.
While at DEF Consulting as a
consultant, managing global information security projects gave me experience in
the consultative and client service approach. As a joint-degree student (MBA/MA
International Studies), I have the flexibility in both language and culture to
operate successfully in many different contexts.
Finally, as a musician and producer of
my own record, I have developed the capacity to think creatively and
entrepreneurially.
I firmly believe that I will be a good
fit in The ABC Consulting Group's collaborative, entrepreneurial, and
intellectual culture.
I am excited at the prospect of
working for The ABC Consulting Group upon graduation and have enclosed my
resume for your review. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Your Signature (hard copy letter)
Your Typed Name
Your Typed Name
Medical Doctor Cover Letter
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Cell Phone Number
Your Email
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Cell Phone Number
Your Email
Date
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Ms. Mercado:
As a skilled Medical Doctor with 16 years of experience
providing general practice examination, diagnosis, and treatment services to a
wide variety of patients, I am pleased to present the enclosed CV detailing my
credentials. My background providing an exceptional level of patient care
positions me to substantially assist your medical facility in meeting and
outperforming its healthcare goals.
From leading evaluative consultations and performing
diagnostic tests to ordering and interpreting lab results and prescribing
medications, my experience in managing direct patient care and enhancing
patient satisfaction positions me to excel in this role. Furthermore, with my
earned reputation for superior communication skills and an excellent bedside
manner, I am sure to positively impact patient relations in this capacity and
increase patient loyalty and referrals.
Highlights of my experience and qualifications include:
·
Excelling
throughout 15-year career as a General Family Physician with Associates of
Medical Health through the St. Patrick Medical Center, diagnosing physical and
mental illnesses, disorders, and injuries while prescribing individualized medications
and treatment plans to restore optimal health and wellbeing.
·
Administering
treatments, vaccinations, and specialized medical care to approximately 28
patients each day.
·
Utilizing deep
and exhaustive knowledge of diverse medical conditions to assist in providing
appropriate medications and treatments to patients.
·
Provided vital
support in surgical procedures as needed including OB/GYN procedures.
·
Documenting
patient information and communicating with ancillary staff.
·
Performing an
array of administrative tasks including records management and prescription
order submission.
·
Earning my
medical degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1997.
With my expertise in providing direct care and treatment
for a variety of patient types, I am confident that I can greatly contribute to
your practice. I look forward to discussing this opportunity, and my
qualifications, in further detail.
Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to
hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Benjamin R. Zamora
Entry Level Analyst Cover Letter Example
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Cell Phone Number
Your Email
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Cell Phone Number
Your Email
Date
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms. Lastname,
I would like to express my interest in
an entry-level analyst position with XYZ Company. Throughout my job search and
conversations with investment advisors, I have come to respect the
professionalism that characterizes your firm and its employees. I am confident
that XYZ Company’s values and objectives would highly complement my own strengths
and enthusiasm. I would like to be considered for your Investment Banking
Analyst Program, or a similar position that requires refined analytical and
communication skills.
I was impressed to learn of your
recent acquisition of Hamburg Group, a tactic which I see as indicative of
XYZ Company’s commitment to achieving growth and success in the future.
Innovative and exciting approaches such as this, coupled with XYZ Company’s
highly regarded Analyst Program, convinced me that this is the ideal environment
to begin my business career.
Evidence of my leadership and
analytical skills can be seen in my responsibilities as analyst intern at ABC
Company, and my commitment to academics. My educational background in
government and business, combined with my internship experiences, has been
excellent preparation for an analyst career with XYZ Company.
Please review the enclosed resume and
references, and consider my application for your Investment Banking Analyst
program. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you in New York and
explore the company environment, as well as possible job opportunities. I will
call your office next week to discuss these possibilities.
I look forward to exchanging ideas
with you concerning a career at XYZ Company and the positive contributions I
would offer as a member of your organization.
Thank you for your consideration.
Signature (hard copy letter)
First name Last name
Checklist
·
Look
at your CV as if you were the recruiter. After a quick scan, can you pick out
evidence of each of the job requirements?
·
Is
your CV two pages in length? (Some employers request a one-page CV, and
academic CVs can be longer, but most CVs are two pages in length.)
·
To
ensure your CV is easy to read, is there about the same amount of text on both
pages, and have you avoided large chunks of text?
·
Have
you used formatting tools (e.g. bold, italics, capitals and spacing)
consistently?
·
Have
you asked your Careers team for feedback on your CV and covering letter?
(Please take a list of job requirements with you.)
The basics
·
Two
sides of A4
·
Correct
spelling and grammar
·
Name
at the top (not Curriculum Vitae)
·
Education
in reverse chronological order
·
No
unexplained long gaps in Education or Experience
·
GCSEs,
SSC, HSC summarized not listed
Format and visual style
·
All
text neatly aligned according to set margins/tabs
·
Bullet
points used rather than paragraphs of text
·
Font
size 11 or 12 and one style
·
One
method of emphasis for headings (Bold, Italics or Underlining)
·
Clear
rather than crowded
·
No
photo
·
No
“protected characteristics” i.e. date of birth, gender
(If the recruiter
has specifically asked for it)
Job Searching Web Sites
One of the most common ways today's
job seekers uncover employment opportunities is by using online sources. There
are hundreds of job boards, both generic and niche, as well as aggregators,
social media channels, networking groups and staffing company websites to
choose from. The good news is they provide plenty of listings. The bad news is
you can be easily overwhelmed by so many options. Here generally considered the
best job search websites around. There are many others, of course, but this
list of best job search websites should give you a good starting point for your
next job hunt:
·
Indeed www.indeed.com
·
Robert Half www.roberthalf.com
·
CareerBuilder www.careerbuilder.com
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Job.com www.findjobinfo.com
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The Ladders www.theladders.com
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LinkedIn www.linkedin.com
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Glassdoor www.glassdoor.com
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Monster www.monster.com
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SimplyHired www.simplyhired.com
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Us.jobs http://us.jobs
- Link
Up www.linkup.com
- idealist
www.idealist.org/en/
- Dice www.dice.com/
- BD
Jobs www.jobs.bdjobs.com
After exploring the above list of the
best job search websites, you might consider registering with more than one
site since each offers a slightly different experience and list of benefits.
Good luck!
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