{"id":84561,"date":"2014-11-18T10:00:50","date_gmt":"2014-11-18T16:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=84561"},"modified":"2014-11-18T09:53:48","modified_gmt":"2014-11-18T15:53:48","slug":"cover-letters-resumes-perfecting-the-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=84561","title":{"rendered":"Cover Letters & Resumes: Perfecting the Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Valarie Swayze<\/a>, Senior Editor, INALJ Alabama<\/a>, Alaska<\/a>, Arizona<\/a>, Arkansas<\/a>, Colorado<\/a>, Connecticut<\/a>, Delaware<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Cover Letters & Resumes: Perfecting the Basics<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"valarie_swayze_300x201\"<\/a>Here is a compilation of tools to help you get your cover letter and resume prepared for your next job\u00a0application. These resources offer a myriad of opinions for formatting, how to convey your personality,\u00a0and what sections are the most important to feature. Commonalities shared over and over again by\u00a0the experts include the importance of proper grammar and accurate job history information for your\u00a0resume to be considered. The tools range from simple infographics to interactive writing guides, and\u00a0all aim to help highlight your unique experience with a personal touch. It will help you to write a more\u00a0effective cover letter and resume if you have specific information about the company to which you will\u00a0be applying, such as the hiring person\u2019s contact name, the company\u2019s mission, and special skills required\u00a0for the position.<\/p>\n

Resumes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Purdue OWL: Introduction to Resumes<\/a> \u2013 Make your resume count! OWL provides a list of optional\u00a0sections and offers specific suggestions to tailor your resume for each perspective employer.<\/p>\n

ALA JobList: Resumes<\/a> \u2013 the American Library Association resume resource page offers a variety of\u00a0suggested topics for creating and maintaining your resume, including librarian the Resume Review\u00a0Service Committee (service requires ALA NMRT<\/a> membership).<\/p>\n

UC Berkeley: Writing Effective Resumes Online Workshop<\/a> \u2013 Excellent example-focused video guide that\u00a0offers a comparison of presentation formats, sections to consider including, as well as industry and\u00a0objective-based suggestions. Advice from a panel of human resource representatives provides practical\u00a0tips for improving resumes and avoiding common mistakes.<\/p>\n

Entrepreneur.com: How to Impress the Robots Reading Your Resume<\/a> \u2013 Entrepreneur offers an\u00a0entertaining and informative infographic that can help you understand how to tailor your resume to\u00a0better appeal to filtering technologies, known as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), to make your resume\u00a0less susceptible to being filtered out of the selection process.<\/p>\n

Boston University: Anatomy of a Resume<\/a> \u2013 When researching resume writing you will encounter many\u00a0terms regarding presentation styles and sections, such as chronological versus functional formats.\u00a0Anatomy of a Resume is an interactive tool that allows users to identify common formats, sections, and\u00a0styles with descriptions and tips to help you choose which ones best fit your needs.<\/p>\n

Cover Letters<\/strong><\/p>\n

Purdue OWL: Cover Letter Workshop<\/a> \u2013 OWL asserts that the cover letter may be one of the most\u00a0difficult documents you will write and offers a wide variety of advice regarding formatting as well as\u00a0writing tips to help you get your audiences\u2019 attention.<\/p>\n

The Ladders: How to Write a Great Cover Letter<\/a> \u2013 According to The Ladders\u2019 research-based article on\u00a0writing a cover letter, generalizations (such as a blanket salutation) can make you seem lazy and work\u00a0against you. This article provides examples from hiring professionals on content and format to help you\u00a0connect with perspective employers.<\/p>\n

The Muse: The Pain-Free Cover Letter Builder<\/a> \u2013 This interactive tool helps applicants create a custom\u00a0cover letter (requires Muse account).<\/p>\n

Boston University: Anatomy of a Cover Letter<\/a> \u2013 Anatomy of a cover letter is an interactive tool that\u00a0demystifies the components of a cover letter and provides specific recommendations for each section to\u00a0help you refine your letter and make an impact.<\/p>\n

The Muse: 31 Attention-Grabbing Cover Letter Examples<\/a> \u2013 This article lists introduction suggestions for\u00a0opening statements to cover letters that will help your resume get attention. You can also sign up for a\u00a0free cover letter writing guide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

by Valarie Swayze, Senior Editor, INALJ Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware Cover Letters & Resumes: Perfecting the Basics Here is a compilation of tools to help you get your cover letter and resume prepared for your next job\u00a0application. These resources offer a myriad of opinions for formatting, how to convey your personality,\u00a0and what…<\/p>\n

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