Importance of References in your resume

Is it necessary to include References in your Resume?? The answer is "no" however it is definitely recommended that every one have a prepared reference letter to give potential employers after they have met with them. The reason why you don't want to include your references with every resume sent is [...]

Powerful Resume Keywords

Tapping the Power of Keywords to Enhance Your Resume's Effectiveness by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D. Note: This article is a preview of a chapter from the book, Words to Get Hired By: The Jobseeker's Quintessential Lexicon of Powerful Words and Phrases for Resumes and Cover Letters, the first e-book published [...]

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Respond to a request for your resume

Letter #1: In response to your request for additional information, I have completed the personal information form you sent and have enclosed a copy of my resume. I have been Dr. John Doe's executive medical secretary for the past two years. My responsibilities include transcribing medical records, billing insurance, making appointments, greeting patients, scheduling hospital tests, [...]

Write a cover letter to introduce a resume

Letter #1: In response to your employment listing in the (Name of Newspaper), I am writing today to submit my resume in application for the position of (Name of Position). As my resume demonstrates, my previous work experiences have enabled me to gain a deep and diverse understanding of the mindset and skills needed to succeed as [...]