Respected,
citeHr Members
I am puneet from delhi. i have done my master in commerce and looking for a job, but i am very confused about my resume and cover letter.
I am not able to prepare it in a good manner to attract the recuiters
kindly suggest me the cover letter as well as resume through uploading your files here
I will be very thankful to you
From India, Lucknow
citeHr Members
I am puneet from delhi. i have done my master in commerce and looking for a job, but i am very confused about my resume and cover letter.
I am not able to prepare it in a good manner to attract the recuiters
kindly suggest me the cover letter as well as resume through uploading your files here
I will be very thankful to you
From India, Lucknow
The student's resume was impressive. The formatting was impeccable, the content was excellent, and he did a great job of focusing on accomplishments instead of job duties. If I were an employer, I would have been impressed.
Then I looked at his cover letter and imagined the employer tossing that perfect resume into the trash bin.
Many college students and recent grads destroy their resumes by accompanying them with halfhearted or downright terrible cover letters. While some employers don't bother reading cover letters, most do. And they will quickly eliminate you if you make these cover letter mistakes:
Using the Wrong Cover Letter Format
The student's cover letter looked more like a cut-and-paste email than a business letter. It had no recipient information, no return address and no date. The letter screamed unprofessional.
Be sure your cover letter uses a standard business-letter format. It should include the date, the recipient's mailing address and your address.
Making It All About You
It may seem counterintuitive, but your cover letter, like your resume, should be about the employer as much as it's about you. Yes, you need to tell the employer about yourself, but do so in the context of the employer's needs and the specified job requirements.
Not Proofing for Typos and Grammatical Errors
Employers tend to view typos and grammatical errors as evidence of your carelessness and inability to write. Proofread every letter you send. Get additional cover letter help by asking a friend who knows good writing double-check your letter for you.
Making Unsupported Claims
Too many cover letters from college students and recent grads say the applicant has "strong written and verbal communication skills." Without evidence, it's an empty boast. Give some examples for each claim you make. Employers need proof.
Writing a Novel
A good cover letter should be no longer than one page. Employers are deluged with resumes and cover letters, and their time is scarce. Make sure your cover letter has three or four concise but convincing paragraphs that are easy to read. If your competitor's letter rambles on for two pages, guess which candidate the employer will prefer.
Using the Same Cover Letter for Every Job and Company
Employers see so many cover letters that it's easy for them to tell when you're using a one-size-fits-all approach. If you haven't addressed their company's specific concerns, they'll conclude you don't care about this particular job.
It's time-consuming but worthwhile to customize each cover letter for the specific job and company.
Not Sending a Real Cover Letter
Some job seekers -- college students, recent grads and even those with years of work experience -- don't bother sending a cover letter with their resume. Others type up a one or two-sentence "here's my resume" cover letter, while others attach handwritten letters or sticky notes.
There is no gray area here: You must include a well-written, neatly formatted cover letter with every resume you send. If you don't, you won't be considered for the job
From India, Madras
Then I looked at his cover letter and imagined the employer tossing that perfect resume into the trash bin.
Many college students and recent grads destroy their resumes by accompanying them with halfhearted or downright terrible cover letters. While some employers don't bother reading cover letters, most do. And they will quickly eliminate you if you make these cover letter mistakes:
Using the Wrong Cover Letter Format
The student's cover letter looked more like a cut-and-paste email than a business letter. It had no recipient information, no return address and no date. The letter screamed unprofessional.
Be sure your cover letter uses a standard business-letter format. It should include the date, the recipient's mailing address and your address.
Making It All About You
It may seem counterintuitive, but your cover letter, like your resume, should be about the employer as much as it's about you. Yes, you need to tell the employer about yourself, but do so in the context of the employer's needs and the specified job requirements.
Not Proofing for Typos and Grammatical Errors
Employers tend to view typos and grammatical errors as evidence of your carelessness and inability to write. Proofread every letter you send. Get additional cover letter help by asking a friend who knows good writing double-check your letter for you.
Making Unsupported Claims
Too many cover letters from college students and recent grads say the applicant has "strong written and verbal communication skills." Without evidence, it's an empty boast. Give some examples for each claim you make. Employers need proof.
Writing a Novel
A good cover letter should be no longer than one page. Employers are deluged with resumes and cover letters, and their time is scarce. Make sure your cover letter has three or four concise but convincing paragraphs that are easy to read. If your competitor's letter rambles on for two pages, guess which candidate the employer will prefer.
Using the Same Cover Letter for Every Job and Company
Employers see so many cover letters that it's easy for them to tell when you're using a one-size-fits-all approach. If you haven't addressed their company's specific concerns, they'll conclude you don't care about this particular job.
It's time-consuming but worthwhile to customize each cover letter for the specific job and company.
Not Sending a Real Cover Letter
Some job seekers -- college students, recent grads and even those with years of work experience -- don't bother sending a cover letter with their resume. Others type up a one or two-sentence "here's my resume" cover letter, while others attach handwritten letters or sticky notes.
There is no gray area here: You must include a well-written, neatly formatted cover letter with every resume you send. If you don't, you won't be considered for the job
From India, Madras
Hi All,
Taking short time from your schedule to introduce myself as a Job seeker for an esteemed organisation.
Kindly find snapshot of my candidature:
Profile: HR Generalist (Please take into consideration if in case it's matching to your ideal profile)
Experience: 2.11 Years +
Current Work Place: Whitefield, Bangalore
Put up at: Whitefield (ready to relocate)
Job Type: Permanent
PFA my resume with all my contact details, FYR. Awaiting for early response, if any!
N:B: This may only to place my resume on your eye, so kindly check once before calling!
From India, Bangalore
Taking short time from your schedule to introduce myself as a Job seeker for an esteemed organisation.
Kindly find snapshot of my candidature:
Profile: HR Generalist (Please take into consideration if in case it's matching to your ideal profile)
Experience: 2.11 Years +
Current Work Place: Whitefield, Bangalore
Put up at: Whitefield (ready to relocate)
Job Type: Permanent
PFA my resume with all my contact details, FYR. Awaiting for early response, if any!
N:B: This may only to place my resume on your eye, so kindly check once before calling!
From India, Bangalore
Hi,
I am working as an HR Executive in Rudrapur Uttarakhand. I Have gain knowledge by experience and have no Professional Qualification, but assisting to an experienced leader (35 years experience) , I have learnt a lot from him . I am also doing my study side by side. But I am now feeling lack of professional knowledge is pulling me back & it is required to be more professional
I am posting my resume and Please suggest what should I do , which course to apply for.
Thanks
From India, Kashipur
I am working as an HR Executive in Rudrapur Uttarakhand. I Have gain knowledge by experience and have no Professional Qualification, but assisting to an experienced leader (35 years experience) , I have learnt a lot from him . I am also doing my study side by side. But I am now feeling lack of professional knowledge is pulling me back & it is required to be more professional
I am posting my resume and Please suggest what should I do , which course to apply for.
Thanks
From India, Kashipur
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