When you're applying for jobs, it can become mind-numbing to repeatedly include or discuss your credentials, big career wins and interest in the position in your resume and cover letter and during an interview. While you want to keep an employer's interest and stand out from the competition, you also want to make as strong a case for yourself as possible, right from the start.
So how do you balance the information flow throughout the application process? How do you avoid giving away the entire story in the cover letter, or other application materials? The key is to take each step mindfully.
Write your resume first
To avoid repeating yourself throughout the application process, first make sure you understand the purpose of each application material. As Jene Kapela, principal and founder of Jene Kapela Leadership Solutions LLC, says, "The resume demonstrates your experience. The cover letter, on the other hand, should be used to show how your experiences make you a great fit for the position you're applying for." This means that your resume is what sets the tone for your candidacy.
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Don't Give Away Your Entire Story In The Cover Letter
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