Language Refinement for Cover Letters and Resumes

While resumes and cover letters address the same position,  the tone and character differ. In writing each, be sure you understand what the hiring manager expects.

Your purpose, tone, format, style, and content differ. When making decisions about what to include and where, be sure that all of these factors line up. 

Find some helpful guidelines here. 

Using Recruiters and Headhunters

You can go it alone or you can go commercial. As for the 'Commercial' route, a recruiter matches you up with his client's job list. A recruiter will likely coach you and get you ready for interviews. The recruiter is there to help you get the interview and the job! Typically this 'Headhunter' is paid by the company.

See seven aspects of using a Recruiter here.

Showcase Your Winning Personality

Likely your resume (or possibly a personal recommendation) got you an interview. While the resume presented the 'facts', the interview will present the 'you' that will hopefully be hired.  The interaction, the presentation of 'you' is key. In the interview it is yours to win or loose. You need to be yourself but a few hints to carry you forward can be beneficial.

See seven points on your personal presentation here.

Beat Those Interview Nerves

Interview nerves, if you don’t feel nervous, the chances are the position you’re going for isn’t that important to you. We get nervous about things because we care about them. In that way, nerves are good.

It’s easy to say, “Don’t worry, everyone gets nervous,” but if you’re in the midst of nerves, this phrase does not help. 

Stave off those shaky feelings with 7 tips here.