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How to write the perfect resume
How to write the perfect cover letter

How to write the perfect resume

Preparing your resume can be a daunting prospect. This is a document that a potential employer will make their first impressions of you – remember that first impressions count. We hope you find the following tips helpful:

A good resume is vital, make sure it is a professional marketing and sales document all about you
Ensure your information is current, honest and correct
Electronic submission is now expected, so create your résumé in a common program such as MS Word
Always include your name, contact details including email and mobile
Highlight your achievements and career objective
List your work experience in chronological order
Work Experience – include company name, city location, job title, from and to dates including month // year; brief summary of key responsibilities and focus on results or achievements
Don’t leave any time gaps in your resume
Include details of at least 2 referees, ideally former employers that you reported to.
Display perfect spelling and grammar
Keep it succinct, a 10 page resume has the potential for the readers loss of interest

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How to write the perfect Cover Letter

Your cover letter is the means of self introduction. It is the perfect way to provide employers with an insight into you as a potential employee and for you to demonstrate the qualities that set you apart from other applicants.
Checklist:

Should be 1 page in length
Make your letter concise and clearly state how you fit the job
Address to the appropriate person
Include identification of the positioin – e.g Job reference number, Job title
Highlight your skills and experience that match the key job specifications. These are often included in the job advertisement.
Always proof read – you need to have perfect spelling and grammar

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