With the
professional workforce growing more competitive with each day, you need a way
to make yourself stand out. While a resume shows your strengths as a prospect,
your cover letter is what helps put a face to your resume. Here are a few tips
on how to make your cover letter stand out, so you can become a new hire in Vancouver.
Don’t
repeat yourself.
A resume
shows your qualifications; a cover letter shouldn’t. A cover letter should be
you sharing your passions and how they align with the jobs in Vancouver, WA
that you’re applying for. You should share how your job search led you to a
specific job. Provide information about your qualifications that you couldn’t
include in your resume. Don’t make your cover letter an extension of your
resume. Make it an accessory.
Do your
research.
Opening
your cover letter by addressing the appropriate person could benefit you.
Search the company’s website or their social media accounts. Show the company
that you’ve done your research. Show them that they want to hire you because
you’re willing to learn about their mission and benefit them.
Always
proofread.
Just
because you didn’t see any mistakes, doesn’t mean you didn’t make any. Always
proofread your resume and cover letter! One of the best ways to proofread is to
read your cover letter aloud. You can find faulty sentence structure or grammar
mistakes if you read aloud. Another proofreading hack is to read aloud to a
friend or relative to find mistakes.
Less is
more.
A long
resume and cover letter can overwhelm employers. That’s why you should be
concise with yours. Employers are getting busier each day. A simple, clean
resume and cover letter will save them time and save you some competition!
Have a
strong finish.
Make sure
to share your enthusiasm for the position and why you should be picked. Strong
endings are easier to remember. Make sure yours is one the employer will
remember. Once you’ve turned in your resume and cover letter to Vancouver
staffing solutions, follow up after a few days, so they know you’re
serious about the position.
Locally
owned and operated, Express Employment Professionals in Vancouver, WA is your
Full-Service employment agency. We continually exceed our customers’
expectations by providing expert advice, timely resources, and training. We
help companies in our community while helping job seekers find employment.
Together, we help people succeed within the Vancouver, WA area.
Express
Employment Professionals of Vancouver, WA
2612 NE 114th
Ave #2
Vancouver,
WA 98684
(360)
883-3600
https://www.expresspros.com/VancouverWA
