Importance of a Complete Resume Package

Candace Davies

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Importance of a Complete Resume Package

You have been scanning the local papers, using online job searches, and have finally found a few ideal employment opportunities that match your experience and skill set. You begin to question your path, asking “Where do I go from here?”, “How do I ensure an interview?”

As a Professional Career Coach and Resume Writer, I have coached hundreds and even thousands of individuals in the art of job-hunting; and I must say that job hunting is an art! Whether you are a recent college graduate or a seasoned professional, it is essential that you showcase your skills and experience in a proficient and complete manner, enhancing your professionalism and commitment.

A complete resume package will consist of the following:

Cover Letter: A cover letter is the first impression a potential employer will receive. It must capture the employers' attention and appeal to their interests immediately. A cover letter is not the time to rehash your resume, but rather peak the reader's interest and entice them to read further.
Resume: Remember that this is where you will showcase your experience and skills. Utilizing powerful keywords and actions words will engage the reader. A hiring manager will either become enthusiastic about you, or forget who you are. A strong and relevant resume is your ticket to securing an interview.
Reference List: A professional reference is someone whom you have worked for in the past. It could be a supervisor, peer, or co-worker. These individuals would be someone you worked closely with or co-workers in other departments who admired your work. You could also include supervisors who were active in helping you learn and grow.
Thank You Letter: Thank you letters are an essential factor in the interviewing process, and should be sent to each individual on an interview committee. Neglecting to send a thank you letter may give someone else the upper hand in securing the job that you want. A thank you letter can be sent by mail, fax, or e-mail, and should be sent no more than five days after your interview.

As you can see, there is a significant amount of time invested in an effective job search, but ensuring that you have a complete and professional resume package will guarantee a solid showcasing of your skills, accomplishments, experience, and professionalism.

You can review samples of our work by clicking here.

Please remember these are only basic tips. For further help with your resume, contact A+ Resumes for Teachers.

Success Stories

"I am completely satisfied with the documents; they are so much better than what I could do on my own! Thank you sincerely for all your help."

"Dear Candace,

I got called at the last moment and went for an interview without your coaching but I did take your advice from your newsletter on the subject. I did my research as well as could be expected and went for broke ! I let them do the talking and answered what I felt was in a fluid and well structured format that 'hopefully' instilled my enthusiasm!

Again, you gave me the confidence and the 'me' facture that let them know I was someone to be reckoned with. Professional, confident and assured of my ability that would let them know that if they didn't hire me then they were at a loss, not me!

I WILL take on coaching for my next interview should I require it. I am so confident that they WILL offer me the job that I fear you may not have a customer in the end! You do your job too well!

Thank you ever so much!

Yours from sunnier Spain!"

E. S.

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