I hired many people throughout my career and one of the strongest things you can do as a job applicant is to make your resume and cover letter tailored to the position you are applying for. If I got a resume and cover letter from an applicant and it looked like a form resume and a form cover letter there was a good chance that I wouldn’t review applicant any further. Taking the time to customize a resume and cover letter showed me that an applicant was willing to do the work to make a good impression and that this attention to detail would transfer into the job if he or she got the position. Also, I always liked getting some type of cover letter from an applicant even if a cover letter wasn’t required. By getting a cover letter is provided information about their communication and writing skills, which is something we always looked at in job applicants. Just remember the next time you apply for a job slow down and customize the resume and cover letter. You will be glad you did.
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