- A strong resume is an important key to getting a job and started in your career. List and briefly describe three approaches (or types of resumes) that are available.
The three types of resumes available are; chronological, functional and combination resume.
- A chronological resume is where your work history is listed in reverse order by starting with your recent work and working backwards.
- A functional resume is where the important strengths and skills to employees are focused.
- A combination resume is where the strengths and flexibility of chronological and functional resumes are combined.
- Explain some tactics that you have used to make your resume stronger.
The following are tactics that make your resume stronger.
- Building your experience where you volunteer for occasions that need a great deal for customer service.
- Keep your resume simple and clear by removing unnecessary words to make it appealing.
- Prioritize important details by putting them on top of the resume to grab the manager’s attention.
- Personalize your resume by placing appropriate information first and make it clear
- Write your accomplishment down and describe what you have achieved with them.
- Why should you include an application letter (cover letter) when submitting your resume to a potential employer? Points)
The cover letter should be included when submitting a resume to a potential employer because;
- A cover letter shows your strength and good impression on your employer
- It helps in explaining potential issues
- Helps in providing the employer with your relevant experience
- It creates a case for your application
- What do you believe should be included in your cover letter?
The following should be included in a cover letter;
- Contact section
- Salutation
- Introduction
- Details on why you are certified for the job
- Closing
- signature
Reference
Crosby, O., & Liming, D. (2009). Résumés, Applications, and Cover Letters (2009). Government Printing Office.