As recruiters, we all know the importance of resumes and cover letters for applicants to go to the next step in the recruitment process. If their applications do not contain the important details, the chances of them being scheduled for further processing would be minimal. Many resources to help the job-seeker create quality resumes are available, such as ShimmeringResumes.com.
ShimmeringResumes.com, run by President Paul Freiberger, an award-winning author and career improvement expert, specializes in helping people define, continue, or begin new careers. The company's custom services include creating
'shimmering' resumes and cover letters, as well as providing interview coaching, morale coaching, and an outplacement center.
A great resume is what gets you in the door of a potential employer. Cover letters for that matter are taken for granted because most applicants feel that passing their resume is enough. In some cases, that could be true but having a formal cover letter and having a more impressive resume is actually a big plus because it shows that you are very committed in terms of applying and getting the job that you are applying for. ShimmeringResumes.com will help you create the best cover letter and resume for you. There are also cases wherein just having the "standard" resume won't give you that job because you have to make a "specialized" resume which would really focus on the position that the applicant is focusing at.
What's the difference between the "standard" and "specialized" resume? Well, personally, a standard resume and cover letter would only contain normal information and no in-depth description of the tasks that you did before and other knowledge that you have. On the other hand, specialized resume and cover letters would include these information as well as other information that would really pertain on how eligible the candidate is for that job.
Personally, I prefer reading specialized resume and cover letters from applicants especially when applying for top positions since this would increase their chances of being hired.
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From a Staffing Solutions/Staffing Services professional point of view, a cover letter can Eritrea make or break you. If it's a generic one that says a whole lot of nothing in 4 or 5 paragraphs, then you're better of without it. But if its a letter written specifically for this position, within this company, and really has some great specifics as to WHY you're a great fit, then it definitely doesn't hurt! It will make you stand out above other candidates who may not have taken the time and effort. Not to mention the fact that you can tell a lot about someone by their writing style.
Posted by: HelpingYouHire | January 19, 2012 12:50 PM | Permalink to Comment