«Making cover letters optional in the hiring process acts as the perfect way to identify these individuals, because the ones who do take that extra initiative to not only submit a cover letter but also tailor that cover letter to
the specific job at hand will most likely be the same people who will go that extra mile once hired.»
Of course, you need to research the position for which you are applying and you could tailor the statement for
that specific job at hand.
Always tailor your efforts to
the specific job at hand.
Not exact matches
Each and every dog called upon for a
specific job is a hard working dog that won't always fit the mold or the breed stereotype for the
job at hand but rest assured if that individual dog is chosen for that particular
job then he or she is well prepared for it.
When your prospective employer is asking for a
specific time you demonstrated x, y or z skill or had to accomplish a
specific task, be sure to use this as an opportunity to match up your prior experience with the
job description
at hand.
Be
specific to the issue
at hand, remembering to include the big picture for constructive criticism and point to the larger business need for a
job well done.
It takes more time and effort, but the note should be personalized and
specific to the
job interview
at hand.
Your cover letter will be more persuasive if it's targeted to the
specific company and
job at hand.
But when she met with the hiring people face - to - face, she tended to go into lecture mode regarding her own impressive research, rather than addressing the
specific requirements of the
job at hand and how her own research could be applied to provide solutions.
Always research the company you're applying to and the
specific demands of the
job at hand.
This concept of conversion is important for
job - search networkers because, if you view every networking conversation or email interaction as a means to a
specific end - namely, as a great way to get your resume into the
hands of Person X
at Company Y or to schedule a
job interview - you'll hurt your seed - planting efforts in a big way.
You should tailor it to the
job and employer
at hand, making sure to point out the
specific skills and experience the employer asked for in the
job description, using key words and phrases when possible.
Once you've got a name, then tailor your cover letter to the
specific job and organization
at hand.
The applicant's
specific qualifications: any work experience, school experience, skills, or accomplishments, especially those relevant to the
job at hand
Although being in direct shark - toothed competition with well - established companies such as Taleo, PeopleSoft, HRSoft, Talent Technology, and BrassRing, Talcura had a
specific niche — it was new, offered a unified application (Resume Screening,
Job Board Integration, Candidate Management, Corporate Career Pages, Employee On - Boarding, etc.) cutting edge and much more savvy than any other talent management system out there simply because of the first -
hand expertise that the resume writers
at the Company were able to capitalize on.
• Immediately introduces the candidate and highlights key competencies • Addresses the employer's
specific needs • Highlights the candidate's pertinent professional accomplishments and capabilities • Relates directly to the position by tying skills and work experience to demands of the
job at hand • Is brief and organized, clearly divided into sections which are
at least three in number; namely the introduction, main body and the ending.
It's not enough to simply add the company's name in the «career objective» section; the best resumes are built around the
specific needs, requirements and hiring practices of the
job at -
hand.
It is also okay to include a mixture of skills that are highly
specific to the
job at hand and skills that are generic to all electricians.
If you do decide to include an objective statement on a resume that's for a
specific job, you'll have the advantage of tailoring the statement to the
job at hand.
You also need to know how to adapt your resume your field of interest, making sure it contains properly phrased, industry -
specific content that demonstrates your understanding of the
job at hand.
Read the
job post carefully for
specific instructions on this point, and if in doubt, it's never a bad idea to create your list in advance and be ready to
hand it over
at a moment's notice.