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Resume help!
I'm starting from scratch here, trying to start a new job out of retail.
Should my resume be limited to one page?
Cover letter help too- I've never written one. Do I explain I want to get out of retail?
Re: Resume help!
If you don't have a lot of relevant experience, yes, it should only be one page.
Cover letter should be 3 parts: 1) what position you're applying for and how you found it; 2) brief explanation of the skills and experience you have that make you perfect for the job (not a regurgitation of your resume, but highlights of it); 3) how you can be reached.
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The best thing you can do for your career is this. Drive yourself to Barnes and Noble or Borders. Ask someone to show you where they have books on how to write effective resumes/cover letters ... they have tons of them, and some of them are a collaberation of different samples, indexed by what job experience you have/what job you are looking for. Get a stack, buy a cup of coffee and peruse through the books and pick the one that is most helpful. It's worth the investment. Seriously, you can ask a million people how to write a good resume and they will all go and give you different advice. Best way is to look at actual examples ... good luck with the job hunt! There's no strict rule on resumes, but generally one page preferable and make each word count ... no fluff that doesn't say anything. (e.g. Don't just write "manager -- retail at X-store (2008-2010)" ... better to use action words "General Manager, X- Store (2008-2010) -- Single-handedly oversaw 17+ employees in fast-paced retail environment, etc. ....." As for your cover letter ... think about WHAT job you want, WHY the person reading the letter should be interested in you, and why you are so great for the job. You can think of it as a personalized pitch to grip the reader, and convince them to give your resume a read and give serious consideration to you/interview you. That's just my too cents ... I always route for people trying to get ahead
Good luck dear!
I would keep your resume to one page - unless you have relevant experience that brings it to two pages. Prospective employers won't care about your lifeguarding job in high school if you've been out of school for a while and have more recent, better experience. Don't put every job you've had on there just to fill up space.
I'd also recommend reading through the company's website and figuring out what type of language they use in business and in their job descriptions. If the company touts their "forward thinking approach" try and add in things were you've had a new idea or instituted a new, better process. Above all, make sure your resume and cover letter fit exactly to the job you are applying to. Everyone includes things like "I'm a good leader and my skills make me perfect for this job." Make sure you prove it!
Good luck with your job search