Once your cover letter makes the cut, it’s time for your resume to really knock them dead. Keep the following things in mind, and you’ll be picking up that first paycheck in no time flat.
What types of duties did you perform at your previous jobs?
What did you accomplish that helped the company prosper? What types of honors or awards did you receive for your work?
What have you learned in your education that you can bring to the workplace?
What skills do you have that would be valuable on the job?
With what types of computer software are you familiar and literate?
Who from your personal and professional life knows your abilities and personality best?