At various times over the past thirty years I have written resumes that have helped people to get job interviews.

A lot of this work was done when I was working as an IT Headhunter and I developed a style of resume that quickly allowed my employer clients to decide if it was worth their time to interview the candidates that I was presenting to them.

Recently I have helped a number of people with their resumes at no cost because they were friends or the children of friends.

A couple of days ago a young man who I had helped with resume and career advice called to thank me because he had landed his dream job and asked if I would help a couple of his friends. This has happened a number of times over the past month. So I have decided to offer Resume Writing Coaching services again.

I look forward to being of service to you.

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Every job seeker needs a web based resume.

A web based resume is a necessary tool in your job search toolbox in addition to your email ready resume and your print resume…and of course a text based resume for easy posting to job boards.

Publishing a resume on the Web is advantageous in a number of ways:

• Employers can access your resume 24 hours a day - 7 days a week.  
• You can quickly refer a recruiter or potential employer to your web resume during an impromtu phone conversation.
• You can provide a link to your online resume on your job search business card.
• Web published resumes are readily found by employers using resume spider technology to find passive resumes
• A web based resume enables you to include links to work samples (written work, graphic design, other Web pages you’ve designed, photographs, reports, etc.) that can demonstrate your skills to employers.

Here is a sample of a web based resume and personal portfolio available to you at www.JobsWorkCareers.com and my other job boards. There is no cost to sign-up and post your resume.

Richard (Ric) Ward
Resume Coach, Job Search Coach & Career Guide

Your Resume Cover Letter has only one purpose - to get your resume opened & read.

Your Resume Cover Letter must stimulate the recipient of your resume to open your resume (read: The 11 basic components of your resume) and give you consideration. You are introducing yourself and saying that you have what it takes to do the job that they are trying to fill.

Cover Letter goes in the e-mail Message

In the age of e-mail your Cover Letter should go in the message of the e-mail and not as an attachment because it probably will not be opened and read as an attachment.

Keep your cover letter brief.

Assume that the person receiving your resume is busy - very busy. Be thoughtful and put yourself in their shoes. Keep your cover letter brief and to the point. You are not writing an essay or a novel. You are trying to communicate with someone who is probably very busy and you are competing for their attention.

There are 9 basic parts to a great Resume Cover Letter:

1. Your name, telephone number and e-mail address at the top of the Cover Letter.
    
2. Address the letter to someone in particular, if you can, or use To Whom It May Concern.
    
3. Name the position that you are applying for unless a file reference number is requested, then use the file reference number.
    
4. Briefly give an overview of your experience as it relates to the position being applied for.
    
5. In point form list the 3 or 4 most career highlights that relate directly to the job according to the ad that you are responding to.
    
6. Tell them that you have attached your resume that provides a detailed overview of your skills, experience, education, training and achievements.
    
7. Thank the person reading your resume.
    
8. Sign the e-mail with your name, home telephone number and personal e-mail address.
    
9. Add a PS to the note telling the recepient that you check your voice mail and email on regular daily basis.
    

Remember - your Resume Cover Letter has only one purpose - to get your resume opened & read.

Richard (Ric) Ward
Resume Coach, Job Search Coach & Career Guide