FreshGigs.ca recently conducted a poll of Canadian Human Resources managers to find out what they look for in a resume and cover letter.
Below is a list of the top 12 things you should be including in your applications:
- Needs to be well written
- Error free
- Focused on skills and accomplishments
- Demonstrate what value you can bring to the table
- Personalized message and greeting
- Tailored to the specific job (not a copy and paste message)
- Presentation, look and feel of materials ie. Personal Branding
- Selling your strengths
- Promotions received and increased responsibility
- Wide variety of skills
- Transferable skills
- Industry experience