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The Secret Formula for Writing a Cover Letter That Lands Interviews

In today’s competitive job market, your cover letter can be your ticket to landing an interview. While your resume highlights your qualifications, a cover letter offers a more personal touch, allowing you to make a memorable first impression. Crafting a stand-out cover letter is crucial, as it’s often the first thing employers see before diving into your resume. But what makes a cover letter…

The Secret Formula for Writing a Cover Letter That Lands Interviews

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Resume Boost: Resume Tips for HR Professionals

Many people who come to Exfederal.com to find a Government contract job seek positions in human resources. So, to help with your job search, we decided to give advice on how to make your HR resume stand out from the crowd.

For tips on refining an HR resume, we turned to Sarah Rohn, in charge of hiring at R3 Consulting. Here’s what she had to say:

  Exfederal.com: How can an applicant resume catch your eye?

Sarah Rohn: Clean resume- simple and using bullets and bolded phrases. Following up with the recruiter is always a good way to make sure the resume is seen.

  Exfederal.com: Should the resume focus on functional experience?

Sarah Rohn: It depends on the job they are applying for. If it’s a general HR resume then no, but if its specific to a functional area, then yes. Highlighting expertise in a functional area within a general resume is possible using an executive summary or highlighting within the experience.

  Exfederal.com: What are your thoughts on resume length?

Sarah Rohn: It’s hard to say 2 page max for someone who has 30 plus year of experience. The shorter it is, the likely the whole thing will be read!

Exfederal.com: What is a good rule of thumb for reaching the sweet spot between not explaining work experiences in enough detail and being ineffectively verbose?

Sarah Rohn: I suggest 4 bullets per job although it may be more or less depending on tenure. If needed, adding a Key Contribution bullet following the work experience explanation allows for the person to highlight something that may not have come out in the above explanation.

  Exfederal.com: How much does formatting matter when you are evaluating resumes?

Sarah Rohn: Content is more important but it makes it harder to find the content I am looking for if its poorly formatted.

  Exfederal.com: Is it important to have a headline (title/specialization), and, if so, what makes for a strong one?

Sarah Rohn: Yes it is- as specific as possible is important.

  Exfederal.com:  Should applicants have a summary at the beginning of their resume? If so, should it be full sentences or a bulleted list of phrases?

Sarah Rohn:  Yes, full sentences.

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