Interviewing Applicants Can Be Hazardous to Your Wealth

By Michael Mercer 

1st Fact: Interviewing applicants is the most common way companies decide whom to hire.

2nd Fact: Research proves most interviewers do lousy at predicting if an applicant will succeed - or flop - if hired.

3rd Fact: Research shows that customized pre-employment tests do great at predicting if an applicant may succeed or fail on-the-job.

4th Fact: Since you must interview applicants, even if you use tests, you need to make better predictions based on interviews.
If you do not learn how to do this, it will prove hazardous to your wealth! When you hire the wrong person, you will pay a huge price. Your business financially suffers, and you can destroy your management career.

WHY MANAGERS DO ROTTEN INTERVIEWS

Unfortunately, most managers base hiring decisions on interviewing job applicants. But, most managers do not know what they are doing. They often do not know

1. talents the applicant needs to succeed on-the-job

2. questions to ask

3. how to take useful notes

4. ways to stop applicants from lying about work experience

or skills

CUSTOMIZE INTERVIEWS FOR EACH JOB

Since you still must interview applicants, let's pinpoint how you can conduct useful interviews. Start by listing key talents a productive employee needs in the job. I use a 35-item checklist to help managers identify crucial talents.

For example, one company desired to hire better salespeople. Using my checklist, the sales executives chose crucial seven talents their salespeople need to succeed:

1. Mental Abilities

2. Friendliness

3. Persuasiveness

4. Flexible about Following Rules & Procedures

5. Optimism

6. Desire to Make Lots of Money

7. Desire to Control Sales Situations

INTERVIEWING MADE VASTLY EASIER

With the job talents list, make a customized interview guide form. This helps you conduct an insightful interview. It includes these parts, as shown in the accompanying example:

Job-related talents, such as Friendliness and Desire to Make Lots of Money

Place to insert test scores, e.g., scores on the Forecaster(TM) test's Money Motivation scale

Actions to look for in the interview. Example: Craves pay linked to his/her productivity

Questions to ask. Example: "What inspires you to do a good job?"

Note-taking space

Ratings: positive rating, moderate rating, & negative rating

The accompanying example shows how the interview guide form section for one of the seven job talents: Desire To Make Lots
of Money.

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Example: Section of Interview Guide Form

DESIRE TO MAKE LOTS OF MONEY
___ Score on Forecaster(TM) test's "Money Motivation" scale = _____

Note: Benchmark scores on Forecaster(TM) test:

7 - 11 = Positive Rating

___ Enthusiastic about earning commissions or incentive pay

___ Craves pay linked to his/her productivity

"When you work each day, what ingredient of your job that you feel most enthusiastic about?"

"What inspires you to do a good job?"
Rating:

__ positive rating

__ moderate rating

__ negative rating

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OPEN PANDORA'S BOX

Your goal is to ask questions that force the applicant to reveal how he or she would perform on-the-job.

But, most interviewers ask questions that elicit little worthwhile information. Why? Most interviewers ask closed-ended questions, like "Did you like your last job?" or "Can you do creative problem-solving?" Any applicant with an IQ above room temperature knows the 'correct' answer to closed-ended questions. For example, if you ask, "Can you do creative problem-solving?", applicants will answer "Yes" - even if they have the creativity of a dead insect. Closed-ended questions start with words like "Do," "Can," "Would," or "Is."

In contrast, skilled interviewers ask open-ended questions. Open-ended questions do not give away the 'correct' answers. Plus, they force applicants to reveal their thoughts, feelings, goals, and experiences. That juicy information enables the interviewer to predict if the applicant may succeed if hired. Open-ended questions start with "How," "What," "Describe," and "Tell me."

SECRET TIP

Few managers know it proves best for two people to simultaneously interview each applicant. This boosts the likelihood of making accurate predictions about the applicant. One interviewer asks 99% of the questions while the second interviewer takes notes on the interview guide form. Both interviewers discuss the applicant after the interview. You will be amazed at how this approach improves interview results.

2 WAYS TO HIRE THE BEST

When you buy expensive clothing, like a fine dress or suit, you take it to a tailor who makes the clothing fit perfectly. The same principle holds true when you hire employees. You increase your odds of hiring winners by custom-tailoring your two key prediction methods: (1) tests and (2) interviews.

First, do a test "benchmarking study" on behavior tests and mental ability tests by having your superstar employees take the behavior tests and mental abilities tests. For instance, to hire profitable salespeople, first have your superstar salespeople take the tests. Their scores are "benchmarks" which you compare against applicants' test scores.

Second, devise a customized interview guide form for each job. If you are hiring salespeople, customize the interview guide form for your company's salesperson job. Interviewers use the form to ask questions, take notes, and link test scores to interview observations.

Remember: Research proves you probably will not hire the best if you only interview applicants. So, customize your tests and interviews and - most importantly - only hire applicants who rate high on your interviews and tests.

© Copyright 2005 Michael Mercer, Ph.D.

Michael Mercer, Ph.D., is a nationally-known expert on hiring, professional speaker, and president of The Mercer Group, Inc. Many companies use his Abilities & Behavior Forecaster™ Test to test job applicants, you can view at http://www.MercerSystems.com

Dr. Mercer authored 5 books, including, Hire the Best -- & Avoid the Rest™ & also Turning Your Human Resources Department into a Profit Center™. You can subscribe to his free e-Newsletter at http://www.DrMercer.com or call Dr. Mercer at 847-382-0690.

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Preparing Your Interview Questions and Answers - A 6 Step Guide to Successful Job Interviewing

By Sean McCaffrey 

Interview questions and answers are only part of the overall preparation for the interview. The interview is the big event. All of your time spent completing job applications, submitting resumes, tailoring cover letters and responding to job advertisements have led you to this. Over the next several posts, I am blogging on information that will provide you with key steps to perform at your best and put you in the optimal position for a job offer.

Step 1: Knowing the audience interviewing (as well as the company) always helps your interview questions and answers preparation. What type of interview will you be in? Will it be conducted by a panel or an individual? If it is a panel, how large a panel and what is the makeup? Are you being interviewed by the HR department or the person who will be supervising you, or maybe future colleagues?

What kind of company is it? Is it privately held or publicly traded? How long have they been in business? Who is their target market? Are they the industry leader or a strong competitor? Where are their corporate headquarters located? Do your research and make notes on your discoveries. Gather annual reports, trade/industry news, review their website, investigate them on Hoovers, if possible talk to current/past employees, etc. The more you know of the company's history, niche, competitors and business and growth plans, the more prepared you'll be to discuss their needs and how you are the person to fit their culture and address their issues.

Step 2: Anticipate and respond to their interview questions and answers. The typical interview lasts a good 60 minutes. During the first few minutes, the interviewer will usually set the tone by providing information on the company and the position. They will then refer to your resume, cover letter, portfolio, and any other information you provided, and begin asking you questions.

Be prepared to engage with the standard interview questions and answers. Some of these interview questions may be uncomfortable for you. There is no excuse for showing your discomfort because you know they are coming your way. Practice your responses. Consider role playing with an objective person to help you smooth out your answers.

Step 3: Prepare penetrating interview questions for your audience. If it is a panel, make sure you have enough copies of your resume, cover letter, portfolio, etc, for each person. My standard rule of thumb is to have 20 questions ready to go. During the conversation, many of your questions will get covered, so by having 20, you are bound to have a few remaining to demonstrate your interest and critical thinking skills. The questions you ask during the interview are just as significant as the answers you give. It is acceptable to have a notepad of your prepared interview questions with you. You can not possibly remember all of them; nor are not expected to. However, make certain what you bring in is not ratty or looks like a grade schooler's homework. Remember presently yourself polished and professionally is imperative.

Step 4: First impressions: Again, preparing for interview questions and answers is only part of the equation. You have a single shot at making a dynamite first impression. Your audience is obviously eager to meet with you or else they would not have scheduled the interview. Capitalize on their enthusiasm.

Show up 10 minutes early. Wear appropriate clothing. If the standard is business dress, dress accordingly with polished shoes, cuff links and a power tie for men. For women, business suit or other appropriate business attire is required. For a casual environment, a button-down shirt and sport coat may be suitable for men, while slacks, skirt or dress and nice blouse will be fitting for women.

Is sounds simplistic, but two things that can make or break you are not using an iron and dressing like you are going out on the town instead of out to an interview. Beware of being too casual as well as too much skin; heal height and jewelry and make-up volume. Next to your interview questions and answers how you present yourself is next in line of importance. Think f how frequently people are judged on their appearance, before they ever even open their mouths.

Many coaches believe you can never overdress. I don't agree. Dressing out of alignment to the job or your audience risks giving the wrong impression; resulting in a need to double your during the interview. In bigger cities with traditional expectations, this is less of an issue. In my community, we have a population of 400,000 and wearing a suit in a business casual environment is a quick way to get labeled "too stuffy", which makes for a negative first impression. Aside from dress, be confident, smile, offer firm handshakes to everyone you meet (yes, that means women too), good posture and eye contact. And, of course, remember your manners.

Step 5: Communicate effectively. Nonverbal communication accounts for 93% all messages (38% tone and 55% body language). Leaving less than 7% of communication being the result of the actual words we say. To truly communicate effectively, your non-verbal communication has to be in agreement with what you are saying. Nod your head during the interview questions to communicate that you follow. Maintain eye contact. Sit facing your audience. Keep your arms and hands pointed toward your audience. Smile often and show enthusiasm to win them over.

Also, be mindful of your audience's body language. Are they interested in you? Have you engaged them effectively? Specifically ask an insightful question to those you have not yet won over to connect specifically with them. Providing effective interview questions and answers requires congruence in your body language, tone, specific language. Practice if necessary.

Step 6: Follow up is critical. Make sure you collect business cards from everyone in the interview as well as everyone you interacted with along the way. This includes the person scheduling the interview, the receptionist you spoke with on the phone, etc. Everyone gets a hand written thank you note. Make sure all names and titles are spelled correctly and get the notes mailed within 24 hours. In the message, add something compelling in the message to confirm your personal skills and desire for the position.

In order to earn the job offer, you have to interview effectively! Although the interview questions and answers component can create some anxiety for you, the more you practice and prepare, the more confident you become and the better you perform.

Good luck with preparing your interview questions and answers and happy interviewing!

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Choosing A Professional Resume Writer - Get a Great Resume Without Breaking the Bank

By Jason Kay 

The job market these days is tough. This is definitely no secret - all you need to do is turn on the news to see how badly the economy is doing. While we have gotten a little bit better from when the economy crashed in 2008, the job market is still very competitive, and everybody is looking for an edge in the market. If you've tried looking for a job recently, you know how difficult it can be!

One of the most important things to have in hand during the job search is a solid resume. The resume is the ticket to the job interview - but the problem is that for any position that opens up, a beleaguered human resources employee is likely digging through through hundreds of different resumes. If you want to land the coveted interview, you'll need to have a resume that stands out from the rest of the crowd.

The problem is that many people do not know how to appropriately represent themselves on a resume. There are thousands among the unemployed who are perfectly qualified for jobs, but their resumes simply do not represent them as well as they could. If you have a good resume in hand, you'll have a leg up on the competition.

Of course, crafting a resume that is both visually appealing and informational can be a problem. It's not all about putting as much information on a piece of paper as you can - much of it is about organization and arranging the information in a way that looks pleasing. Many professional resume writers say that the blank space on a resume is just as important as the actual information!

The art of a good resume is equal parts information and creativity, as well as a bit of spatial reasoning. You need to be able to represent yourself on paper in a way that makes tired human resource workers take note. If your resume is one out of a thousand, you need all the help that you can get to make that resume the one that gets the interview! If your resume is forgettable, then you can forget about landing that dream job.

Essentially, getting a good resume is easier said than done. Assuming that you don't have all day to sit around and worry about white space, you might need a little bit of extra help along the way. Anybody is capable of writing their own resume, but the fact of the matter is that there are some people who are more skilled at writing resumes than others. In fact, there are a legion of individuals out there who make their living by helping others write their resumes!

These people are called professional resume writers, and employing one to help you make your resume the best that it can be might be the best investment that you can make. After all, if spending 50 dollars on making your resume look the best it can be is the difference between landing the interview and not, it's 50 dollars well spent in this poor economy.

Of course, the issue at hand is finding the right professional resume writer for you. Not all professional resume writers are created equal - and just because a certain resume writer is skilled does not mean that they will necessarily be the right choice for you.

So how do you choose the right resume writer? Try these tips.

What job market are you trying for? There are resume writers who specialize in writing corporate resumes, and others who do more in the creative realm. No matter what kind of job market that you're looking to hit, there's a professional resume writer that specializes in that area. Obviously, if you're trying to write a resume as a photographer, you'll probably want to avoid the professional resume writers that generally work with CEOs!

Do you need a resume or a CV? Depending on the job market that you are working for, you might need one, the other, or both. Resumes are, by rule, no longer than a page. A CV tends to detail your entire experience in a certain area, and thus is longer. There are professional resume writers who work with those wanting resumes, and those who want CVs. There are also some professional resume writers that work with both.

How long have they been working in the business? Generally speaking, the professional resume writers who have been in the business the longest will be the most familiar with the process, but the more experienced that the writer is, the more that they charge. Just because a professional resume writer is just getting started does not mean that the services they offer are inferior. Just be sure to do your research beforehand and budget appropriately!

Freelance or company? There are professional resume writers who work as freelancers, and those who are part of a company. There are pros and cons to each side, but there is something to be said for working with a company since you are guaranteed a higher standard of work, but the companies do tend to be a little bit more expensive. Freelancers can be more hit and miss in nature, but can also be cheaper. If you find a good freelance resume writer, you can get the best of both worlds. Again, careful research is the key.

Professional resume writers are a great investment in tough economic times. If you're looking to hire a professional resume writer, a good place to start looking is on the Internet. Many sites allow you to read reviews of resume writers and see which ones will suit your needs best.

Good luck in the search for a professional resume writer. Once you get that interview and get on the job, you'll realize that working with a professional writer might have been one of the best investments of your professional life!

Jason Kay is a professional resume writer and contributor to career magazines and websites such as JobGoRound.com, which provides a wealth of career advice.

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Landing Your Next Job With an Exceptional Resume

By Jason Kay 

Most job searchers understand the importance of writing a great resume. However, not everyone has the expertise needed to create a resume that truly reflects their amazing skills, abilities, and experience. For this reason, many people choose to use a resume writing company. And, because of this need, resume writing companies have multiplied in vast numbers.

Is a Resume Writing Service Right for You?

Your resume may seem like just a piece of paper that lists your previous experience and education but it is much more than that. Think of your resume as a sales letter. Every word on the page of your resume needs to make you shine. It needs to convince your employer that you are the perfect person for the open position.

You also can't have any errors on your resume. Everything must be done with perfect spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. To make things even more complicated, there are different resume formats to use, depending on your level of skill and previous job history. Add in the font and text size variables and you can easily see just how complicated resume writing can be. So, essentially, resume writing companies can benefit almost anyone that is in search of a new job and is not a professional writer.

Sadly, however, there are now so many resume writing companies and a lot of them really do look the same. Contrary to how similar they all look, you should know that not all resume writing companies are created equally. Prices can vary dramatically as can the services provided by each individual company. Skills and expertise of the writers are not uniform nor is the quality of resume writing. Essentially, at a glance, trying to find the best resume writing company for you can seem like an impossible task.

How a Resume Service Review Site Can Help You Make the Right Choice

Since, as a consumer, you really don't have any way of distinguishing one company from another by simply reading their sales page, making the right choice can be extremely difficult. However, if you are aware of resume writing review sites, you can start to glean away the bad from the good. These sites have already done the hard work for you. All you have to do is evaluate each of the resume services they have listed to determine which one best fits your personal and professional needs.

Only reputable companies that are known for quality of service and product are reviewed, eliminating fly-by-night companies that could leave you fully unsatisfied with your resume and no way to get your money back. Each resume writing company reviewed on this resume writing review site is explained in detail. The experts here take the time to explain the pros and cons of each resume service provider. They disclose the prices as well as what is included in each pricing package.

With the information that the resume review sites have provided to you, you can easily start to narrow down your choices. You can choose the resume service that specializes in the type of career you are trying to pursue. If you are trying to change your career path or just graduated from school, you can easily determine which resume writing companies specialize in entry level resumes.

Going Beyond the Resume

While your resume is essential to getting your foot in the door, it cannot get the job for you. There is more to it. A resume writing service can make you sound amazing on paper but you will need to prove to the potential employer that you are just as good in person as you are on your new resume. For this reason, some resume writing companies offer entire career readiness packages.

In addition to your written resume, you may be able to find resume service companies that offer services like resume distribution, job search consultation, cover letter writing, interview preparation, and career consultation. The more services you are able to receive in your package, the more prepared you will be for the interview process, helping you have the best chance at being the successful applicant.

Once Your Resume is Written

After your resume is done, the rest of the work is up to you. Unless you have chosen a resume service that offers resume distribution, it is time for you to start sending your resumes out to companies that match the career path you have selected.

You need to keep in mind that a cover letter, specialized for each company you apply at, should accompany your resume. If you are unsure of how to effectively write a cover letter, be sure to choose a resume writing service that offers cover letter training. Your cover letter is just as important as your resume since it is the very first thing your potential employer will see.

Jason Kay is a professional resume writer who contributes to career magazines and websites such as JobGoRound.com, which provides career advice on numerous topics.

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How to Build a Resume - The Biggest List of 37 FAQs About Award-Winning Resumes

By Oleg Savchenko 

1. What is A Resume?
A resume is a presentation of your qualifications for employer. It lets your employer know what type of job you are seeking and highlights your education, experience, skills and other relevant information. A resume (or CV - Curriculum Vitae) only may be the tips to potential employer for determination whether or not you will be interviewed.

2. Does a resume always need to be only one page?
Resume (CV) length should not exceed 2 sides of A4. How much of those two sides you fill depends on how much you have done.

3. Should the education section always be near the top?
If you have recently completed formal education your academic achievements will form a major part of your qualifications, and it is recommended to place these near the top of your resume.

4. Is an objective always necessary?
No, it is not crucial. But however an employer will be impressed if you have a focused idea of where you want your career to be heading.

5. What if I haven't done very much to fill up my resume?
This does not matter. If build a resume is a problem - use sensible formatting and fonts so that you comfortably fill one side of A4.

6. Do hobbies and personal interests need to be shown?
It is not imperative but it can provide an employer with an insight into your personality.

7. Must references be included?
One note that 'References available on request' will be sufficient.

8. What should be on my resume?
Contact details, Date of birth and nationality, an introduction, employment history, academic qualifications, hobbies and interests are enough for resume building.

9. What shouldn't I put on my resume?
Religion, references, sexuality, why you left your previous jobs, all your school grades, a photo, lies should not be included into resume.

10. Do I have to include all of my exam results?
No, just the most recent.

11. In what order do I list information?
Contact details at the top, a brief introduction, employment history, education, interests hobbies. Follow these simple instructions: 

• The heading is first.
• The objective is second.
• All other headings are listed as they relate to your job objective. Build a resume that highlight your objective and enhances you as a candidate for the job you are seeking.

12. What sort of paper should I print it on?
The best quality that you can get your hands on, but don't get paper that is too thick ;-).

13. In what text format should I save my resume so that it can be e-mailed?
Employer unequivocally can read your resume in *.txt attachment. However this format does not allow you to include attractive formatting. The MS Word document or PDF will probably be suitable. If you want to be certain you could paste a txt version of your resume into the body of the e-mail and attach a Word or PDF version.

14. How can I ensure that my resume will be read?
Resumes (CVs) usually aren't read at first. They are scanned (look at the questions #21, #22). So, how to build a resume to be easily scanned: 

• Present information in concise, compact statements.
• Leave irrelevant, unnecessary or inappropriate information off your resume.
• Organise your information so that the reader doesn't have to hunt for your skills.

15. Do I need more than one resume?
Construct a 'core resume (CV)' using the 'How to build a killer resume' guide then configure that to the recipient each time you send it out.

16. How far back should I go with the information I put on my resume?
Ten years is usually required. However, there are certain situations in which experience from more than ten years ago may be advantageous to show on your resume.

17. What are some common components of a resume?
They are: 

• Identification: Your name, address, and home and/or message phone number with area code, and e-mail address should be placed at the top of the resume.
• Objective: Describe your career or professional objective. Be specific and include what you want to do for the employer - not what you want the employer to do for you.
• Summary: Used by the candidate with experience; briefly state your achievements, the range of your experience and the environment(s) in which you have worked.
• Employment: Describe your job history in reverse chronological order - most History recent first.
• Education: Build your resume with list of educational experience, most recent first.
• Skills: Include into your resume (Curriculum Vitae, CV) foreign language fluency, knowledge of computers including specific hardware, software, operating systems and anything else that may be relevant.
• Community: Create a resume with information about any volunteer efforts, including name of organization, dates and a brief description of your activities and experiences.
• References: List professional references on a separate page. You may want to state that references are "available upon request" (you can see question #7).

18. How long is the standard resume?
See question #2. The general tips of resume building are to use enough space to provide all info and to write only relevant information about yourself.

19. What resume style is preferred by employers?
There are three resume building styles: Chronological, Functional, and Combination. Chronological resumes present your work history and experience most recent first. Functional resumes focus on the skills and abilities that have been acquired and can be applied to new career opportunities. Combination resumes combine elements of both the chronological and functional formats.

20. Are All Resumes Alike?
I wrote above there are three basic types of resumes. The format you select should be the one you believe will best allow you to target your education, experience, and skills towards your career objectives.

21. What is a Scannable Resume?
A scannable resume is one that may be "read" by a computer equipped with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) hardware and software. They scans your resume and puts data into a database. The software then creates a summary of your resume and ranks it among other qualified candidates for the position. This process, sometimes called electronic applicant tracking, is gathering popularity among medium- to large-sized companies as an initial employment screening device.

22. Why are the Employers Using Scannable Resumes?
Scannable resumes have advantages for employers: 

• Employers can simply search through their database and identify names with the specific experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Human Resource departments can be much smaller because this technology speeds up the entire hiring process.

23. What is an Online Resume?
An online resume is a plain text document (*.txt) which can be cut-and-pasted into online forms. It can be used by resume builder because ASCII files are recognized by PC's, Macintoshes, UNIX Workstations, and mainframe terminals.

24. Why do I need an Online Resume?
You can build a resume in online version and to send it to companies who are soliciting resumes via e-mail. Frequently the companies who are calling for resumes want them in the form of a plain text document sent in the body of an e-mail message - NOT PDF, NOT MS WORD.

25. Can't I just send my resume as an email attachment?
Sending any attachments through email can be tricky, and the last thing you want to do is make a potential employer work to read your resume. There are many types of computer systems, increasing the risk that the program that you create your resume in will not be compatible to the computer of the receiver, making it impossible for them to open up the attachment. The online resume solves that problem as you import it directly into the text body of the email message. Its simple, plain text look is easy for employers to read through email.

26. What is a Functional Resume?
The Functional Resume is a resume in which the resume builder organized information by skill sets. These resumes design focus on individuals whose education and experiences do not obviously match their career objective.

27. Who Should Use a Functional Resume?
Functional Resumes can be used for people who have a History or Psychology degree. In these cases it may be easier for the student to highlight their Communication, Computer Skills, Leadership, Research, Administration, and Management. A functional resume allows such people to feature their volunteer and other non-paid experiences. It also includes individuals who have multi-track job histories, or work history gaps.

28. What are the Benefits of Using a Functional Resume?
Functional Resumes are beneficial in these ways: 

• Utilizes volunteer, unpaid and non-work experiences.
• Demonstrates precisely the skills that the employer wants.
• Eliminates work history that does not support your current objective.
• Directs the emloyer to what you want them to notice.

29. What is a reference?
A reference is someone who knows you well and can builds talk about your job related qualifications with a potential employer. Many employers will want a list of your references, including addresses and phone numbers.

30. How many references do I need?
You will need at least three to five references as a recent college graduate. It is also a good idea to tailor your references to the job for which you are applying.

31. Who do I ask to be my reference?
Someone who knows you well through a job, class or organization. Find someone who can make a positive statement about your skills, work habits, and other qualifications. There are three main kinds of references: 

• Professional References are the best help, it can provide the potential employer with specific work habits and abilities.
• Academic References can also assist you in finding a job in your chosen field, for example a professor in your major can attest to your knowledge base and study habits.
• Personal References are usually not recommended unless the potential employer specifically asks for them. Generally, personal references get the least amount of attention from employers.

32. What Is A Cover Letter?
A cover letter is an accompanying letter that serves as the introduction to your resume. No resume should be sent without one. The cover letter is created separately and individually for each position for which you express an interest.

33. What Is The Purpose Of The Cover Letter?
The purpose of the cover letter is to introduce yourself to an organization, demonstrate your interest in the company or a specific vacancy, draw attention to your resume and motivate the reader to interview you. A cover letter tells a potential employer that you are available, qualified, and interested in employment. Cover letters personalize your resume by briefly highlighting your strengths as they relate to the position sought.

34. How Should Cover Letters Be Organized?
The cover letter typically consists of three parts: Introduction, Body, and Closing. Within these three parts you must get the following three points across: 

• Why you are specifically interested in the organization?
• Why they should be particularly interested in you?
• When and how you will contact them to follow up on your letter and schedule an appointment.

35. Should cover letters be personalized to match each job opportunity?
Yes, certainly! The cover letter is your chance to personalize the resume to highlight your strengths as they relate to the needs of an employer. Often this means simply changing the address, salutation and opening paragraph to specify the employer. The manual of resume building recommends to personalize the cover letter in any manner that you can because such cover letters assist in grabbing the attention of an employer.

36. Should a cover letter always be included with a resume or application?
YES, Of course! Cover letters clarify what are you seeking and highlight your strengths to an employer's needs.

37. Where Can I Learn More About Resume Writing?
Available steps are: 

• Look at the sample resume handouts, and the many resume-related resources in the Career Discovery Center.
• Request Career Services to present a Resume Writing Workshop to your club or organization.
• Schedule a Resume Review with a Career Associate.
• Make an appointment to discuss your resume with a member of the Career Services staff.
• Look for additional FAQ pages, including Action Verbs to Enhance Your Resume.

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