• Before you start to write your resume, take time to do a self-assessment and outline your skills, abilities and work experience. This will make it easier to structure your resume.
• Be clear and concise. Do not put points that are irrelevant to your objective or job description.
• Limit the length of your resume to 1-2 pages.
• All your contact information should go at the top of your resume.
• List your qualifications in order of relevance, from most to least.
• Circle the key words listed in the job description of wanted ads and use them in your resume.
• Use a font size no smaller than 10 point
• Numbers, dollars, and percentages stand out in the body of a resume. So use #’s, and %’s.
• Use bullets with short sentences rather than lengthy paragraphs as this will make it easier for someone to quickly scan your resume
• Begin sentences with action verbs. Use action words like managed, prepared, developed, monitored and performed.
• Before you send your resume have someone review it.

Cover Letter

• Use your cover letter for explaining things that your resume can’t. If you have large gaps in your employment history or changing the focus of your career, a cover letter can explain these circumstances in a positive way.
• Mention where you saw the job advertisement and also clearly state the job position and the job code/number, if applicable.
• Mention why you are a good fit for that position.
• When emailing your resume, use the body of the email as your cover letter.
• Be clear to note down where the employer can reach you during business hours
• Make sure that the cover letter is no longer than one page.
• Before sending your letter, read it from the employer's perspective and make sure to highlight the aspects of your experience that are most useful to the potential employer.