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Condense the summary of each role to three bullet points max. Reduce the font size (but no smaller than 10 pt). 8. List a few hobbies If you have room and it doesn’t push you over the first page, show the hiring manager a bit of your personality by including a brief list of two to three hobbies. It reminds the hiring manager that you’re an actual human. We’ve hired at people at WordStream whose hobbies include birdwatching, figure skating, kendo, bartending, reviewing food trucks.
Mountain climbing, marathons … (I mean different people, not one person Greece WhatsApp Number Data all at the same time). marketing resume hobbies Our beloved Erin at her OTHER job If the hiring manager thinks they will like you as a person, that might give you the edge. 9. Write a cover letter Your resume isn’t ever going to tell the whole story, so always supplement the resume with a cover letter, and always tailor it to the job you’re applying for. Cover Letter Do’s: Do highlight the two or three elements of your work or life experience that are most relevant to this role and speak best to your ability to do the job well. Do show your personality. That means you need to write the cover letter yourself; don’t copy and paste from a template you find on the internet.

Cover Letter Don’ts: Don’t use fancy-sounding words you would never say, like “synchronicity” and “myriad” (ugh). Don’t go on and on and on (we’re busy, remember?). Two to three short paragraphs tops. Don’t be phony. Don’t pretend to be “passionate” about things you’re not passionate about. Don’t say you’re just trying to get your foot in the door, trying to build experience for your future career, etc.
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