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Resume help
I've been working on my resume, but there is not a whole lot to it. I've basically had two jobs, and have volunteered at three different occasions. I want to find something in the animal care/veterinary field. But I'm still going to school full time, and am only finished with one semester of a Veterinary Technology major.
If I apply to every Vet clinic in the area, should I make a cover letter for each place? I'm most familiar with one certain clinic, because I've been the janitor there for a while, so I had no problem making a cover letter for them. But I don't really know what to say about all of the other clinics.
Should I just hand a resume in to each place, and hope for the best? Or should I make an individual cover letter for each clinic?
Is there anything else that I could do to spice up my resume?
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First of all, your resume is just a piece of paper with information of what you done. You have to sell yourself. The cover letter is a good idea and the way to do it is mentioning how interested you are to work in such a "great" organization such as themselves. This way you are giving credit to that place and also putting yourself as an asset to them. Make them believe that they are going to benefit from hiring you. Also make some appointments and meet with the decision maker. Rememeber people want to hire great people not those you want to be great.
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I would make a cover letter for each place. If there is someone at your current vet clinic, ask them if they might know someone at the other clinics. Then you may can point your cover letter into the proper hands.
Be sure to include all of your experience whether it is volunteer or not. You might make two sections dividing the volunteer from the paid positions. If there is still room, you can include special awards, GPA, special trainint, and hobbies in their appropriate sections.
You might include a goal statement at the beginning of your resume. Be sure that your resume is only one page long or it will end up in the trash.
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I feel you should always make a cover letter for each and every job you are interested in. This shows the company that you are thorough, actually want the position and why you want the position. But don't make it long and grand. From [Link](Mouse over link to see full location): "Studies indicate that your cover letter has a life expectancy of about eight seconds, so it must be brief, yet informative."
Make sure on the actual resume that you include your schooling, all prior jobs, and anything you've done relating to the field/position you are applying for.
As far as spiciness goes, you never want to overpower a resume. Just remember: action keywords, write in phrases (not sentences), information pertinent to the job, proofread, importance and recent events first, and if you want to talk about it in the interview make sure it's included on the resume.
Good luck!
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Yes, you need a cover letter for every place you apply! You are putting yourself at a disatvantage if you don't. You could make a somewhat generic cover letter, and then just slightly adjust it for each clinic. I recommend you buy a book about cover letters and resumes that has samples. I found mine very useful when applying for jobs, it gave me a lot of good ideas. Good luck!
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I advise you send a copy to MFS. I can't think of anything that could go on a resume. Call and see if you can schedule anything, or see if there are any possitions available. I'm sure you were already going to do that, but make sure you talk to the right people. I'm so sick of my friends complaining that they can't get a job when all they do is make one phone call and fill out an application. Some don't even bother with the phone call. In art, I'm going to make sure all the teachers that has anything to do with whatever I'm going into write a letter of recommendation. Is there anything you could do along those lines? I'm sure one wouldn't hurt. As for the resume itself, I'm not sure what else you could put on if you don't know. Maybe flowers on the side? I don't know, it's late and I'm talking out of my ass. Rate Me!!!<3 :) (:
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If you want, you can send me your resume to review. No matter what, have an individual cover letter for each place. You can indicate on your resume that you are still a student and working towards your degree in the field.
Send if you like to sporkopolis2001@yahoo.com and I'll give whatever feedback I can. You can send a cover letter draft as well.
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Someone's asking me for advice!! I can't remember the last time that has happened! I'm not sure, I've yet to make a resume. The only thing an art major has to worry about is a portfolio and some letters of recommendation. I'd make a cover letter for each. Even though I'm not even sure what all a cover letter involves. Rate me!!!
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