Oct 6, 2021 | Cover Letters & Other Career Tools, Job Searching, Resume Writing
QUESTION: In designing and formatting my resume: Are there rules for margin size, for fonts and font size? Can I use lines, text boxes, and/or columns? v Kathy Keshemberg, A Career Advantage Margins should be equal, .5″-1″ all around. Stick with...
Jun 30, 2021 | Cover Letters & Other Career Tools, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I see all these resume templates with pictures. Should my picture be on my resume? v Cheryl Minnick, University of Montana No. Not for jobs in the US unless you would be hired for your appearance (model, TV anchor, actor) — your accomplishments,...
Jun 7, 2021 | Career Management, Cover Letters & Other Career Tools, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I have a Ph.D. but the jobs I’m applying to do not require this education level. Should I leave it off the resume? Will that be lying? v Jennifer Gruwald, University of Connecticut If you are including an Education section and have listed other degrees,...
May 14, 2021 | Cover Letters & Other Career Tools
QUESTION: How do I submit a cover letter now that we don’t mail them anymore? And how long should it be? v Jane Roqueplot, JaneCo's Sensible Solutions There ARE situations for mailing. If responding to an ad, follow its guidelines. Use a clear short subject line....
May 11, 2020 | Cover Letters & Other Career Tools, Job Searching
QUESTION: What is the best way to include a cover letter with my resume when I’m applying for a job online? Should it be a separate document or the first page of my resume? v Grant Cooper, Strategic Resumes & Business Plans Generally, it is not advisable to...
Jul 22, 2019 | Cover Letters & Other Career Tools
QUESTION: I read a few articles online that mentioned cover letters being dead. Is this true? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC Definitely not dead. Include a cover letter whenever allowed. First, the cover letter allows you to expand on your resume and highlight...
