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Planning for a career change, looking for a new job or just entering the workforce, can be an overwhelming experience. The following is a list of tips to help you get through the process of sending out resumes and cover letters, to preparing for the interview.
The first thing you should do is get a calendar and a note book. This will help you remember when you sent your resume and to whom. You will also use this to jot down any follow-up calls and research that you do on the company you are applying with.

The second thing you should do is compile a list of companies that interest you, begin to research those companies and write down the information you gather. This information should include things like the type of company, their purpose and general information. Is it a manufacturing company? If so, what does it manufacture? Is this a marketing company? If so, what types of marketing does it consist of?
Most companies have a website where you can obtain a lot of your core information on the company. You should be looking over this information and preparing yourself before you send out the actual resume. If you haven"t researched the company prior to sending your resume, you should do this immediately in case they call you for an interview sooner than you expect.

Your resume and cover letter should be focused, not canned or generic. The average resume is only glanced at for about 10 seconds, so yours needs to have an immediate impact and be eye-catching.
1. Use sentence fragments or bullets to provide focus.
2. The most important information should be at the beginning and the end.
3. Your objective should cover three points: job title, industry and two or three key skills you are likely to use.
4. Build examples that show accomplishments.
5. Create uniqueness.

Your cover letter should be one page in length and printed on good quality paper like your resume. The font style and size should be identical to your resume and envelope. They should be easy to read, attractive and action-oriented. Do not be cute, humorous or over-confident. It should also be tailored with content for each situation. Each company should receive a cover letter that is specific for the company.

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