Nowadays, a nice resume and cover letter are nothing but a pre-requisite while job hunting. Here is a step-by-step quick guide for writing some compelling documents that get noticed.

How to Write Your Resume
Format: The format should be clean and very professional- exactly what you would want. There are three common formats: chronological, functional, and combination resumes.

Your Contact Information: Begin with putting down your name, phone number, email, and LinkedIn profile at the very top.

Professional Summary: this is a short statement stating your skills and career goals. Ensure you adjust this to the job for which you are applying

Work Experience: List only those jobs you consider most relevant in descending chronological order. Use bullet points to describe any responsibilities or achievements you have had, but make sure you focus on any quantifiable results.

Education: include your degree(s), major and institution(s). Add any honors or relevant coursework if applicable.

Skills:  Stress skills that relate to the job description, including both hard skills and soft skills.

How to Write a Cover Letter
Personalize Your Greeting: Write to a named hiring manager, if possible, and note how to do this. Otherwise, write to the general hiring manager.

Start Strong with an Opening Sentence: Write a great opening sentence that captures their attention and states your purpose.

Showcase Your Fit: Narrate How Your Experience and Qualifications Match up to the Requirements in the body supported by examples as evidence of your qualifications.

Express Enthusiasm: Show interest in the company and role. You can really convey your interest in the company and role, which gives you an advantage over other job applicants.

Strong Closing: Good Closing End with a call to action by mentioning that you would like to have an interview. Thank them for considering your application.

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