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It might take a little more time and a few extra steps to write a comprehensive resume but you'll likely target every
point in the job posting. This form of your resume is useful for responding to job postings that require more detail
than the typically brief resume. A comprehensive resume could be much longer than the two pages recommended
for most resumes, therefore, the extended version of your resume should not be the only version that you use to
respond to job postings and vacancies.
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1. Draft an introduction paragraph. A comprehensive resume contains an introductory section that briefly describes
who you are, your qualifications, an accomplishment or two and the type of company you're looking to join. An
example of an introductory paragraph is, "Experienced, SPHR-certified human resources professional with 16-
plus years of expertise in consulting, HR business partnership and leadership roles. Reputation for addressing
employee relations matters to strengthen the employer-employee relationship in a number of industries, including
recreation and tourism. Looking to join an organization that values leadership, performance, teamwork and
results. Available for relocation anywhere within the United States."
2. List your areas of expertise. Choose 12 areas of your expertise. Create a table made of three horizontal rows
columns and four vertical columns. If you can't come up with 12, use nine areas of expertise and delete one of the
vertical rows. In each cell, type an area in which you believe you have expertise. Remember, areas of expertise aren't
the same as core competencies or professional traits. Areas of expertise might include knowledge of a particular
industry, language skills or computer proficiency. Examples of one- to three-word areas of expertise you could
insert into your table are "SAP HCM Implementation," "Retail Sales Industry," and "Bilingual/English & French."
3. Describe your work history in reverse chronological order. Start with the company name, city and state, followed
by your position and the period you worked there. For most resumes, it's not necessary to include months in your
employment dates; however, for a comprehensive resume you can choose to list your employment dates using the
month and year. Write detailed descriptions for each job you've held. If you held more than one job for a company,
use the notation "promotion" next to every job title after your entry-level job with each company. This indicates that
you were given increasingly responsible jobs throughout your tenure.
4. Place your academic achievements, training and continuing education in a separate section after your work
history. List your high school if you've been in the workforce for less than 10 years, or if the high school you
attended is noted for its rigorous academic standards or admission criteria. Otherwise, list technical training, college
degrees and professional development in reverse chronological order. Highlight academic awards or commendations
such as graduation with honors.
5. Explain your professional affiliations and community involvement in reverse chronological order or in order of
relevance. For example, if you're applying for a job with a non-profit organization that provides housing for
homeless veterans, list your volunteer work with similar groups first to catch the reader's eye. If you previously
served on boards or committees that you believe are relevant to the position you're applying for, list the organization
and insert "former" before your role. For example, type "Former Board Member and Elected Officer 1999-2005;
ABC Community Foundation." For elected positions, list the years you served.
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About the Author
Ruth Mayhew began writing in 1985. Her work appears in "The Multi-Generational Workforce in the Health Care
Industry" and "Human Resources Managers Appraisal Schemes." Mayhew earned senior professional human
resources certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute and holds a Master of Arts in sociology
from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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Detailed resumes include a great deal of information about the applicant. Unlike more succinct resumes, they can be
two, three or more pages long. They are likely to be used for federal government applications where the level of
detail can determine whether to invite an applicant in for an interview. Everything from the applicant's name to
service as president of the home association board of directors should be included in a detailed resume because each
bit of information sheds light on the applicant's experience, expertise and capabilities.
1. Gather your existing resume, work records and information you need to write a new resume. Obtain copies of
your job descriptions to help you remember details about your previous and current job duties. Pencil in updates on
your existing resume such as your current job and additional job skills you've acquired since you prepared the last
version of your resume.
2. Create a fresh draft of your resume because it might be simpler to start with a new document than to build out
your existing resume. Start your new resume with contact information in the document header, including the URL to
your professional online portfolio, resume website or professional network profile. Reconsider whether to include
your mailing address. If you're including extensive contact information in the header of your document, don't clutter
it with too much information. Save the details for descriptions about your jobs and work skills, not information that's
probably not useful, such as a street address.
3. Write an introductory paragraph that begins with one or two adjectives that describe your personality or work
style and states how long you've been in your field. Follow with a brief statement about your academic credentials or
professional licenses, and the type of job you're seeking. It's acceptable to use fragmented sentences in a resume. For
example, begin your resume with: "Accomplished, enthusiastic marketing executive with 15-plus years'
experience designing high-profile promotions and marketing strategies. MBA with practical hands-on expertise
and business acumen. Seeking opportunities with multinational organization that values creativity and forward-
thinking."
4. Construct a table that contains your areas of expertise. Areas of expertise are one- or two-word terms that explain
your proficiencies. Ideally, an easy-to-read, yet detailed table has three horizontal columns and four vertical rows.
Examples of areas of expertise are: Supply Chain Management, Health Informatics, SAP Implementation,
Healthcare Terminology and Legal Research. Use initial capitalization for your areas of expertise.
5. List your employers' company names in reverse chronological order for the past 10 years. If you worked for a
subsidiary, include the parent company name and your work location. Beside the location, insert your dates of
employment. You need only put the month and year. For federal government resumes, include the number of hours
you worked each week, your beginning and ending pay, your supervisor's name and contact information, as well as
whether your former supervisor may be contacted.
6. Describe your work duties and responsibilities for every one of your employers. Pull information from your job
descriptions if you can't remember everything you've done; however, don't copy the job description style or your
resume will be stiff and uninteresting. Use bullet points to delineate your job duties and include approximately six to
eight points for each position. Include your major responsibilities and either omit or flush out routine tasks such as
convening or attending meetings, answering telephones or composing correspondence. Instead, write: "convene
meetings with key stakeholders and prepare logistics for attendees from global locations" or "draft correspondence
to respond to consumers' requests for legal opinions on federal agency's wage and hour laws."
7. List your academic credentials, including degrees awarded with honors. If you're a recent graduate, list relevant
course work that aligns with the type of job you're seeking. Include extracurricular activities that illustrate your
experience in leadership roles and study abroad programs that enhanced your cultural fluency. Organize continuing
education course work and job-related workshops and seminars in reverse chronological order. List current
certifications, such as professional licenses in nursing, real estate or accounting.
8. Describe the professional affiliations and community-based organizations to which you devote volunteer time and
talent as your resume's final section. Include your position, such as chairperson or elected officer, as well as
committee membership and leadership roles.
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Resume
1. Center your name and contact information across the top of your resume, followed by a three- to four-sentence
objective or introduction. An objective is a concise statement about your professional traits, what you have to offer
an employer and the type of organization for which your qualifications are best suited. Use "Objective" or
"Introduction" to label this first section.
2. Use the label "Work History" for the section about your professional background, especially if you're completing
an online application. The applicant tracking systems for many employers recognize "work history" better than they
do titles, such as "professional experience."
3. List your work history in reverse chronological order, including the company name, location and employment
dates. Describe your primary responsibilities and notable accomplishments using bullet points.
4. Include your education and training in a separate section labeled as such. List your school, college or technical
institute, location and degree program. You need not include your graduation dates.
Cover Letter
1. Duplicate the header you used for your resume, but don't include the objective. Address your cover letter to a
person, not to "Whom It May Concern." Call the company and ask for the name of the recruiter or hiring manager
and his or her title for the inside address of your cover letter.
2. Write an introductory paragraph of two to three sentences. Tell the reader the position that interests you, where
you saw the position advertised and reference your qualifications so the reader feels compelled to read more. For
example, you could say, "My qualifications are a perfect match for the social media marketing specialist job
requirements, a position posted on the ABC Co.'s career page. With 10-plus years of experience successfully
managing social media driven marketing campaigns, I'm excited about discussing this role with you in a face-to-face
interview."
3. Explain the reasons why you're qualified for the job in the second paragraph of your cover letter. Include bullet
points to draw the reader's eye to your accomplishments. Tailor your cover letter to the job you want. For example,
if the job focus is on social media, give examples of your work that uses social media and social networking.
4. Borrow key words and phrases from the job posting to describe your qualifications. Automated applicant
screening processes are likely to select your application among others if it picks up qualifications that match the job
posting.
5. End your cover letter by asking the recruiter or hiring manager to give your qualifications favorable consideration.
Tell the reader you want an interview to illustrate what you bring to the organization. Close your letter with a
respectful closing salutation, such as "Kind regards," or "Very truly." Insert a jpeg image of your handwritten
signature for a nice, personalized touch.
Professional References
1. Ask your professional references -- former supervisors, colleagues or clients -- for permission to submit their
names.
2. Select at least three people to give prospective employers information about your professional background,
expertise and qualifications. Include a supervisor, as well as a colleague or team member with whom you have
closely worked. If you don't have work experience, include your professor or teacher.
3. Organize your list of references in alphabetical order. Include the name, title and company for each professional
reference. In addition, include the mailing address and email address, as well as their phone number. Indicate your
relationship to each reference and how long you've been acquainted.
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A strong inquiry letter is an important tool in a thorough job search. Inquiry letters inform a potential employer that
you are interested in working for the company should a position become available in your field. In contrast, job
seekers write general cover letters in response to an advertisement for a specific position. General and inquiry cover
letters are similar in style, but youll find a few important differences between the two types of letters.
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1. Research the company thoroughly before you begin to write the letter. Use Internet searches to find out what the
company does, its size and the various types of positions if offers. An Internet search also can help you locate the
appropriate managers name for the desired department. Talk to peers who work for or with the company for more
information.
2. Start the letter by explaining that you are interested in obtaining a position with the company. Mention how you
learned of the company and explain why you want to work there. Perhaps you want to work for the company
because of its reputation for excellence or maybe you feel your skills and experience would be a good match for the
companys recently announced goals.
3. Describe your skills and strengths in the second paragraph and explain the ways you would use them to benefit
the company. List any certifications, advanced degrees or specialized skills that might set you apart from other job
seekers.
4. Include work-related examples that relate directly to the position you would like to obtain. JobMonkey.com
suggests describing a problem relevant to the industry and explaining how you solved a similar problem in the past.
Using an example is a positive strategy that illustrates your problem-solving skills and ability to produce results.
5. Close the letter by asking to meet with the manager to discuss your qualifications. State that you will call him or
email him to follow up in two weeks. Include your telephone number and email address so he can contact you if he
wishes. Thank him for his consideration of your request.
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A well written professional cover letter can be your golden ticket to a promising job interview. The letter should
accomplish two goals: Explain how you'll meet the perspective employer's needs, and detail why your qualifications
exceed that of other candidates. Champion your cause succinctly; a professional cover letter should be no longer
than three or four short paragraphs.
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If possible, address the letter to the person likely to be conducting interviews. A generic non-entity such as To
Whom it May Concern, or Dear Sir or Madam, might suggest youre arent concerned enough about the position
to do your homework. Call the company's main number, research its website or social networking site to determine
the appropriate contact person. Make sure to spell the name correctly.
Introduction
The opening paragraph should indicate the position youre applying for and include a brief statement explaining
why youre the best person for the job. For example, After reading your advertisement in the New Jersey Sun, I
believe I am uniquely qualified for the content writer position. During the last decade, Ive written hundreds of
freelance articles featured online and in print publications. Perhaps youve already unknowingly read some of my
work.
Body
The body of the letter should go into greater detail about your educational and professional qualifications. Avoid
vague generalizations and use specific examples of measurable results. For example, rather than say, My writing
style unites audiences of various ages and income levels, say, A recent article on interracial dating increased
readership across all demographics by 37 percent. Also address how youll meet your potential employers specific
needs. For example, Your advertisement stated youre looking for a motivated self-starter who requires limited
supervision. As a freelancer, I am highly accustomed to working under deadline pressure. My references will
confirm that I have never been late with an assignment, or asked for an extension.
Closing
Much like a sales call, a cover letter should finish with a strong closing in order to seal the deal. Avoid passive
sentiments such as, I look forward to hearing from you, or Please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Instead, let your cover letter perform as a segue to an interview -- for example, I will contact you on Friday to
arrange an interview. I am eager to discuss the position further.
Registrars often work in education institutions where they handle student records
and class enrollment. Common Registrar duties are keeping official student
documents, ensuring student information security, ensuring compliance with
academic and accreditation policies, and overseeing course registration every
semester. Based on our sample resumes, the most successful candidates have
extensive experience in keeping academic records and demonstrate
communication abilities, organizational skills, IT skills, and attention to details.
Most candidates display a Master's Degree in their resumes, while some
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Registrar
Created campus master schedule and individual student schedules. Counseled
students in order to maintain timely graduation.
CANDIDATE INFO
6
Years In
Workforce
3
Years
At This Job
BS
Education
2
Registrar
Managed the registration of all students from their first term through graduation.
Cultivated relationships with students to increase persistence and university
satisfaction. Instructed new faculty on the procedures for attendance recording
and posting. Ensured compliance in regard to college catalog, corporate policies
and procedures, accreditation, federal, and state regulations.
CANDIDATE INFO
6
Years In
Workforce
2
Years
At This Job
BS
Theatre And Interpretation
MS
Higher Education
MBA
Project Management
3
Registrar
Directed daily operations for the Office of the Registrar at two metro college
campuses and four instructional centers. Implemented a new and more effective
registration process and led staff training sessions on using the new process.
Assessed staffing needs and recruited and hired records and registration staff.
Evaluated staff performance and provided constructive mentoring and coaching
to improve productivity. Utilized a technology-based records management
system to manage student academic records. Approved & issued all official
grade reports, transcripts, academic credits, transfer student audits, grade
changes, and drop-add notifications. Created and established class schedules.
Quickly addressed and resolved student disputes related to records and
registration. Ensured compliance with University policies and procedures and
with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Spearheaded and created a transition plan for all staff members and delegated and
assigned all daily tasks
Developed and implemented training and development sessions for all staff members and
served as the designated trainer and mentor for all new centers in the Mid-Atlantic Region
Received the "Ron Taylor Award" for outstanding performance in 2007
Selected to serve as the leader and coach for the [company name]'s Leadership Academy
Honored to serve as the official authorized keeper of university student records
Directed the entire graduation process from certifying students for graduation to supervising
the ceremony
Served in a leadership role as an active member of the Student Services Team
CANDIDATE INFO
12
Years In
Workforce
4
Years
At This Job
BA
Speech Pathology And History
4
Senior Registrar
Served as an intermediary between specialist departments and art handlers to facilitate the
storage, movement, and installation of artworks and exhibitions.
Supervised a team of seven whose responsibilities included measuring, conditioning, and
tagging all auction property.
Acted as both inbound and outbound dock registrar, overseeing property being received
and released from inventory.
Led twice-yearly inventory of property, located both on and off-site. Provided inventory
management support for specialist
Familiar with DSA standards and experienced with traveling exhibition procedures.
CANDIDATE INFO
9
Years In
Workforce
3
Years
At This Job
BA
History, Art History, Spanish
Drawing Course
5
Registrar
Created Master Student Schedule with 130+
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There are subtle differences between application letters and cover letters. However, the terms cover and application
are sometimes used interchangeably. An application letter is often intended to stand on its own, whereas a cover
letter generally can't be the applicant's only document submitted to express interest in a job opening.
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Introduction
Cover letters typically contain a brief introduction. The introduction for a cover letter consists of three to four
sentences about the job seeker's work experiences, education, accomplishments and the type of organizations he
feels are best suited for his qualifications. On the other hand, an application letter might contain a more extensive
introduction simply because this letter serves a purpose that's similar to the resume.
Work History
An application letter generally contains a brief description of the job seeker's work history or professional
experience. An application letter often can substitute for a resume and, therefore, requires that the job seeker include
specific information about her work history and professional competencies. A cover letter shouldn't contain too
much information about the job seeker's work history because it's merely an introduction to the resume. It's
acceptable for a cover letter to reference the job seeker's work history in a sentence or two about her current or
previous employer; however, it shouldn't contain details about professional experience.
Completeness
A cover letter is a teaser. Its intent is to capture the reader's attention enough to make the recruiter or hiring manager
want to review the resume. The cover letter should contain just enough information that it doesn't give away
everything about the applicant. An application letter, on the other hand, is a more complete document. It describes
the applicant's educational background, certifications and licenses, and in some cases, salary history for job postings
that require it.
Appropriateness
When an employer specifically requires a cover letter and resume, that's what the job seeker should submit. It's
relatively rare than an employer will accept an application letter in lieu of a cover letter and resume. The two
approaches are different and employers use application letters infrequently, when compared to how they use cover
letters and resumes. An application letter is more appropriate for unsolicited interest, or when there isn't a job
posting. For example, an application letter could be mailed to several employers that aren't advertising specific jobs
vacancies as a way to provide a more extensive introduction to prospective employers.
Uses
A cover letter is almost always used to express interest in employment. An application letter can be used for
employment purposes; however, it can also be used for applying for a place in an academic program or an internship
program. Employers don't always require cover letter, but it's always a good idea to use a cover letter. On the other
hand, an application letter might be the only requirement sought by schools or employers with an application
letter, it may not always be necessary to include a resume.
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If you're sending your resume and a cover letter to a company and you don't know the name of a person to whom
you can address the letter, take some time to find out who the right contact is before you use a generic salutation.
Addressing the letter to a generic person can leave an unfavorable impression of you. It's often not very difficult to
discover the name of the hiring manager or the HR recruiter for a particular position.
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Using a generic address or salutation can leave a bad impression on people at the company to which you're sending
your resume. To some, it implies that you are either not really very interested in the position, too lazy or not
resourceful enough to discover who the hiring manager or HR recruiter is for the role. When you address the letter to
a person, it immediately puts your resume in the hands of an appropriate contact, rather than in a stack of other
unsolicited resumes.
Call the company and ask for the Human Resource department. Explain to an HR representative that you don't want
to send your cover letter without a specific name and ask if you can have the name of the hiring manager or the HR
recruiter for the position. Introduce yourself and get the name of the person with whom you speak. Because you've
been introduced over the phone, the person may be a good contact to use when following up on the status of your
resume or application.
Determine if you have friends or colleagues who work at the company to which you're sending your resume. Join or
log in to LinkedIn (see website in Resources) or another business social networking site and run a search for the
company name in your network. Ask a friend or colleague who works at the company if she can discover the name
of the hiring manager or recruiter for the position. You may want to suggest that your friend submit your resume on
your behalf if the company has an employee referral program that pays a bonus when employee-recommended
candidates are hired.
Be Specific
If you cannot find a person to whom you can address the letter, be specific in your generic address and salutation.
Address the letter either to the hiring manger or recruiter for the position and include the name of the position so it's
immediately apparent what job you're applying for when someone opens the mail and reviews your cover letter. For
example, use "Hiring Manager for ABC Position" or "HR Recruiter for XYZ Position" to help get your resume and
cover letter directed to the right person as quickly as possible.
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