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a cover letter should always accompany a resume — even if it’s going to your best friend. and that doesn’t mean a lazy “i’m _____ and i’m looking for a job in new york; please see my attached resume.” says lindsay olson, a partner at manhattan’s paradigm staffing: “i’d like to know why you are contacting me (a particular position, referral, etc.), a short background about yourself, and a career highlight or two. it’s important to attempt to set yourself apart from the competition.” 6. be careless with details （不关注细节） reckless job hunters rarely make for conscientious workers. as such, even promising resumes must abide by age-old dictums: typo-free, proper organization, and no embellishment. susan whitcomb, author of resume magic: trade secrets of a professional resume writer, says that almost 80 percent of hr managers she surveyed said they would dismiss otherwise qualified candidates who break these rules. she tells the story of one would-be employer who, when looking for an assistant, decided not to hire anyone because every resume she received contained typos. “with a 6-to-1 ratio of jobseekers-to-jobs in the current marketplace, you can’t afford to make mistakes with your resume,” whitcomb says. （责任编辑：职场达人） |
