Cover Letters ARE Important 履歷書的求職信是重要的

Many job-seekers put in a lot of effort in creating their resumes and CVs but were surprised when told that their cover letters were equally important! Powerful cover letters that accompany winning resumes greatly improve the chance of generating interviews. A poorly written cover letter will not impress the recruiter or give the hirer any interest in viewing the candidate's resume or CV at all.

Ideally, the cover letter and the resume/CV should 'form a package' and have a consistent looking letterhead, preferably using the same font set and if printed, to be done on the same type of paper. A cover letter is the very first document to be read by the recruiter and this brief marketing tool must effectively demonstrate how the candidate is a good match for the company's specific needs. If the recruiter is not convinced that you CAN provide the solution to the company's needs and challenges after reading your cover letter - you stand no chance in getting your CV/resume read or be invited for an interview. Besides getting the format, form and content right, creating a powerful cover letter requires one to fully understand what the company is asking - especially if answering to a job advertisement.

Do not be surprised when recruiters look at the cover letters to assess it for creativity, detail-mindedness, negotiation skills, written communication ability, language strength and attitude!

Be Prepared With A Good Resume Always - 準備好你的簡歷 - 准备好你的简历

From graduation until the time you retire, you can expect to hit the job market several times whether by choice or not. A good CV or resume is an absolutely essential tool every employee must have whether currently employed or job-seeking.

A CV or resume is a self-marketing tool summarizing your skills, work experiences, qualifications and career history for your prospective employer. Its main purpose is to get you that interview. So how you present this very important document determines if it ever gets a chance to be read and make your prospective employer interested in calling you for a job interview.

On the side bar are some related news and links which may give you good tips on resume writing and what's going on in the employment field.

This is an interesting video highlighting the basics of resume writing.