Cover Letter & Resumes

Resume dilemma: Unrelated experience

So you want to move to a different field entirely. Your father says, "You'll never be able to do it." Your mother rails, "After we spent all that money on your degree?" Fortunately, your friends or significant other says, "Sure, why not?" If you do decide to go for it, don't forget to give your resume a makeover. Here are three things to keep in mind:

Dance Resume Sample & Template

Use our Dance resume sample to create your own great resume for Dance jobs. Also learn about common resume mistakes to avoid.

Tricky cover letter mistakes to avoid

Your cover letter is like a handshake—it’s how you introduce yourself to employers when you apply for a job. Like a good handshake, you want your cover letter to be sharp, concise, and make a great first impression. Your cover letter isn’t a part of the job application process you want to skimp on, either. A cover letter allows you to go into more detail than your resume allows. It explains gaps in your employment history or your need for a career change. It can make a case as to why you would be an excellent fit for the position. And a great cover letter can open the door to scoring an interview and, ultimately, landing a job.

Are Infomercials The New Resumes?

Don’t be shy about announcing who you are and what you like to do! Joanne Richard cuts to the chase on her latest piece.