How To Make Your Resume And Cover Letter Work Together - Work It Daily

How To Make Your Resume And Cover Letter Work Together - Work It Daily When applying to jobs, you typically need to create both a cover letter and a resume. Sometimes job seekers forget that these two documents work together. Because the two are intertwined, it’s a good idea to make sure they are indeed working well together. Here are some simple tips to consider when you write these documents for submission: 1. Make Sure The Fonts Match As small an issue as this may seem, hiring managers notice if your resume is written in a mix of Georgia and Arialâ€"and your cover letter is written in Courier New. Although this difference isn’t necessarily going to be a deal breaker, it is something that could stand out to a manager who is looking for consistency between documents (in order to determine how serious you are about attention to detail). So, to be on the safe side, take time to ensure that your cover letter font matches the predominant font in your resume. 2. Make Sure The Information Matches The last thing you want is for a hiring manager to read about jobs or experiences in your cover letter you don’t mention in your resume. This is why it’s important you take time to create a new cover letter with each resume so all of the information matches and is tailored to the position for which you are applying. The information in one should always match the other. If it doesn’t, it will look as though you hastily threw together documents to submitâ€"which is an impression you definitely don’t want to give. 3. Use The Same High-Quality Paper If you’re applying for a job the traditional wayâ€"by submitting a resume and cover letter on paperâ€"it’s important to make sure both documents are printed on the same high-quality paper. Again, consistency is important when applying for a job, and there’s nothing more obviously inconsistent than turning in two documents printed on different types of paper. Sometimes it’s hard to imagine how many of the “little things” matter when applying for a job. Making sure a cover letter and resume match are on that list and should be taken seriously to increase your chances of being called in for an interviewâ€"and ultimately being hired.   Need help with your cover letter? Sign up to receive your FREE cover letter template video tutorial! Email:   Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!