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Attach A Cover
Letter And Make It Great -
Cover Letters are a one page "soft" or friendly introduction to your
resume in the USA, and the same principles of brevity in a resume
must also be applied in a cover letter. American cover letters are
not personal letters of introduction, but instead highlight your
professional skills and outline how you can contribute to the
success of the organization you are applying to. And it isn't just
about being brief; you must be persuasive and to the point in your
introduction. A cover letter is a sales tool... for you. Don't be
boring! Employers want dynamic employees, so don't give them a
reason not to interview you. You need to write your cover letter
with the goal of enticing the reader - the employer - to find out
more about you. A good cover letter will automatically give you a
better chance of having your resume read and considered.
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Be Yourself -
American employers are looking for a person who will be a good fit
for the job. When you are applying for a job to the USA and are many
miles away, it may be tempting to overstate your skill or expertise
level just to tip reader's interest in your favor. A good resume
always clearly states your credentials and expertise for the
position - but stays on the safe side of hyperbole. Employers may be
able to find 100 job candidates who are suitable for the job but
they are also looking for a 'real' person who can deliver the skills
and talent that their resume promises.
America is a complex
collection of established workplace attitudes and employment language
that may seem very foreign to the international job seeker.
Some of the challenges an
international job seeker faces may be readily apparent, understandable,
and even universal - while others are not quite so obvious. To be
successful in the USA, you must have the job-search tools and the
know-how to compete head-to-head successfully with an American
applicant.
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