In job search there are some basic documents you require to be successful. Even in the society that is moving towards e-everything we are still required to carry around pieces of paper that allow us to present our best face forward. In this article we will examine the paperwork, what it should contain and how it should be used.
Business Card - More common in the world of the employed smart job searchers have taken this small card to heart and are using it to its maximum effect. A typical card will contain basic contact data including email (sensible, businesslike one please) telephone number and name. Some people have a job title printed on the front such as "Sales Guru" or "Project Leader". Be careful how you use this as it could limit your opportunities unless you are totally focused on a single career path. Others use the reverse side of the card to list their skills and strengths.
Use this card as your message when you meet people in a situation where a Bio or Resume is not appropriate.
Bio - A one page summary that is NOT a resume. A more text focused document that emphasizes you the person, your experiences, a short story or two that bring out the qualities that best define you and perhaps some reasons why others would look up to you.
Included in the Job Search Bio is often found a short summary of the employment highlights, Company Name, Title and Dates. To round it off if you are using this document at networking events then a short list of your target companies and the target positions you are looking for. This should be a document designed to let people help you in your search.
Use this is networking situations where you want to have a short synopsis available for a large group of people or where a resume is a little to much.
Resume - We are not going to rehash the development of a resume but a good resume should include:
A summary that captures the essence of your strengths, this section should have white space and a clean layout. It should be liberally sprinkled with keywords.
An experience section that where possible quantifies your achievements in such a way as to demonstrate your value.
The resume is a tool that should be used to obtain an interview, which is its sole purpose.
Cover Letter - Accompanying the resume is often a cover letter. A document no longer than one page and designed to capture the interest of the reader and persuade them to read the entire attached resume.
The cover letter shares certain characteristics with the resume summary in that it should capture the essence of your strengths, should have white space and a clean layout. It should also contain a "call to action".
Portfolio - Copies of published articles, presentations delivered at conferences or other noteworthy documents can be gathered and stored in a site such as LinkedIn. You can have a link on your email signature that points people to your profile and allows them to view those paper documents that have now been scanned in.
Keep copies in a folder and have them with you as you attend networking meetings or interviews.
Good hunting.
Barry Simpson
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