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Don’t Forget the Cover Letter
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s important as a strong resume is to your career trajectory, a well-crafted cover letter can open just as many doors.
The cover letter is generally the first thing read by recruiters and can help set you apart — either positively or negatively. Treated by many job seekers as a generic, mundane part of their search, the cover letter can serve as a vital marketing tool if done correctly.
SeLL YourSeLF
You never get the second chance to make a first impression. As cliché as that sounds, it is true when it comes to catching the attention of hiring managers. If nine out of 10 cover letters start with the line, “I am writing in response to your vacant position,” then why not be the one to go against the grain with a strong, unique opening statement? A memorable cover letter can be just as important as a keyword-laden resume.
break up the paragraphS
Nothing puts recruiters to sleep more quickly than a full page of paragraphs. Accentuate your key accomplishments or job responsibilities by breaking them out into bullet form. By just separating three or four of your shining qualities, you
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can greatly help the flow of your cover letter. But do not just list a set of skills. For each attribute, explain how you have utilized it to make a difference for past employers. Hiring managers want to
see not only what you can do, but also what you have done.
CuStomize it
Not all cover letters are created equal. Experts urge job seekers to customize their cover letters to match
Ridgecrest Retirement & Healthcare, a continuing care retirement community, is now hiring for the following positions:
descriptions of jobs for which they are applying. Much like the keyword strategy in resumes, cover letters are more effective if they are similar in tone and language to your prospective employer’s needs.
Avoid copying text from a job description and pasting in to your cover letter. Instead, select specific skills and experience that is required for the job, and strategically integrate similar language.
FLUXCORE ARC WELDER
$12/hr DOE. 2nd shifts. PT/ FT.
MACHINE OPERATORS
8 positions. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shifts.
CLASS A CDL DRIVER
Local runs. Day shift.
PRODUCTION
All shifts. Must have forklift experience.
CONCRETE LABORERS
Certified Dietary Manager • Chef – Split Shift All PRN staff positions • Dishwashers and Food Servers
Bosqueville area. Day shift.
All food service workers must acquire a food handler's card. Experience preferred. Must have excellent customer service skills and be a team player. Applications can be completed at 1900 Hwy 6 West, Waco. Candidates will be subjected to criminal background check, OIG, and license/certification verification.
Must be detail oriented.
GENERAL PRODUCTION
2nd & 3rd shifts. Women encouraged to apply.
RECEPTIONIST / SECRETARIAL QUALITY ASSURANCE
3rd shift. Must have good math skills. $11.80 hour
Ridgecrest offers a competitive salary based on experience and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). 1900 Highway 6 West • Waco, Texas 76712 (254) 776-9681 • Fax (254) 776-7960
www.ridgecrestretirement.com
Drug Screen and Background Check Required
254-399-9675
Regent Care of Woodway Seeking: CNA’s all shifts LVN’s all shifts Competitive pay & benefits. Apply in person, 7801 Woodway Dr. EOE