How to Write a Great Resume and Cover Letter (Ep. 209)

The Inforium

Thomas Frank and Martin Boehme

Personal Branding, Career, Productivity, Business, Learning, Lifehacking, College, University, Education, 101, Lifestyle Design, Work Smart, Class

4.8 • 998 Ratings

🗓️ 30 April 2018

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

As the school year comes to a close, job season is upon us. We talk about ways to make sure your resume and cover letter are up to par before taking the plunge. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Tom on Instagram Martin on Instagram Learning to Learn video with Neil deGrasse Tyson How to Write a Resume 7 Resume Mistakes You Need to Avoid How to Write a Cover Letter Tom’s Resume Powlyglot MindSnacks BuiltWith StackShare Resume Tips From a Hiring Director Who Read 10,000 Resumes (Ep. 40) Slack McKinsey Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:05:39 - Martin's photography on Instagram 0:16:52 - What to put in a resume and showing interest in a job 0:24:53 - The education section 0:29:38 - The work experience section 0:32:44: - Listing your achievements instead of your duties 0:37:17 - Showcasing your technical skills 0:43:32 - How to make sure your resume isn't ignored 0:47:39 - Writing cover letters 0:54:01 - Conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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