Why Is My Entry Level Resume Cover Letters Not Getting Results?

I job hunter for several months last year

I job hunter for several months last year. Unfortunately for longer than I liked. My entry level resume cover letter wasn't getting results. I thought it was because I was new to the job hunt but I realized it wasn't that. Entry level cover letters don't have to be fake to be effective. I was tempted at times to just do a little cutting here and pasting there and I would have experience. I'm glad I didn't do it.

For me job hunting is no fun. I don't know who has fun doing this but the constant uncertainty doesn't sit well with me. For that reason I wanted to cut my job hunting time down to as little as possible. I decided to make my entry level resumes and cover letters as strong as I could. I didn't want to lie so I focused on what I could bring to the table and the skill set I already poses.

Being entry lever doesn't automatically mean you have nothing to offer. I realized that the generic letter I was using initially wasn't doing me any favors. It did nothing to sell me and a poor job of introducing my resume, which is what I consider it does.

I decided to focus on my communication skills and the professional language I felt would be appropriate for the position. This is where I utilized the manual to make it look as professional and industry appropriate as possible. I wanted to come across as new but not oblivious to the job and its requirements. I noticed a change in results as I applied more of the techniques I learned.

I already knew that addressing the letter to the correct person was a good thing, I just had never taken it a step further and delivering it in person. It's very common now for employers to request the resume be emailed. I did this but never heard back. I decided to drop it of in person and being that I already know who the person reviewing them was I could ask for them by name.

I know it worked. I later over heard that most people emailed their resumes and I stood out when I showed up at the door. I was surprised. I initially thought it would be a distraction but it actually helped make a good impression. Convenience isn't always the best route to take.

That's what worked for me. Getting hired at a place where I wanted to work at was the best thing that could happen. Absolutely worth the effort!

by: Casey Alexander

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