Reading Reflection: Chapter 7

The beginning of this semester marked the beginning of a job search that was much more difficult and time consuming than I could have imagined.  It started with creating a killer resume then writing individualized cover letters for each job.

My resume is in the basic chronological style.  I begin with my background, which includes most of my educational experiences.  I have a small skills section that is specific to my field of work in reporting.  The bulk of my resume is made up on my work experience, which is given in chronological order.  My most impressive work happens to be my most recent work, but if it wasn't, I may consider switching to a functional resume.

I tried to adjust each of my cover letters to the job I was applying for.  This allowed me to showcase my skills and experience that would specifically relate to what the employer is looking for.  This was a time consuming process as I honed my skills to try and meet the expectations and wishes of who I would prospectively interview with. 

I heard back from very few of the places I submitted my cover letter and resumes to.  This is not totally unexpected, because employers like to keep their options open, although it is frustrating.  I eventually found a job after a month of looking and sending out my resume at least 10 times.