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Writing a Resume (CV) and Cover Memo

Need help creating or updating your resume (CV) and cover letter? It certainly can be a complicated process. Review our resume and cover letter guidance, and learn how these tools can improve your chances of landing your choice career at Tyco.

Creating an Effective Resume

The tips below are designed to assist you in crafting an effective resume. Invest the time to make it exceptional to get your resume working for you!

• Be sure the length of your resume mirrors your experience.
  Your resume can be one, two or (occasionally) even three pages. The rule of thumb is that less than 5 years experience probably only requires one page and more than that may need two.
• Make sure the skills you include clearly position you as a candidate of choice.
  The person who receives your resume may initially scan it quickly. To stand out, be sure to create a compelling personal profile that highlights your key strengths and experiences upfront in an easy-to-read format.
• Don’t start your resume with a lengthy objective that focuses on your needs.
  Instead of using an objective, consider a positioning statement that clearly and concisely explains what you have to offer to Tyco.
• Make sure your resume includes specific details.
  It is important to place your achievements in context by providing specifics that helps us to measure your past contributions and get a better sense of what can be expected from you as an employee. However, be sure to avoid a laundry list of responsibilities without illustrating the results that you’ve achieved.
• Take credit for your accomplishments but don’t stretch the truth.
  To make a strong first impression, it’s important to highlight your strengths. That said, you should never exaggerate. Instead, focus on concisely capturing your true achievements, saving the added details for your interview.
• Make sure your resume is easy to read.
  An effective resume draws a reader’s eye to key points. If you’re not sure about the layout or design, take a look at resume-resource books.
• Proofread your resume and then proofread it again.
  Your resume has to be perfect. If it contains typos or misspelled words, it will appear that you didn’t take the time to correct these errors or that you didn’t care. Once you think it’s perfect, have a friend take a look at it before sending it out.

Writing Your Cover Letter

• Your cover letter can help you to stand out, be sure to dedicate the time to carefully craft yours. Do not duplicate your resume; highlight your most relevant skills and experiences that match the job qualifications.
• Be sure to clearly state your interest in the position and your motivation and your strengths, and include the precise job title.
• Provide a few sentences on why you’re interested in working for Tyco.
• Avoid meaningless or wordy expressions. Your letter should be brief and straight to the point, generally one page in length.
• Proofread your letter before submitting it, check for spelling errors and typos.

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