Too Many Resume Rules to Remember Relax.

Too Many Resume Rules to Remember Relax.Too Many Resume RulesToo Many Resume Rules to Remember Relax.If youre a job seeker, youve probably read eleventy-billion pieces of advice about what you MUST and MUST NOT do in your resumes, cover letters, and interviews.How can you possibly remember all the rules? You know what? Relax. No one can remember ALL the rules, and not every rule applies in every situation, anyway. So take in all the advice you can stand, use what works for you, and ignore the rest.And if youre still nervous, ponder these truths, which I have learned along my own checkered career path. In no particular orderThe majority of people have lousy resumes, so even a not-quite-perfect one can stand out.A well-written cover letter can get you a job despite a weak resume, and a strong resume can get you a job despite a wimpy cover letter.Life happens to hiring managers, too. Theyre human. They understand things like gaps in a resume or time off for family responsibilities.The m ost likable candidate will get the job, all things being reasonably equal. So be nice.Its nerve wracking being the interviewer, not just the interviewee. If you come prepared and make it easy for your interviewers, theyll like you. (See 4)Almost everyone has been fired or laid offat least once. Youre not the only one.Most people dont send thank-you notes after an interview, so you should. Itsan easy way to differentiate yourself.One companys rejected candidate (i.e., you) is another companys dream come true. Keep going.Hardly anybody stays unemployed forever.