Resumes and Cover Letters.md

Make Generic Documents

Storage

1. Make a folder for your job search
2. Use a Document writer that allows for exports to PDF

Resume

1. Make a generic resume that has your entire job history. Everything.
2. Make a separate copy that is distilled to a 2-pager with key roles and accomplishments that you would share with any company
3. VERSION this doc with a visible number or date on it. I like to use the footer and small text for this
4. Save this in your folder

Cover Letter

1. Similarly, make a generic cover letter that has a good intro, summary, and rough conclusion
2. Save this in your folder

Specific Resumes & Letters per Application

When you Apply to a job:

1. Make a folder for this specific company/application
2. For the Resume:
   1. Make a copy of the generic 2-page resume
   2. Edit the resume adding important things, removing useless ones
   3. Update the version number
   4. Save resume to PDF in the company-specific folder
      • The filename should have date, company, your full name
3. For the Cover Letter
   1. Make a copy of the generic letter
   2. Update with key points that would resonate for this role
      • "Requirements" are likely in your resume, but make sure
      • Make sure to mention any non-obvious "Nice to Haves" from the job posting
   3. Save cover letter to PDF in this folder
      • Filename should have date, company, your full name in it
4. Move the card to the Applied column on the [[Kanban Board]]
5. Update your [[Daily Routine]] note with the fact you've applied to this Company. Obsidian will help with links