How to use your resume

• Always use a full size envelope
• Always use paper clips rather that staples
• Always type or laser print every page
• Typed or laser printed labels or envelopes are better than hand written
• Always use off-white paper
• Use the T – bar form of cover letter if possible for all responses to ads
• Respond to ads several days after the ad last appears in the paper. A dated ad needs the response to arrive on the "DATE"

Job Application

Full 2 page resume

• All ads
• Writing to HR departments or HR Managers
• Contacting Recruiters /Head Hunters/ Agencies

Referral Approach

Condensed 1 page resume

• Writing to Middle or Senior Managers and
• You know for sure that there is not a gatekeeper

Statement of Capabilities

• Writing to middle or Senior Managers and
• You know for sure that there is a gatekeeper or
• You are unsure if there is a gatekeeper