How can I improve my resume and cover letter to stand out in a competitive job market?
Replace duties with measurable results, mirror the wording of the posting you are applying to, and use a plain format that screening software can read. Then write a cover letter for that employer, not a template.
Noticeable is a resume studio in Edmonton, Alberta, and these are the changes our strategists make first on the documents clients send us.
Resume: what to change first
Open with a four-line summary naming what you do, the scope you do it at and one result. Under each role, write three to six lines that each carry an outcome with a number. Use standard headings and a text-based .docx or PDF with no tables, columns or text boxes.
Cover letter: what makes it read
Keep it under one page. Name the role and the employer in the first line, state the problem the posting describes, and give one example of solving it. Close with a clear request for a conversation.
Check both against the posting
Put the posting beside your documents and confirm the key terms appear in both, in the posting's own words. A free resume audit scores this match for you.
Questions
How do I know if my resume is the problem?
If tailored applications are not producing interviews, the documents are usually the cause. Noticeable's free resume audit scores your resume against the job you want and arrives in less than 30 minutes.
What does Noticeable charge to rewrite them?
The Resume and LinkedIn Refresh is $89, the Job Search Program is $199 and the 90-Day Pass is $395, each in CAD for Canada and USD elsewhere, with documents delivered within 24 hours.