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Anyone who’s ever been down on their luck and looking for work knows the process of finding a new job can take a great commitment as it’s a hard job in itself. The actual process is hard work and finding the right job begins with knowing what you want to do. Then you know where to look.

That being said, you’ll need to do all the networking you can because you never know where the next job lead will come from. Keep your eyes and ears open at all times and gather as many leads as you can. In this tough economic climate you’re going to need every edge you can find. A critical task you should complete before anything is to write your cover letter and resume. It’s basically your calling card and without one, you’re dead in the water — most employers won’t even consider a candidate without a cover letter and resume. Contrary to popular belief, these two documents are designed to get you an interview, not the actual job. An employer will hire people based on how they perform in the interview… And no employer in their right mind is going to hire someone based solely on your cover letter and resume.

If you’re like most people, you may think a good cover letter and resume will land you a job. Wrong. The purpose of these two documents is only to secure an interview. And an employer will only hire you based on your performance in the interview. Think about it: If you were an employer, Would you hire someone based solely on two sheets of paper. I didn’t think so. You’d have to be out of your mind. What a good cover letter and resume will do is move you to the head of the line for an interview. This is where you really get the chance to sell yourself and persuade the employer you are the right person for the job.

Remember both of these items are a reflection of you. Any spelling error, grammar error, or lack of organization could cost you the interview. You do not want that to happen. Keep both your cover letter and resume to a single page if possible. Hiring Managers and Personnel people don’t want to read several lengthy pages of information.

To land that interview your initial contact with a cover letter and resume must be a convincing one. If you take the time and right action to design them correctly you will raise your odds at being called in for the all important interview. Make sure to have an “outside” pair of eyes proof read your documents as well. Take the first step toward a job with a great initial opening in the form of a cover letter and resume.

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