First off, I would like to thank career services for conducting webinars...it is extremely helpful for those of us who don't have a lot of extra time in their schedule to run to campus. Today, I gained additional insight into the best practices of resume writing. Mary Fachman really outlined the nuts and bolts of what a successful resume should include and not include. It's always nice to hear the different perspectives people have and evaluate what will work best for my particular circumstances.
One piece of advice that stuck out in my mind was to include a thank you note-while i have heard that before it is a dying tradition that could really set you apart from other applicants. I guess it's a sign of the times, but it seems like a nice gesture that requires very little effort and shows the employer that you appreciate their time.
Have any of you experienced that?
I recently attended a resume writing career event and I came away with the same positive outlook as you did. I agree it was nice to hear about different perspectives about what employers look for. I am starting to realize that as I continue on in the fire service. You see individuals who would be great employees, just maybe not for that particular job or department. An employer may pass up on a more "qualified" individual for someone who would be a better "fit" for the organization.
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