12-09-2009, 12:18 PM
I have 2 pages, impossible to fit everything, I would say for "Techie" types 2 pages is fine, there are so many areas of knowledge it's needed. I did have mine as 1 page for some time but can't do it anymore. The few times Ive gone on interviews I also bring with me a sheet listing the complete range of products I have knowledge/expertise with, they like that.
Cover letter DEFINITELY worked for me (they told me as much in the interview...I really went out of my way to research their company and tell them to give a college graduate scrub a chance) in getting my first job, not sure if it holds the same degree of importance as you get older.
The important thing is that it's 2 pages of concise, straight to the point skill sets and expertise, not 2 pages of bullshit.
Cover letter DEFINITELY worked for me (they told me as much in the interview...I really went out of my way to research their company and tell them to give a college graduate scrub a chance) in getting my first job, not sure if it holds the same degree of importance as you get older.
The important thing is that it's 2 pages of concise, straight to the point skill sets and expertise, not 2 pages of bullshit.