Revolutionary New Job Application Format: Cut the Crap (CTC) “Candidate Packet”
Section #3: Back page(s): Your résumé. Yes, it is relegated to be the caboose. It is a supporting-yet-required chronological output of YOUR background. It is the only document that is only about you. The rest, in front of your résumé, will be all about them. Remember that!
Section #2: The middle single page is called your Cut the Crap (CTC) “Job Description Profile” or “JD Profile”. This page is detailed in another blog on my site and in my book “Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era” and is the biggest innovation, delivering the “WOW” factor I promised. It must be one page, in a table format with bullet points in each row.
Section #1: Your cover letter can only be written after you have completed the Document #2, the Cut the Crap JD Profile. From this profile, you will pull out the three most important points and highlight those in the body of your new-and-different cover letter. It will highlight, in an easy-to-read format, the specific reasons why you are the best candidate for their position and, therefore, why you should be considered for an interview.
Once you do your first Candidate Packet, the rest will be easier. But each one takes time. And, in my mind, delivering a Candidate Packet is not optional. As a hiring manager for over 30 years, and reviewing tens or hundreds of applicants for every job, I know you will only get our attention with the submittal of something world class versus average.
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Here is my concern, I have many skills that take place in an everyday job of a single mother, and my job skills are limited. I have done volunteer work, helped out in my family as a caregiver for my grandparents, and am raising two boys on my own. I have a drive within myself and would like to hit the floor running, to get a start on my dreams, goals and aspirations. How can I reword all of that and still make myself seem like a team player, or how can they tell that I am a good candidate for their position?
Catalina, I am sure you have skills that are transferable to a great job. What is your job goal? What is the specific type of position you are looking for? Then, look at the job descriptions for that type of role and see the skills they are looking for. I am sure you have many of those! My guess: you are well-organized, efficient, pay attention to details, have a high work ethic and so many more. Type “skill words for resume” in BING and you will see some great resources. The key is to be realistic with your goal for your next job. Read about the new “Cut the Crap (CTC) JD Profile” in my book and website and that will help you position your strengths.
Best of luck, Catalina! Thank you so much for writing. Dana
This is great! I have actually been looking for something to wow hiring managers and this comes in at a great time! I will be looking into the JD Profile today and trying to get an application or two sent today! Thank you!
Chris, thank you so much for your comment and please let me know how I can help you with your search! Dana