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It's Okay to Outgrow
Swirling Visions
Finally, your last quick assessment
to make sure you’ve successfully tailored your resume is to
see if someone else—like a friend or mentor—
can explain why you’re interested in the position
just based on reading your resume.
If your friend can’t suss out why you’re applying
or how you’re a good fit,
then more tailoring is likely needed.
What It Really Means to "Tailor Your Resume"
Lily Zhang
When You’re Reaching Out to a Stranger You Admire
Perhaps it’s someone who works in a relevant department at your dream company. Or, maybe it’s that experienced professional who has a stellar reputation in your field. Either way, you’re eager to establish some sort of connection with this person that you respect—even though you’ve never actually met.
*Hello [Name],*
*I hope you’re having a great week!*
*My name is [Your name], and I work as [Position] at [Company]. I became familiar with your work when [how you discovered this person] and wanted to reach out to tell you how much I admire your [skill or specific experience].*
*If you’re open to it, I’d love to [grab coffee/connect on LinkedIn/other opportunity to get to know each other] to [keep in touch/learn more about your experience].*
*Really looking forward to keeping in touch, [Name]!*
*Best,*
*[Your name]*
4 Email Templates to Make Networking Way Less Awkward
Kat Boogaard
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