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Take the time to complete Worksheets
RECRUITER’S TIP
GOD PREFERRED...
down here will prove extremely useful
OTHERS MAY APPLY 3-1 and 3-2 right now. The ideas you jot
when creating your own letters later on—
whether you follow the guidelines offered in
Don’t be afraid to answer ads if
you possess most of the qualifi- the chapters to come, or simply adapt the
cations required. Recruiters sample letters contained throughout the
often describe the “ideal” can- book. Completing these worksheets will
didate in employment ads to also help you crystallize your thoughts in
see whether anyone can attain preparation for an interview.
this perfection.
Your skills—and your ex- WORKSHEET 3-1:
perience in applying them— I AM...BECAUSE I
may be the best combination
companies and recruiters can In the left-hand column of the worksheet,
find. Let them decide. list your skills, strengths, unusual abilities,
unique traits, areas of expertise or special-
ization, and relevant personality traits. Try
and limit your entries to one or two words
each.
In the right-hand column, jot down your support points. Rather than repeat-
ing the facts on your resume, expand on them while relating something new, dif-
ferent, or additional. Consolidate your facts by adding together years in the field,
jobs within an industry, or similar positions you’ve held at different firms. Sum-
marize your career, education, experience, or personality. Follow the examples set
by the three sample entries.

Go directly to Worksheet 3-1. Or, complete this and the following two
worksheets on your personal computer by using the CD-ROM enclosed
with this book. You’ll find instructions for using the CD-ROM at the
back of this book.

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