What's in a Name?

June 2021 Resume, Resume 1, Resume 2, Resume Old, Resume New … does this look or sound familiar?  The file name you give your resume and cover letter matters.

Maybe you have sent off a resume and put the company in the file name?  They already know who they are - they need to know who you are.  When saving your resume give the file a name that is meaningful to the reader, whether it be the ATS or a human. 

Three pieces of information to include in the file name are:

·       Your first and last name

·       The type of document (resume or cover letter)

·       The position title and/or the job/ID/Req #

This way, your resume can be easily matched to the position.  When a company is looking for several people to fill one job title, the # attached to the position may signify the location or department or other relevant information. 

Example:            Jane Smith, Program Manager #54321, Resume

Jane Smith, Program Manager #54321, Cover Letter

Small things make a big difference! 

For more best practices on writing resumes and cover letters, visit Calgary Career Hub’s Virtual Resource Room