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PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT resume to match the language , skills , experience and strengths you highlighted . For example , if your resume refers to “ satisfied customers ” and the job description refers to “ players ,” change your language to “ players .”
You may also find you need to rearrange the order of your resume sections , add or omit information to highlight your most relevant content , or rename your
Career Profile
Fifteen years of field management experience within public and private universities in the northwestern and eastern United States , including five years in a management role .
Ten years leading teams to maintain cool-season grasses , including Kentucky bluegrass , perennial ryegrass , and bentgrass varieties on football , soccer , baseball and softball fields , earning regional recognition for quality and aesthetics .
Past president of two regional turfgrass associations ; six years of service on board of directors .
Experience leading teams of 12 to 26 with a hands-on , mentoring approach and dedication to professional development ; coached three assistant managers into management positions .
Proven ability to oversee capital improvement projects of $. 5 to $ 2.8 million on time and within budget ; strong network of architects and contractors through successful collaborations . section headers to more closely align with the position .
If your resume includes a “ Career Profile ,” “ Summary of Qualifications ,” and / or “ Skills ” section , these are great areas to tailor your content , as needed , to each position .
TAILORING YOUR COVER LETTER Never submit a generic cover letter with a job application . Your cover letter should be directed to a specific organization , position and contact person . You also want to clearly explain why you are interested in the position , and highlight a few key accomplishments that demonstrate how you are highly qualified . From the very beginning of the letter , you want to draw the reader in and make them want to read your resume to learn more about you . Below are a few tips on how you can effectively tailor your cover letter .
Address your letter to a specific person Do what you can to find a specific person to address your letter to if it is not in the job posting .
Sample career profile
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