Resume' question

[Howie]

Why?

A very short cover letter custom written for each employer is a better idea.

[Drunken Monkey]

You forgot "Liberal Agitprop"  (( ducking ))

Please.

I get paid in Christian Babies by the Triliberal commission, so I list that under "jobs" 

[Triple J]

A very short cover letter custom written for each employer is a better idea.

+1

[Speedbag]

A very short cover letter custom written for each employer is a better idea.

Some say that doctoring your resume slightly (but not lying) to suit each employer is good also. Use key words from their ad or posting.

[Statler]

of course for better or worse a lot of it is complete luck as it's so subjective.

I may toss a resume into the no pile because of phrasing I personally don't like.   I may toss a technically less qualified person into the yes pile because they look more fun to work with and less stuffy.  And of course the applicants don't know me so they have noooo idea which way to go.   Another boss might be completely the opposite.

luck.

lots of good suggestions in this thread.

Good luck to you by the way.

[ejw24]

Why?

Because they know your objective is to get a job with their company.  +1 on the cover letter, tailor it to each job you are applying for.