Question by nigelnobody23: advice needed with “cover letter and resume”?
I’m looking for a job as an accounts clerk junior.My previous experience is at a restaurant working as an assistant manager for 5 yrs(chores inc. serving customers,handling $ ,organising functions and assisting the manager in doing the paypal roll and supervising staff).However i want to word this all in my cover letter as well as my resume or some of it, so it looks very good and that is stands out this kind of experience..

Also as well, this restaurant belongs to a relative of mine and i’ve carried out all the tasks and i’m not lying.I’m gonna to get a question 4 sure from the recruiter asking me if it is my relative, how could i answer this so it looks good on my behalf and make is sound positive and neat.Cos recriuters a normally negative about family connected references.Any help will be great.thks

Best answer:

Answer by Serge M
Prepare a one-page resume and a short cover letter. Describe your experience in the resume succinctly, and if necessary get some help in preparing it.

Your cover letter should also be concise. Do not repeat what is in your resume, other than as a brief reference. Have several friends and relatives read your material and ask them to critique it objectively.

Of course you do not want to lie in the interview. Your answer will depend in part how closely you are related and how well you know the relative. For example, “Yes, she is my aunt, and I know her well enough that I’m sure she will appreciate the care and effort I plan to put into the job.” Or, “Yes he is my second cousin, but I have only met him once or twice and never had any interaction. Therefore I expect to make a special effort to ensure he appreciates the kind of work I do for him.”

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