Jonathan Soormaghen

Career Coach

Jonathan Soormaghen is a Career Coach and Founder of Resume Advisor, a career counseling firm that specializes in creating personalized products such as resumes, CVs, cover letters, and online branding tools to propel clients toward their next career milestone. Jonathan holds a BA in Political Economy from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was honored to serve as the Valedictory speaker of general commencement. Prior to founding Resume Advisor, he worked in management consulting and finance at companies including Accenture, Target, and Ernst & Young. Jonathan's clients have landed job offers from leading firms including Netflix, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, Uber, Deloitte, KMPG, Accenture, and Merrill Lynch.

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How to write a killer cover letter

The key to a cover letter is to convey why you are the perfect candidate for the role you are applying for. Additionally, try to include a personal example which conveys your personality and gives a glimpse to the reader on who you are. Use specific examples for each letter that are tailored to the job you're applying for.

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How do you explain why you were fired?

Don't list why unless explicitly asked for the reason, or because the explanation would help you brand yourself. If you were fired for something nobody could blame you for, like the COVID-19 pandemic, you could insert a bullet in your resume stating that you were laid off due to COVID-19. That will help clarify any doubts or questions the employer may have.

Who should you choose to serve as a job reference?

Try to choose people you have strong relationships with who also can speak to your excellent work and are ideally above you in some capacity (professors, managers, and the like).

How do I get a job in information technology?

Make sure your resume is tailored as much as possible to the actual job description. If there are technical requirements that you meet or are even willing to learn, go ahead and list them. Lastly, try to draw a concrete connection between actions you took and what they achieved. For instance, if you managed marketing campaigns, a proper bullet would say "managed 20 plus marketing campaigns with budgets of up to $1 million, which resulted in 20% to 30% growth in social media following," not simply "managed marketing campaigns." Showing action and results is key.

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