Skip to main navigation
Michael Page - Jobs and recruitment agency in Singapore, link to home page
English
Saved jobs, 0 currently saved jobs 0 Saved jobs
Register / Sign in
Saved jobs, 0 currently saved jobs 0 Saved jobs
Register / Sign in

Main navigation

  • Home
  • Jobs
    • Searching for a job?
      • Submit your CV
      • Career advice
      • Salary guide
      • Salary comparison tool
    • Looking to return to Singapore?
      • Returning to Singapore
      • Technology job seekers
      • Start your tech job search here
    • Job search advice
      • Resume and cover letter
      • Salary and negotiation
      • Interview
      • Starting out
  • Contracting
    • Hiring Contractors
      • Hiring Contractors - Free Guide
      • Harnessing the gig economy
      • Why Hire Contract Talent
    • Thinking of a career move?
      • View Contracting Jobs
      • FAQs for Contractors
      • How Michael Page Can Help
  • Recruiting
    • Looking to hire?
      • Reasons to partner with Michael Page
      • Our sourcing methodology
      • Candidate verification
      • Management advice
      • Job Advertising: ReachTalent
      • Outsourcing / Project Recruitment
      • About Page Outsourcing
      • Our approach
      • Our successes
      • Our team of experts
      • Our testimonials
      • Ready to Recruit
      • Contact us now
    • Recruitment expertise
      • Banking & Financial Services
      • Construction
      • Digital
      • Engineering & Manufacturing
      • Finance & Accounting
      • Healthcare
      • Human Resources
      • Legal
      • Life Sciences
      • Marketing
      • Procurement & Supply Chain
      • Property
      • Retail
      • Sales
      • Technology
      • Executive Search
    • Contracting
      • Meet the Mobile Economy
      • Hiring Contractors - Free Guide
      • About Michael Page Contracting Services
      • FAQs for Employers
      • ABC's of Technology
      • Download Humans of AI report
      • Download Humans of Blockchain report
      • Download Humans of Cybersecurity report
      • Download Humans of Data report
  • Advice
    • Career Advice
      • Changing jobs
      • Interview
      • Resume and cover letter
      • Salary and negotiation
      • Professions
      • Technology
      • Leading Women
      • Women in leadership interviews
    • Management Advice
      • Engagement and retention
      • Hiring
      • Leadership
      • Diversity and inclusion
      • Market Insights
      • Talent Trends 2022
      • Employment market updates
      • Industry reports
      • The Future of Hiring
    • Most Popular Articles
      • How to negotiate the salary you want
      • Common interview questions
      • Job hunting over 50
      • Knowing how to resign and leave well
      • Highest paying jobs in Singapore in 2022
  • About
    • About Us
      • Media Releases
      • Reviews
      • Awards
      • About PageGroup
      • Page Outsourcing
  • Join PageGroup
    • Join PageGroup
      • Why choose us?
      • Your role here
      • Use your skills
      • FAQs
      • Apply now
  • Contact
    • Contact
      • Find our offices
      • Looking to hire?
      • Feedback
  1. Home /
  2. Advice /
  3. Career Advice
Career Advice
Search
Cancel
Cancel

Resume and cover letter

An outstanding resume and cover letter is a crucial first step into getting your dream job. We've taken feedback from recruiters, headhunters, hiring managers and human resource professionals to put together everything you need to know about resumes and cover letters. There are easy-to-use templates, interesting tips and tricks, and proven ways on how to make your resume and job applications stand out from the pile of candidates vying for the same job you are applying for. Common questions by job seekers are also answered below. Don't forget to check out what to include in your resume and what you should do with your social media presence. Finding the right job is important but tailoring your resume to the job and acing the interview will seal the deal.
Showing 1 - 7 of 7 articles
  • resume templates for job search

    3 impactful resume templates to guide your resume writing process

    Whether you are looking for new job opportunities or not, keep your resume updated with new achievements and experience...
    By Michael Page
    4 min read
  • 9 things recruiters look for in a resume

    Don’t get passed over simply because your resume is not up to scratch. Here’s how to make an immediate impact...
    By Michael Page
    3 min read
  • What to include in a resume

    A perfect resume is one in which the information is presented clearly, succinctly and easily searchable by recruiters, ...
    By Michael Page
    5 min read
  • How to write a CV that changes your life

    Can a CV really change your life? It it follows these expert tips for highlighting the best aspects of your career, it ...
    By Luke Clark
    6 min read
  • Tips for writing a great cover letter

    Tips for writing a great cover letter

    A cover letter is your first opportunity to attract the attention of a potential employer. See how a good cover letter ...
    By Michael Page
    4 min read
  • How to write a winning resume

    How to write a winning resume that will land you a job interview

    Research suggests that readers scan resumes within about 20 seconds, so it’s important to show them at a glance why you ...
    By Michael Page
    3 min read
  • How to explain employment gaps on your CV

    How to explain employment gaps in your resume

    You might be tempted to ignore gaps in your career on your CV but for many hiring managers, a CV full of unexplained ...
    By Michael Page
    4 min read
Subscribe to Resume and cover letter
Join over 60,000 readers!
Receive free advice to help give you a competitive edge in your career.
Michael Page Singapore Add to home screen

This website has app functionality. Add it to your home screen for fast access and offline features.

iOS share 1) Press the share button
Add to home screen 2) Press ‘Add to Home Screen’

General

  • Our response to COVID-19
  • Page Personnel Singapore
  • Page Executive
  • Page Outsourcing
  • Investor site
  • PageGroup corporate site
  • WARNING! Email security message
  • Email disclaimer
  • Advisory on job scams
  • Feedback
  • Site terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies policy
  • Change country/region

Jobs by function

Browse Jobs

    • Banking & Financial Services
    • Construction
    • Digital
    • Engineering & Manufacturing
    • Executive Search
    • Finance & Accounting
    • Healthcare
    • Human Resources
    • IT
    • Legal
    • Life Sciences
    • Marketing
    • Oil & Gas
    • Procurement & Supply Chain
    • Property
    • Retail
    • Sales
    • Secretarial & Business Support

Function

  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Construction
  • Digital
  • Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Executive Search
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources
  • IT
  • Legal
  • Life Sciences
  • Marketing
  • Oil & Gas
  • Procurement & Supply Chain
  • Property
  • Retail
  • Sales
  • Secretarial & Business Support

Contact

  • Feedback
  • Looking to hire?
  • Submit your CV

Our Offices

  • Raffles Place

Accreditations

ISO27001 Accreditation

 
Read our blog Follow us on facebook Connect with us on linkedin Watch us on youtube
© Michael Page International Pte Limited, company number 199804751N (including Page Executive (53295516A)) operating as an Employment Agency under Licence number 18S9099. Registered Office: One Raffles Place, #09-61 Office Tower Two, Singapore 048616.