Always provide a positive cover letter and resume.
Looking for a job can be stressful, and when writing a resume everyone has weaknesses that must be addressed. With thought and care, you can turn a weakness into a strength. Addressing a weakness on your resume prepares both you and the interviewer for questions during an interview and can turn a potentially negative situation into a positive one.
Instructions
1. Identify your strengths and weaknesses. Know yourself better than anyone else.
2. Explain gaps in work employment. For example, if you were out of work but volunteered, note that on your resume: "From August 2001 to May 2002, I volunteered at the Milton Elementary School in Tucson, Arizona." That turns a potential weakness into a strength.
3. Tailor your wording to the job you are applying for. If you are applying for a writing position, highlight writing experience even if that wasn't the focus of a previous job.
4. Describe classes or steps you are taking to improve a skill. For example, if you are applying for a bookkeeping job but don't have much experience, mention current or previous training or education.
5. Learn to restate your weakness as a strength. If you're not good at organization, you might include a line on your resume that says you develop systems to stay organized. That will show a potential employer that you have found a way to cope with a weakness.
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