> What resume "rules" have actually worked for you? 1. When applying via company web site, for large corporations, skip the cover letter. I've yet to have one

> What resume "rules" have actually worked for you? 1. When applying via company web site, for large corporations, skip the cover letter. I've yet to have one person reach out to me who had bothered reading it, and often, the cover letter can be a reason to exclude you. 2. Put minimal effort in the resume, and maximal effort in networking (including contacting hiring managers in LinkedIn).