[loumf]

I always recommend very specific resumes and cover-letters written against the job description.

Imagine being a hiring manager, getting 20 resumes that all look "good" and one that is obviously specifically for this job.

For the resume, keep the design of it super-simple and modular (so you can swap in pieces as necessary). Make sure to use every keyword you see in the job-description (you could be being auto-filtered by software or recruiter that doesn't really understand your resume -- both use keywords) I personally also bold them and repeat them in every place it would be relevant to do so.

The cover letter is a writing sample where you are making an argument for why they should interview you. You know the part where they say "Excellent communication skills" -- this is the part where you show that. It should be impossible for you to send this letter to anyone else and have it make sense.

If you do this, you probably can't apply to many jobs -- instead be choosy about where you apply -- pick the places where the letter and resume you send can be a bingo for the job.

If you get in touch, I can give more specific pointers. Show me a job description that you thought was ideal for you and the resume/letter you sent. I can give you an example of mine.