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• Should accompany each resume sent to a prospective employer
• Its´ purpose is to help gain an interview
• Written to catch the reader´s attention
• Should state why you are writing
• Identify the position for which you are applying
• Communicate your skills and qualifications
• Compel the reader to act–request a next step
  
  View Sample Cover Letter (pdf)

Resume Preparation

• Tailor resume to job opening
  
• Make sure resume highlights relevant experience
  
• Highlight skills and accomplishments
• Should be clearly written and easy to read
• Keep in chronological order
• No more than one page if you are still in school or have been out of school for less than 4 years
• Professionally or laser printed on quality paper

Be familiar with your resume

• Be able to speak in detail about information you have listed on your resume
• Be able to explain any gaps in employment
• Make sure your resume highlights why you are a fit for the job
• Make sure that your resume is crafted to highlight key experience, skills and duties which were listed in the job description
  
• Be prepared to show that you are or have leadership, analytical, communication, problem resolution and creative skills and or abilities
  
  View Sample Resumes (pdf)