Resumes and Cover Letters

 Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success. -Henry Ford

 

Selling yourself to employers is like selling a product. You have to market yourself. How do you do this? You need to identify selling points, decide on a method by which to communicate them to your target market and compose that communication effectively.

 

The purpose of the resume is to secure an interview, NOT a job! The cover letter is an introduction to the resume, generating interest on the part of the employer and leading him/her to want to learn more about you.

 

Resumes

• Resume Preparation
• Prepare Your Final Resume
• Examples and Additional Info from the Job Search Handbook

 

 

 

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Cover Letters

• Examples and Additional Info from the Job Search Handbook
• Types and Samples

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 References

• Examples and Additional Info from the Job Search Handbook
• Asking for a Reference

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Thank You Letters

• Examples and Additional Info from the Job Search Handbook
• Thank You Letter Examples

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Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Purdue OWL CV Writing Tips
  
• Sample CV (1)
• Sample CV (2)

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 Business/Networking Cards

• What To Include On Networking Business Cards
• Why Smart Graduates Carry Business Cards

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Video: The Cover Letter (CareerSpots.com)

 

 

 

Video: Standout Resume (CareerSpots.com)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video: Keyword Search Matters (CareerSpots.com)

 

 

 

Video: Email Etiquette (CareerSpots.com)

 

 

 

 

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