What is a resume?
A resume is a marketing document to help you obtain an interview - it is not intended to get you a job. It must capture your reader's interest but it isn't necessary or realistic to attempt to reveal all your abilities and background. All the evidence in your resume must in some way help the reader to see that you have an ability to make a contribution to their organization.
Click here to read more about how to prepare an effective resume and for a sample resume. (.pdf)
Additional resources for writing and posting your resume on-line
Tips on how to prepare a scannable resume.
Resume Writing from About.com gives information from resume basics to a curriculum vitae.
CareerPerfect.com helps you to optimize your resume as a keyword resume.
What is Correspondence?
Correspondence is important for your job search! You invest a significant amount of time and energy into your resume and interviewing skills (at least you should ...) and you need to put just as much effort toward creating your cover letters, thank you letters, acceptance letters, etc. Effective letters will accomplish their immediate purpose as well as impress potential employers with your professionalism.
To read more about successful cover letters and other correspondence for your job search, click here. (.pdf)
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