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Resumes and Cover Letters

What is a resume? A written Communication that clearly demonstrates your ability to produce results in an area of concern to potential employers, in a way that motivates them to meet you. Tom Jackson The Perfect Resume,1981

Common Resume Mistakes Too Long Disorganized Poorly typed Overwritten Too sparse Not oriented for results Too Many irrelevancies

Cover Letters Tell employers you want a job Say why you should get the job Introduce your resume Ask for an interview Tells employer when you will make contact

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