Resumes and Cover Letters

Everyone who applies for a job should send a resume and a cover letter. After all, it is your cover letter and resume that will help you get that all-important job interview.

A cover letter is a business letter that accompanies each resume you send to a prospective employer. It serves as an introduction of who you are, what you have to offer, and why you are sending your resume. Its purpose is to make sure that someone will look at your resume.

A resume is a brief, written summary of your education, work experience, skills, and accomplishments that you send to a prospective employer. Its purpose is to make sure that you are considered for the job and that you get an interview.

There are several different formats that you can use when writing a resume or cover letter. You must be careful to avoid mistakes, and there are certain things that you should include. It can seem like a very intimidating process, but writing a resume or cover letter does not have to be difficult! There are many resources available to you on the Internet. You can also call one of our EOC Counselors at any time if you need help.

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