Career Research

Resume - An organized document that summarizes your education, employment history, and experiences that are relevant to your qualifications for a particular job for which you are applying.

	Learning Express Library Resume Builder (requires registration to use)
	Crew Center Resume Help
	Resume Build
	Resume Maker Online
	Kentucky Career Center Resume Builder
	Resumizer
	Purdue Owl Resume Information

Cover Letter - Sent with a resume, a Cover Letter is a marketing tool!! Your goal is to demonstrate why your education, work experience, skills, and background uniquely qualify you for the position you're applying for.

Cover Letters: Keep it Simple!

A cover letter should have three main sections:

First Paragraph:

• Identify the position you're applying for.
• State how you learned of the position and why you are interested in the position or organization.

Second Paragraph:

• Summarize why you are a strong candidate for the position.
• Target the job description and specifically discuss how your skills relate to the job requirements.
• Highlight one or two of your accomplishments or abilities that show you are an excellent candidate.
• Detail positive characteristics and past experiences that illustrate how your qualifications will benefit the organization.

Closing Paragraph:

• Thank the person for considering your resume and offer to provide additional information.
• Include your phone number and when you can be reached.

Tips:

• Make the organization feel really special! Make sure they know you're interested in their company.
• Address the letter to the contact person on the job posting
• Worry about what it says, not how it looks: no fancy fonts, images, or boarders 
• Cover letters should be individual to the posting 
• PROOFREAD! PROOFREAD! PROOFREAD! 
• Pay extra special attention to what the job posting says using key words in your cover letter!

Interview - This is where you meet the employer, answer questions about why you are best for the job, and find out if it is a place you can see yourself working.

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