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Resume and Cover Letters


Resumes...
in most cases, are your first contact with a potential employer. A primary function of a resume is to provide the reader with a concise and accurate articulation of your experiences & background, highlighting that portion of your background which you feel has particular importance in your pursuit of a position.
 are business style letters that should accompany each resume you send to a prospective employer. The cover letter serves as an introduction by telling an employer who you are and why you are sending a resume.
Cover and Thank You Letters Writing Guide 

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