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Resume and Cover Letter Guide

How to Write a Resume and Cover Letters

By Alison Doyle, About.com

This resume and cover letter guide is designed to assist job seekers who are prepared to look at their accomplishments, skills, and experiences in relation to a job target or targets. It will step you through the process of how to write your resume and cover letters.

How to Write a Resume
Types of Resumes
Drafting Job Descriptions
List of Resume Action Verbs
Skills List
Transferable Skill Clusters
Putting Your Resume Together
Optional Resume Sections
Education and Skills Sections
Resume Proofreading Checklist
Posting Your Resume
Resume Writing Tips
Resume Checklist

How to Write a Cover Letter
Types of Cover Letters
Targeted Cover Letters
Why You Are Writing
What You Have to Offer / Follow-Up
Email Cover Letters
Cover Letter Writing
Cover Letter Checklist

Sample Resumes and Cover Letters
Sample Resumes
Sample Resume Objective Statements
Sample Cover Letters

Additional Resources
Resume Writing Books
Cover Letter Writing Books

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