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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
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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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