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  • Effective Resume and Cover Letter Writing
    To begin, make a decision to discard any former knowledge learned about the "rules" of resume and cover letter writing.
    
    
  • The Purpose of Your Resume
    
    
  • Resume Presentation is Key
    
    
  • Wow the Employer
    First of all, who are you writing this resume for?
    
    
  • Elements of a Resume That Will Impress
    The primary element of an ideal resume contains powerful and assertive statements about your talents, characteristics and accomplishments.
    
    
  • Writing Your Objective
    Be very clear in defining the name of the job or job title you are so qualified for.
    
    
  • Writing Your Summary
    The Summary element of your resume needs to pack a punch to be most effective.
    
    
  • Writing the Skills and Accomplishments Section
    In the Summary section of your resume, you can brag a little.
    
    
  • Resume Formating
    There are Three Basic Resume Formats
    
    
  • Writing an Electronic Resume
    An Electronic Resume will not be read by an employer until it has, first, been scanned by a computer.
    
    
  • Put Your Best Foot Forward
    The job of the employer is to pour through, sometimes, hundreds of resumes each and every day.
    
    
  • Writing Your Resume with Power
    Use These Resume Power Words with Confidence
    
    
  • Writing the History Experience Section
    You can use a number of headings here: Professional Experience, or Professional History, they both work well.
    
    
  • Writing Your Education Section
    As with your History/Experience section, list your Education credentials in reverse chronological order.
    
    
  • Writing a Professional Affiliations Section
    In this section show your community involvement and highlight current participation, especially in an area that might impress the employer as being relevant to key work issues.
    
    
  • Writing a Publications Section
    If you can offer experience in this section, your employer will be impressed
    
    
  • Writing a Personal Interests Section
    This can be a tricky call for someone who does not have a lot of job hunting experience.
    
    
  • Writing a References Section
    The final closing of your resume can read, References on Request, or References Available upon Request.
    
    
  • Your Resume a Work of Art
    Now that we have covered the most basic elements of an impressive resume, let's take a look at some finer points.
    
    
  • Do Not Put in Your Resume
    Only The Facts Please...
    
    
  • A Variety of Resume Samples
    There are a very wide variety of resume styles set up to contain specific information depending on the experience of the applicant.
    
    
  • The Importance of Writing Cover Letters
    The cover letter is every bit as important as your resume and should always accompany your resume or CV.
    
    
  • Cover Letter Outline How to Write a Good Cover Letter
    Each Section Of A Cover Letter Defined
    
    
  • Key Phrases to Be Used in Your Cover Letter
    Cover Letter Phrases
    
    
  • Basic Cover Letter Template Example
    Using a good cover letter template, you can simply fill in the blanks.
    
    
  • Conclusion
    Now that you have mastered the art of resume and cover letter writing, it is time to become a seasoned job-hunter.