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Be sure to use a professional style and font when formatting your document.  It's easiest to use the pre-formatted resume templates that come with all modern word-processing software. This will allow you to simply input the information and not worry about menial and frustrating formatting issues. Remember, however, that these templates may need to be customized to suit the job you are applying to. A resume should list all your relevant experience. It's important to think creatively about what experiences could be considered relevant, but you should also use caution when listing experience that could be deemed irrelevant. It has to be a happy medium. For more information on writing a great resume see: How to Make a Resume. Cover letters should accomplish several things, distinguishing you from other applicants and illustrating your personal value as a future employee. Use professional and formal language, as well as form, when composing your cover letter.  Start your letter with a formal greeting. The job listing may tell you who to address applications to. If not, feel free to address your letter to "whom it may concern" or to the company or job search committee in general. Start the body of your letter with an engaging line that tells the reader who you are, what you are applying for, and why you should get the job. The beginning of the letter should help you stand out from the crowd but not rely on humor or cheap tricks. Conclude your letter by restating your interest in the job and why you think you would be a perfect fit. It may be tempting to reuse letters, especially when you are applying for a bunch of jobs, but be sure to individualize every cover letter you submit to the job you are applying for. For instance, if you are looking for a managerial position, you want to tailor your resume for jobs of that nature. However, if you are also seeking a position that is not in management but in the same field, highlight your experience within that role as opposed to your managerial skills. all of your application materials. Read over your cover letter and resume for mistakes or outdated parts. It is a good idea to get someone else to edit them as well. A fresh set of eyes may catch a mistake that was staring you right in the face.

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Create your resume. Write a professional cover letter. Edit