Paper Trail

Marketing Yourself

Now that you have targeted job leads, it's time to move forward and prepare your personal paperwork. There are no "detour" signs on this trail, since practically every job on the planet will require a resume. Time spent preparing, proofing, and perfecting your cover letter and resume is time well spent when it comes to a successful job hunt.

Your resume is more than a one-page summary of your education, skills, and work experience. Similarly, the cover letter is more than an introductory greeting. In the eyes of employers, these papers represent their first "sight" of you. Think of the cover letter/resume package as a marketing brochure advertising you and your strengths. If your job experience is slim to none, don't feel intimidated by this vital step. The cover letter and resume are tools for stating your caseßand winning the job!

First Impressions:
The Cover Letter

RR Crossing:
Resume & References