Resumes and Cover Letters: Market Yourself to Get Hired

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1, 2, 3	Resume length, in pages, experts recommend for recent college or post-college graduates, experienced professionals, and those with 15+ years of experience, respectively.
36	Percent of job hunters who regularly send thank-you notes after an interview.
75	Percent of employers who appreciate or expect the notes.
Extensive experience, innovative, motivated	The top three most overused buzz words on LinkedIn member profiles.

The purpose of a resume is to get an interview. A good resume will show the value you'll add to the company. Highlight your core competencies, transferrable skills and major accomplishments. Communicate positively and honestly–enthusiasm and a well-crafted message go a long way.

Articles of Advice

Career Profiles "You never get a second chance to make a first impression"
Martin Yate's "How to Get your Electronic Resume in Front of Human Eyes"
Strategies, e-Resumes and keywords by Career Perfect
Resume Advice from Best Sample Resume with research experts and current HR employees
NACE, the National Association of Colleges and Employers, brings you the Resume Rubric

Cover Letter Examples

Resume Resource's Sample Cover Letters
Monster.com features Cover Letter Samples

Resumes Examples

Free Resume Examples organized by your prospective career goal
Resume Examples features links to templates, a resume wizard and sample examples
Monster.com presents Resume Samples specific to field of study