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“Strong Cover Letter, Resume Keys to Getting Noticed”

Filed under Career Exploration, Job Search Process, Resumes and Cover Letters
Posted by Libraries, May 24, 2006
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Holly Fisher, Quill, 4/06, Vol. 94, Issue 3, p. 45

Geared toward those seeking employment in journalism and related fields, this article provides a basic approach to the nature of writing cover letters and resumes. It is imperative that these job search documents are precise, concise, and tailored for each position for which one applies. Advice such as this will surely benefit any jobseeker. Specific job hunting tips for those pursuing communication-based careers are provided.

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For additional resources on resumes and cover letters, visit our e-Library at http://my.simmons.edu/library/collections
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—Doug Devanney