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3.22: Outcome- Résumés and Cover Letters

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    A counselor going over a résumé with a student.

    The most important tool you have on a résumé is language.

    —Jay Samit, digital media innovator

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this section, you will be able to:

    • Define the purpose and contents of a résumé
    • Identify characteristics of an effective résumé
    • Identify characteristics of an effective cover letter
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