Title :
Writing resumes and cover letters
Author_Institution :
Occupational Outlook Quarterly; address correspondence to OOQ, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, GAO Bldg., room 2028, Washington, DC-20212
Abstract :
An important prelude to job-seeking is preparing the résumé. The author identifies the elements of a useful résumé and suggests how to package those elements to emphasize your assets. Other recommendations include (1)being truthful, (2) using factual and concise language, (3) making no mechanical errors (typos, spelling, or punctuation), (4) not using carbon paper, and (5) having someone else read your résumé before drafting the final copy.
Journal_Title :
Professional Communication, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPC.1981.6501682
