The Importance of an Effective Cover Letter and Resume

 The purpose of this assignment is to conduct research on potential job opportunities in your desired career field and determine the importance of tailoring a resume and cover letter for that specific job position. A compelling resume and cover letter, combined with enhancing your networking skills through your volunteer experience, can set you up for success.

On average, a resume and cover letter have less than 10 seconds to make an impression and provide an opportunity for the applicant to move on to the interviewing process. Therefore, securing employment often hinges on creating an effective resume and cover letter that align with the required job skills and experience.

Complete "The Importance of an Effective Cover Letter and Resume" worksheet, which outlines the steps for creating content for your job search.

Prepare this assignment using effective business writing style.