Guide to writing a great résumé and cover letter for ...

Guide to writing a great r?sum? and cover letter for library job success!

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Contents

Congratulations on choosing library and information services as your career!................................................................. 6

1 - The purpose of your r?sum?................................................... 8

2 - The purpose of your cover letter.......................................... 10

3 - Setting your r?sum? up for success!.................................... 12

4 - Writing your r?sum?............................................................... 14

Personal Information.................................................................. 14 Objectives or Executive Summary.............................................. 14 Core Competencies or Key Skills............................................... 16 Professional Experience.............................................................. 19 Education.................................................................................... 21 Special Achievements................................................................. 21 Hobbies or Interests................................................................... 22 References.................................................................................. 22 Other sections that can be included in a r?sum?....................... 22 Congratulations! You have now finished your r?sum?! .............. 24

5 - Next step... a winning Cover Letter! ................................... 26

A few ideas to consider for you Cover Letter............................. 27

6 - For further help....................................................................... 30

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