Write the Perfect Resume and Cover Letter

Résumé and Cover Letter Tips to Stand Out From The Crowd

By Bradford Dworak
Original Content | August 14, 2009

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With the unemployment rate at record highs, the perfect resume and cover letter can make you stand out from the crowd. A career expert shares how you can sharpen these marketing tools.

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