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By Alison Doyle
Microsoft resume templates are available as a free download for Microsoft Word users to use to create a resume or CV. Microsoft Word resume options include basic resumes, job-specific resumes (i.e. banker, computer technician, journeyman electrician) and career-specific resumes (i.e. career change, advanced degree, return to workforce).
There is also a smaller selection of resumes stored in the Templates section of Microsoft Word.
By Alison Doyle
Contact Information
The first section of your resume should include information on how the employer can contact you.
First Last Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Phone (Cell/Home)
Email Address
By Alison Doyle
Your Contact Information
The first section of your resume should include information on how the employer can contact you.
First Last Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Phone (Landline or Cell)
Email Address
By Alison Doyle
FirstName LastName
Name University
Street
City, State Zip
cell: 555-555-5555
Date
By Kay Stout
The following is a cover letter example applying for two positions at the same company.
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email
Date
Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State, Zip Code
By Kay Stout
Sample Cover Letter Requesting a Meeting
Peter Printout
1298 Lead Street
Readership, PA 151501
P: (222)333 - 4444
e: peteprinout@yahoo.com
Mr. Charles Reader
New York Times
1111 5th Avenue
New York City, New York 2222
By Kay Stout
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email
By Alison Doyle
This cover letter takes the position requirements and matches the applicants skills to those requirements. This way, the resume reviewer can see the candidates relevant qualifications at a glance.
By Alison Doyle
The following cover letter format lists the information you need to include in the cover letter you submit with your resume. Use this cover letter format as a guideline to create customized cover letters to send to employers.
Broadcast Cover Letter March 15, 2005 Niles Larson In today’s highly competitive market, companies need aggressive sales leadership to meet sales goals. I am writing you because your company may need someone with my experience.
Gregory Johnson
4525 Peachtree St.
Atlanta, Georgia 00000
1-555-555-1212
1-555-555-2121
Human Relations Coordinator
Meirs, Inc.
Timberline Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas 00000
Referral Cover Letter February 25, 2005 Frank Wiley, Jr. Dear Mr. Wiley: Hillary Zhou of Kirby & Kirby suggested I contact you, regarding the possible marketing assistant position you may have open soon. As a marketing assistant for Merck Marketing, I have developed my talent and experience in media campaigns that gain exposure. During my tenure, I have had the opportunity to write press-releases,
Lin Sato
3526 Wildberry Lane
Trenton, New Jersey 00000
1-555-1212
Wiley & Wiley, Inc.
2501 Sutton St.
Suite 510
Trenton, New Jersey 00000
Recruiters Cover Letter January 21, 2005 Mr. Samuel Jones Dear Mr. Jones: Should you have a client who needs a corporate attorney with the ability to provide hands on leadership, please allow me to highlight my strengths and experience. Since graduating at the top of my class from Baylor School of Law, I have earned a reputation as having a sharp legal mind and the ability to grasp complex legal situations.
James R. Wilson
1275 Hemmingway Road
# 210 A
Houston, Texas 00000
1-555-555-1212
jamesrwilson@email.com
Best Employment Recruitment
5200 Hertzman Avenue
Houston, Texas 00000
Advertisers Cover Letter Shannon St.Claire, RN February 5, 2005 Ms. Ann Graves Dear Ms. Graves: The position for Emergency Room Nurse advertised recently in the Sunday edition of the Olympia Daily News caught my attention. My skills and experience are a perfect complement for this position.
2367 Carrie Boulevard
Olympia, Washington 00000
Personnel Manager
Olympia General Hospital
1451 Medical Avenue
Olympia, Washington 00000
