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Worried about your resume? Think your cover letter needs polish? Then you've come to the right place to ask the question that's on your mind: "How's my resume look?" First, read our advice on writing resumes and cover letters. Then post your resume and/or cover letter on our message boards. If you like, you may use a different name or change the name of your employer or prospective employer.





How's My Resume message board
Get advice from other Vault members - post your resume on the Vault Message Board.



How's My Cover Letter message board
Get advice from other Vault members - post your cover letter on the Vault Message Board.




Can Your Hobby Get You A Job?
Some people like to put wacky hobbies under "other interests." Other job seekers shun them. But can admitting that you like to sky dive get you the job - or cause you to lose it?

Appearances, or Making A Good First Impression
A good-looking resume won't get you the job, but an ugly or unprofessional resume will decidedly hamper your job search. Here's some tips on making your resume extra-appealing visually.

Writing a Scannable Resume
Many companies feed your precious resume through a computer to see if they're interested in your application. Here's how to pass the e-screen.

Why You Shouldn't Lie On Your Resume
We shouldn't have to tell you - but in case you're thinking of exaggerating or outright lying, here's the case against.

June's Jurisdiction: Writing The Winning Resume
Legal pro June Eichbaum gives some top resume advice to our lawyer friends.

Dealing With Gaps In Employment
What do you do if you have a significant gap in your employment record on your resume?


Common Cover Letter Errors
From poor grammar and cliches to the problem of pontificating with immoderately labored interpretive phraseologies (that is, writing overdone sentences), we troubleshoot the most common cover letter errors.

The Cover Letter/Resume Hybrid
Part cover letter/part resume, use the resume letter when you want a non-traditional way to give the reader a quick snapshot of who you are and what you've accomplished.

The Networking Cover Letter
Friends, acquaintances and family may sometimes tip you off to openings or currently hiring employers. This necessitates a different approach to the cover letter - the schmoozing cover letter.



Executive Resume
Take a look at a resume that succinctly summarizes a wealth of experience and expertise.

Entry-Level Sales Resume
Can you go from a liberal arts degree to a sales position? Assess this resume.

KSAs and Functional Resumes
KSA stands for Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. The KSA and functional resume give you the opportunity to walk a recruiter through your work history and match up skills and accomplishments that might not be as obvious when laid out in a traditional chronological format.

Sample Cover Letter: Referral
This cover letter makes the most of a mutual contact.

Sample Cover Letters: Investment Banking Cover Letter
A sample letter to consult if you're planning to paper the I-banks with your (excellent, no doubt) resume.

Sample Cover Letter: The Basics of the Cover Letter
A step-by-step guide for constructing a successful cover letter.