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Preparing for Your Job Search

A resume and cover letter are staples of any job application. When did you last update yours? This is an important early step in your job search; you wouldn't want to find the perfect job only to be stopped by missing pieces of your application! Here are some tools to help you prepare.

Want a personalized critique and edit workshop? Send your resume and/or cover letter to jobhelp@lcplin.org and our team of specialists (with experience workshopping hundreds of resumes and cover letters) will take a look and help you put your best foot forward!

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Recommended Resources

Guide for People with Disabilities

Resume best practices, anti-discrimination laws, and more.

Resume Generator

An easy-to-use website for making quick, simple resumes.

Craft a Cover Letter

Cover Letter Sample

See what a basic cover letter might look like. This sample will help you understand appropriate tone and voice for a cover letter.

Cover Letter Template

Format your cover letter properly. This template also includes guidelines for content.

Craft a Resume

Federal Resume Template

Resumes for government jobs are unique.

No Experience Resume Template

No experience? No problem. Give this resume template a try and highlight your skills instead.

Just out of College Resume Template

A starting point for recent college grads searching for their first job.

Basic Resume Template

A basic starting point suitable for most resumes.

Resume Worksheet

Start here. Planning what you will include in your resume is just as important as typing it out neatly with no mistakes.

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