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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 Tips

The DOs and DON'Ts of writing a resume.

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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