Make sure your job application and resume form a good first impression for potential employers. A resume highlights your experience, education and training, and skills. A cover letter may not be required, but it serves as an introduction that may help you stand out. The cover letter is the place to show your enthusiasm and fit for a specific job. It also demonstrates your ability to communicate in text. If your paperwork (or online work) represents you well, you're more like to land an interview.
Information on these important topics can be found using all the other sections of this Library Guide as well, but this section is designed to highlight some specialized resources.