Résumés and cover letters are some of the best forms of self-marketing. As you plan to go to college, trade school, the military, or the workplace, keeping an updated résumé and knowing how to write an effective cover letter will be of great importance. Your résumé and cover letter will showcase your skills and help you achieve your goals. This topic will teach you how to brag about yourself through these helpful documents.

Essential Questions

• What is the purpose of writing an effective cover letter and résumé?
  
• How are effective cover letters and résumés formatted?