[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"detail-sidebar-cat-1-en-105":3,"doc-seo-255554-105":53,"doc-detail-255554-en":127},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":6},0,"success",[7,14,19,24,29,34,39,44,49],{"id":8,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":11,"show_sort_weight":12,"slug":13},11,1,"Template","Presentations",90,"presentations",{"id":15,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":16,"show_sort_weight":17,"slug":18},12,"Resumes",80,"resumes",{"id":20,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":21,"show_sort_weight":22,"slug":23},14,"Invoices",70,"invoices",{"id":25,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":26,"show_sort_weight":27,"slug":28},15,"Posters",60,"posters",{"id":30,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":31,"show_sort_weight":32,"slug":33},16,"Social Media",50,"social-media",{"id":35,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":36,"show_sort_weight":37,"slug":38},17,"Forms",40,"forms",{"id":40,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":41,"show_sort_weight":42,"slug":43},18,"Letters",30,"letters",{"id":45,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":46,"show_sort_weight":47,"slug":48},21,"Paper Templates",5,"papers-templates",{"id":50,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":51,"show_sort_weight":4,"slug":52},158,"General","general-158",{"code":4,"msg":54,"data":55},"ok",{"site_id":56,"language":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"keywords":60,"description":61,"schema_data":62,"social_meta":120,"head_meta":122,"extra_data":124,"updated_unix":126},105,"en","developing-professional-documents-resume-cover-letter-and-references-list","Developing Professional Documents - Resume, Cover Letter, and References List","","Guidebook for building a professional job application document set, starting with drafting a resume and using it as the basis for a tailored cover letter. Provides appointment and review guidance, recommended updates over the academic term, and a full cover-letter framework covering audience awareness, alignment with the position, and specific content requirements. Includes detailed formatting instructions (margins, font choice and size, page cleanliness) plus practical writing tips, closing conventions, and file-submission guidance, alongside examples and sample layouts.",{"@graph":63,"@context":119},[64,80,102],{"@type":65,"itemListElement":66},"BreadcrumbList",[67,71,74,77],{"item":68,"name":69,"@type":70,"position":9},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",{"item":72,"name":10,"@type":70,"position":73},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/",2,{"item":75,"name":16,"@type":70,"position":76},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/resumes/",3,{"item":78,"name":59,"@type":70,"position":79},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/developing-professional-documents-resume-cover-letter-and-references-list/255554/",4,{"url":78,"name":59,"@type":81,"image":82,"author":87,"headline":59,"publisher":90,"fileFormat":93,"inLanguage":57,"description":61,"dateModified":94,"datePublished":95,"encodingFormat":93,"isAccessibleForFree":96,"interactionStatistic":97},"DigitalDocument",{"url":83,"@type":84,"width":85,"height":86},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/developing-professional-documents-resume-cover-letter-and-references-list/255554.png","ImageObject",442,249,{"name":88,"@type":89},"Theodore","Person",{"url":68,"name":91,"@type":92},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-10-11","2026-09-13",true,{"@type":98,"interactionType":99,"userInteractionCount":101},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":100},"ViewAction",10,{"@type":103,"mainEntity":104},"FAQPage",[105,111,115],{"name":106,"@type":107,"acceptedAnswer":108},"How should a cover letter relate to the resume?","Question",{"text":109,"@type":110},"A cover letter should complement, not duplicate, the resume. Together they communicate qualifications and experience aligned with the position and highlight relevant job skills.","Answer",{"name":112,"@type":107,"acceptedAnswer":113},"What formatting settings are recommended for the cover letter?",{"text":114,"@type":110},"Set margins to 1 inch on all sides, use the same clear font as the resume, and choose a font size between 11pt and 12pt based on content volume.",{"name":116,"@type":107,"acceptedAnswer":117},"What key content should be included in the body of the cover letter?",{"text":118,"@type":110},"Include three to four short paragraphs with simple sentences. Provide specific examples showing how you gained the skills the employer wants, and place the most relevant examples first.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":78,"og:type":121,"og:title":59,"og:site_name":91,"og:description":61},"article",{"robots":123,"canonical":78},"index,follow",{"doc_id":125,"site_id":56},255554,1790090279,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":128},{"doc_id":125,"user_id":129,"nickname":88,"user_avatar":130,"doc_module":9,"category_id":15,"category_name":16,"doc_title":59,"doc_description":61,"doc_content":131,"file_id":132,"file_url":133,"file_type":134,"file_size":135,"view_count":101,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":9,"is_downloadable":9,"audit_status":9,"page_count":136,"language":137,"language_code":57,"site_id":56,"html_lang":57,"table_of_contents":138,"faqs":139,"seo_title":140,"seo_description":61,"update_tm":141,"read_time":142},7971461740886,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_3d24733baf745e90a7e4bdd5f77d97b2","DEVELOPING  \nPROFESSIONAL DOCUMENTS  \nRESUME, COVER LETTER, AND REFERENCES LIST  \n\n| \u003Cbr>| \u003Cbr>Start with a draft of your resume. The cover letter will follow once you’ve identified an opportunity for which to apply. |\n| --- | --- |\n| | When your draft is ready, call Career Education at 814-332-2381 to schedule an hour-long appointment with a Career Counselor for review. |\n| \u003Cbr>| Continue to update your resume at least once per year during your time at Allegheny College. Visit Career Education each semester to learn about career resources, job and internship search strategies, and interviewing skills.\u003Cbr>|\n\nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nThe Cover Letter: An Introduction to Your Resume 3  \nExample Cover Letter Layout 4  \nThe Resume: An Introduction to You 5  \nReference Page: Support Your Candidacy 6  \nAdditional Resources  \nAction Words 7  \nConstructing an Achievement Statement (Bullet Point) 9  \nSample Job Description  11  \nSample Cover Letter  12  \nExample Resume Layout  13  \nSample Resume 1 14  \nSample Resume 2 15  \nSample Resume 3 16  \nSample Resume 4 17  \nSample Resume 5 18  \nSample Resume 6 19  \nSample Resume 7 21  \n THE COVER LETTER: AN INTRODUCTION TO YOUR RESUME   \nYour cover letter will be the first document that a potential employer will see. It sets the stage for the reader to review your resume. It should complement, not duplicate your resume. It works in combination with your resume to give the employer an indication of your qualifications and experience in relation to the position, as well as to demonstrate job skills (written communication skills, etc.) .  \nCover letters should be tailored to each specific position and organization for which you apply. You should conduct enough research to know the interests, needs, values, and goals of each company, and your letters should reflect that knowledge.  \nDocument Format:  \n􀁸 Open a new word document and set your margins to 1 inch around the page.  \n􀁸 Select the same font that you used on your resume. Ensure it is clear and easy to read (Calibri, Arial, Verdana, Times New Roman) .  \n􀁸 Set your font between 11pt and 12pt. The size will depend on the amount of content you have in your letter, but make sure that your font size is easy to read.  \n􀁸 Your letter should look clean, crisp, uncluttered and professional.  \nContent:  \n􀁸 Your cover letter should fit on one page; keep your paragraphs short and your sentences simple. Include three to four paragraphs, each approximately three to five lines in length.  \n􀁸 Your opening paragraph should clearly state that you’re applying for X position with X company and communicate your qualifications and interest in the position/company.  \n􀁸 The body paragraph(s) should include specific examples of how you gained the skills the employer wants. Put your most relevant examples first.  \n􀁸 Make sure your letters are oriented toward employers’ needs. Tell them about the benefits you will provide them. Focus on what you can do for employers, not what you want from them.  \n􀁸 Close the letter by thanking the employer, reiterating your interest and/or skills, and providing your preferred contact information including e-mail, phone number, and (if applicable) the times of day  \nyou prefer to be contacted.  \nImportant tips for success:  \n􀁸 Be assertive about your qualifications but use a professional tone.  \n􀁸 Include a cover letter unless an employer explicitly states not to. If an employer states that a cover letter is ‘optional’, make it mandatory.  \n􀁸 If you don’t know the name of the contact person for the position, call the HR  \ndepartment/employer and ask directly,“To whom should I address my cover letter?” Personalizing the letter is a plus!  \n􀁸 Write out words including contractions and avoid personal pronouns or abbreviations.  \n􀁸 Don’t forget to sign your cover letter to demonstrate its validity.  \n􀁸 Proofread multiple times. Poor grammar and spelling is one of the first reasons for an employer to eliminate your cover letter.  \n􀁸 If submittin","cbCaimdkHxDB46yw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimdkHxDB46yw","pdf",1348101,22,"English","# The Cover Letter: An Introduction to Your Resume\n## Example Cover Letter Layout\n# The Resume: An Introduction to You\n## Reference Page: Support Your Candidacy\n# Additional Resources\n## Action Words\n## Constructing an Achievement Statement (Bullet Point)\n## Sample Job Description\n## Sample Cover Letter\n## Example Resume Layout\n## Sample Resume 1\n## Sample Resume 2\n## Sample Resume 3\n## Sample Resume 4\n## Sample Resume 5\n## Sample Resume 6\n## Sample Resume 7","[{\"question\":\"How should a cover letter relate to the resume?\",\"answer\":\"A cover letter should complement, not duplicate, the resume. Together they communicate qualifications and experience aligned with the position and highlight relevant job skills.\"},{\"question\":\"What formatting settings are recommended for the cover letter?\",\"answer\":\"Set margins to 1 inch on all sides, use the same clear font as the resume, and choose a font size between 11pt and 12pt based on content volume.\"},{\"question\":\"What key content should be included in the body of the cover letter?\",\"answer\":\"Include three to four short paragraphs with simple sentences. Provide specific examples showing how you gained the skills the employer wants, and place the most relevant examples first.\"}]","Developing Professional Documents - Resume, Cover Letter, and References List | PDF",1789290618,8]