A good resume lists skills and qualifications. This is the area where you emphasize background that is related to the job you want. Volunteer work, special achievements or awards should also be listed if relevant. Cover Letters A cover letter is optional. However, this is your chance to summarize your qualifications and show their relevance to the job.
Many positions require writing skills, analytical ability, or the ability to draft correspondence.
A cover letter gives you the opportunity to showcase these skills. References Be prepared to provide the names and phone numbers of approximately three references. These should be individuals who can verify your employment, job responsibilities and qualifications. It is only courteous, and may save you some surprises, to call your references to ask their permission before giving out their names. How to be Interviewed .